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May 6 - Marvelous Me at Burdett

Burdett School held a "Marvelous Me" Day on Thursday, April 1 for all of the school's Grade 4 to Grade 9 students. Students selected from a number of sessions in which they could participate, all of them geared towards self improvement. There were 1... (read more)

Apr 14 - Maximum of 0.8 Kindergarten for 2010-2011 approved

The Board of Trustees of Prairie Rose School Division decided at their meeting on Tuesday, April 13 to offer a maximum of 760 hours for the system’s Kindergarten program for the 2010-2011 school year, which translates into four days per week (0.8 full-... (read more)

Apr 9 - Burdett celebrates Marvelous Me

Mar 12 - Burdett, New Brigden part of a milk moo-vement

For 20 years now, Burdett and New Brigden students have been in the moo-d for milk. Burdett School and New Brigden School were both recognized by Alberta Milk recently for their 20 year participation in Club Moo, an initiative promoting milk programs in... (read more)

Jan 25 - Burdett featured in Globe and Mail

Canada’s largest national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, featured the Burdett community’s torch relay stop in their January 18 edition. The story is available here for a limited time: http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/GAM.20100118.TORCH18... (read more)

Nov 24 - Burdett Eagles Win Boys' 2J Zone Banner

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Burdett Eagles Volleyball Team (composed of both boys and girls) culminated a stellar season by winning the 2J Zone boys’ banner in their home gym at Burdett School. After advancing through the round robin play with... (read more)

Nov 24 - Busy First Term at Burdett School

Enthusiastic students and staff at Burdett School have had a busy and rewarding first term. We have worked hard in the classroom, the community, and on the courts. In September, we hosted a beef on a bun supper for our parents, students, and community m... (read more)

Nov 6 - H1N1 vaccination clinics resume for targeted individuals

H1N1 vaccination clinics resume for targeted individuals Alberta Health Services announces new strategy for H1N1 vaccinations For immunization clinics and times, click here: http://www4.albertahealthservices.ca/Immunization/ Due to the unexpected n... (read more)

Nov 3 - H1N1 vaccination clinics suspended

Statement from Alberta public health officials H1N1 clinics suspended due to vaccine supply issues After consulting top senior public health officials from across Alberta, and with a reduced supply of H1N1 vaccines expected to arrive in the province sta... (read more)

Oct 29 - When and where can I get my H1N1 vaccination?

Details on times and locations for H1N1 vaccination clinics are available by clicking: http://www4.albertahealthservices.ca/Immunization/ Simply click the "H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza" box, select the city or town closest to you from the drop-down me... (read more)

Oct 21 - Promote safety, win cash

DUNMORE, AB – It really does pay off to promote school bus safety. Prairie Rose School Division No. 8 students are encouraged to enter the School Bus Safety Multimedia Contest, a province-wide initiative to promote caution and care when it comes to sc... (read more)

Oct 19 - Burdett Screaming Eagles Win Tier Two Banner at Notre Dame

The Burdett Co-ed "A" volleyball team traveled to Medicine Hat this weekend for their second tournament of the year. The team won the tier two boys championship by defeating Wymark in the final. The team now holds a gold and a silver medal in their first t... (read more)

Oct 19 - Bus Safety Week

This week the focus at Burdett School is on bus safety. All students and teachers will be participating in bus evacuations in preparation for future field trips. (read more)