2024 Summer Learning

Course listings now available
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We Need Room to Grow

Learn about our school capacity crisis
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Good Things Are Happening

The 2022-23 school year in review
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DEIA Parent Toolkit

Resources to support diversity, equity, inclusion & anti-racism work
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Facility Rentals

Sharing our spaces with the community, after hours
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Where students love to learn

At New Westminster Schools, we serve a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, learning styles and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community guided by our vision of being a place where students love to learn.

News & Events

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March 18, 2024

Good Things are Happening District Newsletter – March Edition

Good Things are Happening at New Westminster Schools!

This new newsletter highlights exciting developments and achievements taking place at our schools and within our district throughout the year. We know our staff and students work hard to leave a positive mark on our community and we are pleased - and more than a little excited - to share their success stories with you. more

February 27, 2024

Join us for the annual WALK30 challenge!

WALK30 is a friendly competition designed to encourage and inspire everyone to establish a daily walking routine, promoting overall health and wellness. The objective is for participants to walk for 30 minutes daily over 30 days, tracking their progress in April. Registration opens March 1st! more

January 31, 2024

Statement on Administrative Procedure 520 and school-raised funds

The District understands discussions about the review of Administrative Procedure 520 and the transfer of funds from the New Westminster Secondary School musical theatre department have generated a lot of interest and concerns amongst parents and groups in our district. After acknowledging the input we've received and upon closer reflection, the District will restore the NWSS musical theatre department's funds in full ($18,400) instead of the previously stated sum of $14,400. more

January 23, 2024

Board of Education Announces Interim Superintendent

New Westminster Schools is delighted to announce retired superintendent of schools Sylvia Russell will join its team as interim superintendent on April 1, 2024. She will take over on that date from Karim Hachlaf, the district’s current CEO, when he joins Burnaby Schools as their new superintendent. more

January 19, 2024

Schools open – January 19, 2024

Please be advised district schools are open today. Please exercise caution when travelling to and from school as roads and sidewalks remain slippery. more

Features & Resources

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September 11, 2023

Good Things are Happening: 2022-23 in review

From learning highlights to capital development work, here's a look at the highlights of the 2022-23 school year ... building strong foundations and forecasting to the year ahead. more

August 23, 2023

New Ministry K-12 Reporting Policy

What you need to know to understand the goals and standards in your child's report cards more

May 31, 2023

Centred in unlearning and learning: Indigenous focused Pro-D

Staff from every level and every part of our district came together recently to learn and continue our journey towards reconciliation more

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