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FluxTime is a great place for kids to start creating their own animation.

Google Kids is a good search engine instead of Google.

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

KerPoof is a place where students can draw, make movies and animate.

Tux Paint is free open source software that allows students to explore their artistic side.

WildFilm allows students to create their own wildlife documentary on National Geographic.

Big Universe is a place where students can read great books online and even create their own book and illustrations.

ElectroCity allows students to create and manage their own city. They need to focus on growth and enviromental concerns.

Wonderville is a 3D world created by the University of Alberta to help students learn science.

The National Gallery of Art has amazing tools for K-8 students to practice their Art skills.

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

Woodlands Junior School is a website that has links to all kinds of interactive websites for Math, Science, Language and more.

"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 new principal of Burkevale Protestant Separate School as we begin the 2008 – 2009 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

The Dancing Principal http://www.schooltube.com/user/burkevale

“Medic! I need oxygen”! I’ve just finished dancing live for the whole school to a three minute medley of songs chosen by each of the 9 classes. The occasion was an assembly this morning announcing how well our school did in its ‘MS Read-A-Thon’. The last time this fundraiser was held the school raised $400. Myself and two staff members (who have MS) thought we could raise more money this time if we ‘pumped it up a bit’. So we got a number of area businesses to donate fabulous prizes for students who raised the most in each class, and who read for the most minutes. We gave the students 4 weeks to read and collect pledges. To really inspire them, two female staff promised to dye their hair if we raised over $1000, and a male teacher who is bald, offered to wear a different wig for a week if over $2000 was raised. As the principal, I had to set an example as well…take a pie in the face or wear a dress for a day? Naw…too easy. Instead, if the school raised over $3000 I promised to let each class pick a favourite song. I would take 15 seconds from each song, loop them together and dance live. I figured raising $3000+ was a long shot—WRONG!! They raised over $3300 and I couldn’t be happier…but my muscles will be aching for a few days. The dance? Well, the video speaks for itself. Enjoy!

Welcome to those students and their families who are visiting Burkevale today for our special Technology/Literacy Night. Much has changed in the 25 years I’ve been involved in education, and parents will discover that much has changed since they or their older children went to school. The biggest change has been in technology and the unique tools it provides to more effectively deliver the curriculum. The classroom learning environment is now more interactive and exciting for students, thanks to the use of some of the technology you will see demonstrated tonight, such as the digital whiteboards. What hasn’t changed is the importance of strong literacy skills as the foundation for students to succeed in life. Tonight’s special literacy presentation, ‘Arnie’s Story’, which follows the tech demonstrations, will clearly show the impact poor literacy skills can have on one’s life. Thank you to all the staff presenters and the Burkevale parent community for helping make tonight a success.

Tim Mallon, Principal

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