JOHN BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
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John Burke High School Clothing Order 2025-2026
Use the following link to order JBHS Fall 2025 clothing. Lots of options including our usual JBH crest or the new JBH Buccaneer mascot emblem. Makes a great gift for present students or alumni! Order closes on October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM. Don't be disappointed and get your orders in early!!
www.unigear2u.com/shop/jbhsfall2025
Scholarship Opportunities
Moving Lives Forward Scholarships
The Health Care Foundation, through funding provided by NAPE, provides a series of scholarships to benefit mental health and addictions clients who use the services of a Mental Health and Addictions Program. The scholarships are valued up to $1500 each and recognize the therapeutic value of education and seek to assist adults (17 years and up) who wish to take a course offered by a post-secondary institution or personal development course. Individuals interested in applying can go to the Health Care Foundation website at healthcarefoundation.ca and obtain a form. Application deadlines are April 1, August 1 and November 1 each year.
Boot Shrine Club Scholarships
The Boot Shrine Club is now accepting Level I ($200), Level II ($300), and Level III ($500) applications for the 2024-2025 school year. These scholarships are open to ALL Level I, II and III students attending school on the Burin Peninsula. The deadline for applying is October 31st and applications can be obtained by calling Harold Matthews at 709-277-5181 or Gary Higgins at 709-277-3346.
Retired Teacher's Association of NL and Labrador Burin Region Scholarship
Scholarship sponsored by the Retired Teacher's Association of NL and Labrador Burin Region for 2024-2025 graduates. Deadline for application is October 31, 2025 and can be submitted to the person/address indicated on the form below
Scholarship sponsored by the Retired Teacher's Association of NL and Labrador Burin Region for 2024-2025 graduates. Deadline for application is October 31, 2025 and can be submitted to the person/address indicated on the form below
Announcements
Announcements
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th (Tuesday), 2025 is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. John Burke High School will be closed in observance of this day. When students return on Wednesday, October 1 it will be Day 7 on the schedule.
School Photos
School photos will be taken on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Parking and Student Pick Up/Drop Off
Parking and Student Pick Up/Drop Off
A reminder to parents/guardians that there is no parking in front of the school near the road when picking up or dropping off students. There is signage indicating no parking between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm in this area. Parents/Guardians are please asked to adhere to this as it is a matter of safety for our students. Parents/Guardians can pick up or drop off their students in the main parking lot of the school. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
eNLightened Curriculum Portal
eNLightened Curriculum Portal
The Department of Education has developed an online curriculum portal, the public can access information concerning Gr. 7-12 curriculum through the following site: http://www.enlightened.gov.nl.ca/
NLSchools Personal Electron Device Policy
NLSchools Personal Electron Device Policy
NLSchools has developed a Personal Electronic Device Policy that will come into effect when school resumes in the New Year.
Students, parents / guardians are encouraged to review the policy which can be found here.
The district has developed a Frequently Asked Questions document that can be viewed.
This policy will apply to cell phones, smart watches, music playing devices, ear buds/head phones, etc.
An exception application is available for students/parents/guardians. These requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Reporting Student Absences
Reporting Student Absences
The Safe Arrival reporting system will let you report an absence in advance by using either a mobile app or website.
The following instructions will guide you on how to report absences.
Alternatively, you can report an absence by calling the school (832-2990) or emailing (johnburkehigh@nlschools.ca)
Automatic phone calls will go out each day at 11 am and 6 pm, this is sent using the SchoolMessenger system. If you would like to receive text messages from this system please view the following document for instructions. A student’s attendance can also be checked by a parent/guardian from their PowerSchool account. If you do not have your account information please contact the school and we will provide it to you.
When a student needs to leave during the day, parents/guardians should call the school to grant permission for them to leave.
School Announcements
School Announcements
Daily school announcements that are made over the PA system can now be viewed on the following link.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Meet the Teacher night is this Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 pm in the Wellness Room. Come along to meet the 2025-2026 staff.
Access High School Transcripts
Access High School Transcripts
In July the Department of Education will release transcripts for students in Grades 10-12. Students will access their High School Transcript electronically through the student portal in PowerSchool. Students will have access to print or save their transcript to a PDF format. For Grade 12 students, this access will be available for one year following their last full year in school.
Additional details can be found in the following memo
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