New Elementary School Announced

We're getting a new elementary school!

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Discover New Westminster Schools

Explore our Programs of Choice, course planning, and more!

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New Strategic Plan Unveiled

Read what New Westminster Schools has in store for our community over the next five years!

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Our District's Capacity Crisis

Did you know New Westminster Schools in the midst of a capacity crisis? Learn what we're doing to make more room at our schools.

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News & Announcements View All

November 13, 2025

New elementary school planned for SD40 community

New Westminster, B.C. – New Westminster families can expect a much-needed new elementary…

November 12, 2025

Discover New Westminster Schools coming in December

UPDATE: International Education will no longer hold a session at the event and will instead have a booth in the…

September 19, 2025

Queen Elizabeth Elementary expansion reaches new milestone

Queensborough’s skyline is starting to change, thanks to the Queen Elizabeth Elementary (QEE) expansion project.…

September 9, 2025

New Westminster Schools welcomes new district principal of Indigenous education and equity

New Westminster, B.C. – New Westminster Schools (SD40) is pleased to announce that Sanjeet (Sanj) Johal will…

September 8, 2025

NWSS music students represent New West in Japanese sister city concert

New Westminster, B.C. – Music students from New Westminster Secondary School and Osaka International Junior…

August 27, 2025

Tips for a healthy back to school season

The following message is posted as-is on behalf of the Fraser Health Authority.

As children head back to…

Upcoming Events View All

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Nov. 25, 2025 - School Board Meeting

The November 25, 2025, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom).

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025 - School Board Meeting

The December 16, 2025, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom). End times are tentative.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Jan. 27, 2026 - School Board Meeting

The January 27, 2026, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom). End times are tentative.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026 - School Board Meeting

The February 24, 2026, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom). End times are tentative.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 - School Board Meeting

The March 10, 2026, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom). End times are tentative.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026 - School Board Meeting

The April 28, 2026, board meeting will be held at the New Westminster School Board office as an in-person and virtual event (through Zoom). End times are tentative.