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Burkevale Protestant Separate School

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Burkevale Protestant Separate School is Ontario’s last remaining Protestant separate school and is the only school in the Penetanguishene Protestant Separate School Board. It is located in Penetanguishene on the corner of Peel and Burke Streets. The original two story, red brick building was built in the year 1882 for a cost of $3500. A two story addition was added in 1909-1910. The building was torn down in June 1965 to make way for the current Burkevale Protestant Separate School.

The current school has a population of 348 students in classes from kindergarten to grade 8 and a staff of 44 (2022). The school’s mascot is a bulldog and its motto is “Striving for Excellence”. The school is well-known for its state of the art education, technology, full music program, and great athletic teams. The current principal is Mrs. Julia McLaren.

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School Rules

Read the Code of Conduct and Student Expectations. 

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Teams & Clubs

We offer a range of sports, clubs and activities at our school. Come be a part of the fun!

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School Council

To improve student achievement and enhance the accountability of the education system.

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Volunteer

Volunteering to help students is one of the most fulfilling ways to be part of your community.

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FRENCH CORE

Core French instruction for grades 1-8

Recent Newsletters

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December 2024 Newsletter

Mark your calendars as booked for December 17th (snow date of the 18th) for the Burkevale Christmas concert. Despite a library still being on the stage, a student population that is beyond the capacity of our gymnasium (let alone when parents and/or grandparents join in the festivities), we are forging ahead, once again with our Christmas concert

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Poppy Red

November 2024 Newsletter

Sports and extracurricular activities are continuing in the upcoming school year. Cross country running will be the first sporting event to begin. Information for interested students will come out by the end of week one.

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Girl Pushing Pumpkin

October 2024 Newsletter

Sports and extracurricular activities are continuing in the upcoming school year. Cross country running will be the first sporting event to begin. Information for interested students will come out by the end of week one.

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Philosophy

At Burkevale Protestant Separate School, we believe that students are entitled to a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment, where respect for self, others and the environment is as important as academic learning. An important goal of the school is to help students develop self-discipline and social skills so that they can become productive, mature and responsible members of society.

News & Events

Kindergarten @ Burkevale

We are excited to invite you and your child to attend a Kindergarten evening at Burkevale School to support their successful transition. The evening will be filled with activities and information for everyone.

When: May 14th, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM -7:00 PM

Where: Burkevale School

RSVP: 705-549-7456 or smcivor@pssbp.ca by April 30th, 2024

School staff and community partners will be present for the evening. All students will receive a student designed Burkevale bag containing a book, and fun learning materials. They will also get the opportunity to ride on our school bus!

New Website Has Launched!

Welcome to our new website! All of the resources you need for both the Board and Burkevale can be found here. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Sean Turner at 705-549-6422

 

Our Mission

The Protestant Separate School Board of the Town of Penetanguishene, in partnership with home support, is committed to encouraging all students to achieve their full potential spiritually, academically, physically and socially in preparation toward becoming a contributing member of society.

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Board Meeting

All Day
Location: Board Office - 2 Poyntz Street, Penetanguishene

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Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Good Friday

All Day
Location: Burkevale Protestant Separate School - 39 Burke Street, Penetanguishene

Good Friday - School / Board Office CLOSED
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Easter Monday

All Day
Location: Burkevale Protestant Separate School - 39 Burke Street, Penetanguishene

Easter Monday - School / Board Office CLOSED

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Policy Committee Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Board Office - 2 Poyntz Street, Penetanguishene
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PA Day

All Day
Location: Burkevale Protestant Separate School - 39 Burke Street, Penetanguishene
May 3, 2025