THURSDAY, January 29:
Due to the weather, we have a 2-hour DELAYED OPENING this morning. Doors will open for students at 10:30 and classes begin with period 3 at 11:05.
The Math 9 exam will be moved to period 5 today.
Social Studies 3201 will be moved to period 3 today.
Today's exams:
Period 3 (11:05) : Math 1201, Social Studies 3201
Period 4 (12:50): Science 2200
Period 5 (1:50): Science 8, Math 9, Physics 2204
Meet the Teacher Night and Parking Lot Party!!! Thursday, September 25, 2025
Meet the Teacher - school gymnasium 6:30
Parking Lot Party - in front of the school 7:00-9:00
Free hotdogs, drinks and glow sticks!
We can't wait to see all our families and past students!!
WELCOME BACK TO THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Schools starts for students on Wednesday, September 3. Doors open at 8:30 and the first bell is at 8:45
We're excited to see everyone back and to welcome all our new students.
Please check out Leo Burke Academy's Facebook page for up to date announcements.
If you have any questions, please call the school or email tracytucker@nlschools.ca
2025-2026 HOMEROOMS
Homerooms are as follows:
Grade 7 - Room 201 - Ms. Andrews
Grade 8 - Room 202 - Ms. Baker
Grade 9 - Room 212 - Mr. Wootton
Grade 10 - Room 214 - Mr. Walsh
Grade 11 - Room 220 - Ms. Stoodley
Grade 12 - Room 224 - Ms. McDonald
2025-2026 International Host Families
Every year our school welcomes students from different countries, through two fantastic organizations, Newfoundland International Studies and Newfoundland International Student Education Program . If you are interested in becoming a host family for a student this year, please email our school principal, Tracy Tucker tracytucker@nlschools.ca and she will put you in touch with a local coordinator. This is a wonderful experience for the whole family.
Powerschool Parent Portal and Rycor
All permission forms and fees will be collected through Rycor this year, which can be accessed through the Powerschool Parent Portal . This feature will not work through phone apps, so a computer/Chromebook should be used.
On June 5, 2023, Leo Burke Academy was presented with the Inclusive Education Award for 2023 by Inclusion Canada NL.
The official press release can be found on the Inclusion Canada NL website by clicking here
DOORWAYS IS HERE TO STAY AT LBA!
We are excited to announce that Central Health is providing support directly to our students by bringing the Doorways Counselling Service to our school on a regular basis. We look forward to a continual partnership.
Please see the attached letter and consent form for more information, or call the school office.
LBA MISSION STATEMENT
The School Community of Leo Burke Academy is committed to the provision of quality education experiences which allow for the development of each individual’s maximum potential in an atmosphere of mutual respect and co-operation.
