March 27, 2020
The first phase of our remote learning plan
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ਇਸ ਪੱਤਰ ਦੇ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਇਸ ਲਿੰਕ… more
March 26, 2020
Remote learning starters: laying ground for the plan ahead
At New West Schools we’re working hard to support our students and their families through the unprecedented time of the COVID-19 outbreak. And we’re quickly building the strategies needed to deliver on the “continuity of… more
March 23, 2020
Playground closures effective immediately
Effective immediately: New Westminster Schools has temporarily closed all playgrounds and play sites (fields, hockey boxes, basketball courts) at our schools.
This is part of our collective efforts to be partners… more
March 20, 2020
Update on suspension of in-class instruction
Dear Students and Parents,
Before we head into the last week of Spring Break, I wanted to connect with you and give you a bit of an update on where we’re at and what to expect.
As you can imagine, after the announcement this week… more
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus): Updates, facts and actions
As you’ve heard, the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a health concern that is both evolving and being closely monitored by many organizations across the world. In fact, on March 11th, the WHO officially declared the COVID-19… more
March 17, 2020
Announcement: Indefinite suspension of all in-class instruction for BC’s K-12 learners
Today the provincial government announced that it would be indefinitely suspending all in-class instruction for BC’s K-12 learners. This temporary measure – in response to the COVID-19 outbreak – is being put in place to help keep our… more
March 11, 2020
Good news: addition to Queen Elizabeth Elementary supported by Province
March 11, 2020 – We’re excited to share the news that the Province of British Columbia has given formal support to our top capital expansion project in New Westminster: an addition to Queen Elizabeth Elementary School! This much needed… more
March 5, 2020
Report cards are coming. So is a new (to some) portal.
If you’re a parent at École Glenbrook Middle School, Queensborugh Middle School or NWSS, you likely know how easy the MyEdBC Family Portal makes accessing your kids’ report cards. But if you’re at one of our other schools, this… more
March 5, 2020
Students drive the agenda at Student Symposium 2020
The topics ranged from mental health to vaping. The participants ranged from slightly nervous middle schoolers to outspoken teen mentors in their last few months of high school. And the adults – the teachers, school trustees and the… more