Burkevale

Home of the bulldogs

Burkevale Protestant Separate School

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.

STUDENTS

YEARS OF
EDUCATION

STAFF

EXTRACURRICULARS · MUSIC · LIBRARY · CORE FRENCH

MAKERSPACE · GUEST SPEAKERS · CLASS TRIPS

School Rules

Read the Code of Conduct and Student Expectations.

Teams & Clubs

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

School Council

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

Volunteer

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

FRENCH CORE

Core French instruction for grades 1-8

Recent Newsletters

June 2026 Newsletter

The 2025–2026 school year was filled with many proud moments. Throughout the year, students demonstrated tremendous growth in their reading, writing, and mathematics skills, while also developing stronger problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and emotional regulation. Each June, staff members are amazed by how far students have progressed since September.

May 2026 Newsletter

Strong social connections are one of the most powerful influences on our mood! Be sure to make intentional efforts to connect with friends, family or community!

April 2026 Newsletter

Spring is a time of renewal, and just as the trees begin to bud, our students are also flourishing. In the classroom and beyond, growth often comes from taking risks and embracing new possibilities.
Let this season inspire you to step outside your comfort zone. Whether you are a student or a parent, we encourage you to try something new that excites and inspires you!

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

2026-2027 Student Registration is OPEN!

The Board has now opened Student Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year at Burkevale Protestant Separate School. Please click here to either register online or to download and manually complete the process.

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, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM -7:00 PM

Where: Burkevale School

RSVP: 705-549-7456 or smcivor@pssbp.ca by April 30th, 2026

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