Burkevale Protestant Separate School

BookFlix and BookFlix Home are great sites to read, listen and work with great books from scholastic for student in K-3.

BitStrips is where our students use comics to improve their literacy skills.

Spelling City is a fun place for students to practice their weekly spelling words.

BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. are where our students watch videos and do activities on various subjects.

Soundzabound is a place where students can download music safely for their projects.

Creative Commons is where our students download images for their projects.

"Striving for Excellence"

School Crest Building Pic

Welcome to the Burkevale Elementary School website. This site will provide all the information you will need to get to know the “home of the bulldogs” better. The interactive nature of this site allows Burkevale families the opportunity to more effectively participate in the education of their children. The website is updated regularly to keep the Burkevale community informed of current and upcoming events.

Burkevale Protestant Separate School is a unique and dynamic learning environment, with a historic involvement in the Town of Penetanguishene, on the shore of Georgian Bay, in Ontario Canada, that dates back to the 19^th century. Its continued relevance is due to a successful partnership between a variety of stakeholders who work together in the best interest of the children. The Burkevale staff is hard-working, caring and creative. The parents and guardians are actively involved as volunteers within the school, and on the School Council, which organizes a variety of events and fundraisers which enhance the school climate and provide funds for different educational activities and outings. The School Board provides significant support to the staff and students at Burkevale, and individuals and organizations within the local community help enrich our school environment.

I am honoured to be the principal of Burkevale Protestant Separate School as we begin the 2009 – 2010 school year. The staff and I encourage you to visit our school to offer volunteer services and to attend planned activities and events. We look forward to your involvement in the learning process. Together, we can make a difference!

Sincerely,

Tim Mallon, Principal

As spring approaches, our students’ minds turn to….Math! Really! Yes, on March 2 & 3^rd the 48 hour competition known as World Math Day begins. Using the www.Mathletics.ca website, for which each student has a username and password, students from around the world compete against each other to answer as many math problems as possible. The students play the game online and compete head to head in a timed fashion with similar aged children from around the world. It improves the child’s global awareness as well as their math skills. Most of all, it’s a fun way to learn. Good luck to our Burkevale Mathletes!

Check out the World Math Day video here http://tiny.cc/DOXae

As we near the end of January, it is anything but hot outside. When the temperature dips below -15, or worse as it did today, I’ll usually keep the children indoors on recess. However, occasionally I’ll let them out for a short time just to burn off some energy. Whether the weather is sunny or cloudy, cold or hot, dry or wet, when I announce whether the recess will be indoors or not, a cheer erupts throughout the school, no matter what the decision. In February, the big weather news will be the Winter Olympics, held in Vancouver. Burkevale will celebrate the winter weather and sportsmanship as well, by holding our own Burkevale Olympics. Outdoor s, our Opening Ceremonies and Torch Run will occur on February 12^th, with our Olympic Games occurring on the 18^th. It should be a lot of fun and something the whole school is looking forward to.

Olympic Information and Fun for Students - http://www.olympicschool.ca

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