JOHN BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
Announcements
Voyage Program 2023 (Grade 9 Students)
The Department of Education is pleased to advise that it is accepting applications for bursaries for the summer 2023 program for the Voyage Program 2023 (formerly called the Summer Program in French for Grade 9 Students).
This program is organized by Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec. The Department of Education is pleased to continue its collaboration with Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy and provide this opportunity to students of this province.
This three-week program offers French classes (beginner level to advanced levels) in a French-speaking environment, cultural activities, and excursions. Classes are a maximum of 18 students.
Students can choose from one of two sessions:
• Session 1: Sunday, June 25 (Arrival) – Saturday, July 15 (Departure)
• Session 2: Thursday, July 20 (Arrival) – Wednesday, August 9 (Departure)
A one-page informative PDF (provided by Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy with information on the Voyage Program 2023) -
Please note that, exceptionally for Summer 2023, subsidies to assist with travel costs will be available to bursary recipients. More information will be provided as it is available. The deadline for receipt of applications for the Voyage Program is February 17, 2023. All applications must be emailed to voyage@gov.nl.ca as an attachment in PDF format only.
Please be advised that Grade 9 students are also eligible for the Explore Program. Registration for Explore is open until February 7, 2023. Please note that students can apply for both Voyage and Explore but can only complete one of these programs.
Adventure Program
The Department of Education is pleased to advise that it is accepting applications for bursaries for the summer 2023 program for the Adventure Program 2023 (formerly called the Summer Program in French for Level I Students).
The Department of Education is pleased to continue its longstanding collaboration with Collège
Saint-Charles-Garnier for Summer 2023. We have also added an additional institution for Summer 2023. The Department is pleased to collaborate with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec this summer.
Students can choose from one of two institutions:
• Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier: Sunday, July 2, 2023 (Arrival) – Saturday, July 29, 2023
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières : Sunday, July 2, 2023 (Arrival) – Saturday, July29, 2023 (Departure)
Both programs are four weeks in duration and offer French classes (beginner level to advanced levels) in a French-speaking environment, cultural activities, and excursions. The dates for both programs are the same and the offering of both institutions are very similar. Therefore, we encourage students to select both locations as their preference.
Application forms, as well as a one-page informative PDF, will be available on the Department of Education website at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/education/k12/french/bursaries/. The application form is attached.
Please note that, exceptionally for Summer 2023, subsidies to assist with travel costs will be available to bursary recipients. More information will be provided as it is available.
The deadline for receipt of applications for the Adventure Program is February 17, 2023. All applications must be emailed to adventure@gov.nl.ca as an attachment in PDF format only.
You will notice that the program has a new name: Adventure Program. The word “adventure” can be defined as an exciting or remarkable experience. The Level I provincial program is merged with other programs. This translates into more opportunities for the participants. More opportunities to meet new people from our province and from other parts of Canada and the world. More opportunities to discover new places and have new experiences. The program name now reflects the exciting or remarkable experience they will have during this program, regardless of which location they attend. An experience that will remain with students long after they have completed the program.
Please be advised that Level I students are also eligible for the Explore Program.
Registration for Explore is open until February 7, 2023. Please note that students can apply for both Adventure and Explore but can only complete one of these programs.
Tutoring for Tuition
Our Tutoring for Tuition program has started. Tutors will be available in the Library during the lunch break everyday to assist students who drop in.
CDLI - Tutoring Program
CDLI is proud to offer academic support to all students of Newfoundland and Labrador throughout the school year in the form of free tutoring services that are available both in-school and online.
The Tutoring for Tuition (TFT) Tutors are post-secondary students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the fields they are tutoring. They work throughout the school year from October to June and their services are available on evenings and weekends through our website www.cdli.ca/tutoring
The following brochure provides more information on the program.
Information for Students and Families on Covid-19 safety precautions.
Update on masking guidance in schools (May 13).
Change to Rapid Test Guidance from Chief Medical Officer and updated memo on the guidance around rapid test
Wondering what to do if you have had a possible exposure to covid? See the following Infographic.
Staff and students should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease using the School Screening Questionnaire.
FAQ from NLESD (Jan 2022) - Return to In-Class Instruction & Rapid Tests.
Memo - Rapid Test Kits (Jan 18, 2022)
Instructions on the use of rapid test kit (April 27, 2022)
Mask Wearing - Students and Families (Updated Sept. 17, 2021)
Families and students are encouraged to review the provinces' "Return to School Plan 2021"
Daily Screening
For all individuals, whether vaccinated or not, precautionary measures such as ensuring an individual does not attend a school when they are feeling unwell, and maintaining good hand hygiene, remain in effect. Students, staff and visitors are asked to continue to use the Daily School Screening Questionnaire for Schools to determine whether they should attend school.
Upcoming Events
School Announcements
Daily school announcements that are made over the PA system can now be viewed on the following link.