November 18, 2024
New Westminster Schools begins work on new strategic plan
Work is starting a new strategic plan for New Westminster Schools. The district has engaged consulting company, Roots & Rivers, to help create an updated learning and engagement roadmap will guide New Westminster Schools over the new few years with collected input from students, staff, and parents/caregivers. more
November 14, 2024
Fraser Health Authority releases statement on avian influenza
On November 12, the Fraser Health Authority released a region-wide statement to school districts about the province’s and Canada’s first case of avian influenza caused by the H5 virus. Testing is still in progress to confirm the positive result. This is a rare occurrence and there have no further cases at this time and no known exposure at any school. more
October 31, 2024
Queensborough Middle School teacher-librarian named Librarian of the Year
Queensborough Middle School’s teacher-librarian Lisa Seddon was named “Librarian of the Year” this month by the BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association (BCTLA) and honoured with a plaque for her outstanding work in the field. more
September 19, 2024
Attend our Kindergarten Information Session on October 21
New Westminster Schools cordially invites parents/guardians of children entering kindergarten in September 2025 to attend our Kindergarten Information Session. To join this in-person, adult-only event, please submit your RSVP no later than Friday, October 11. more
August 6, 2024
New Westminster Schools welcomes new associate superintendent
New Westminster Schools is pleased to announce Geraldine Lawlor will join the district as its new associate superintendent this coming September. Lawlor, a 32-year veteran in education, previously worked as a director of instruction (graduation and innovation) for Coast Mountains School District (SD82) in Terrace, British Columbia. more
June 26, 2024
Year-end letter from the interim superintendent
I am writing to wish you a “happy summer” and to say, “thank you”. I have had the privilege of working for New Westminster Schools since Spring Break when your former superintendent, Karim Hachlaf, left to become Burnaby’s superintendent. more
