News & Events

February 15, 2019

Your thoughts, our inspiration: What we learned from you

We asked for your ideas about how best to support student learning - and you told us! We've gone through all 1,562 thoughts and 85,925 rankings. Have a look at what we found.... more

February 14, 2019

New for 2019: We’re launching a ground-breaking, district-wide school lunch program

New Westminster Schools is kicking off a nationally significant initiative with the launch of Phase One of a district-wide, universally accessible, cost-shared lunch program.... more

February 13, 2019

Wind, Rain, Snow, and Cold: Our Crossing Guards make a difference

February 13 is National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day - and at New Westminster schools, 17 trained adults are helping make every day a little safer for students, parents and residents... more

January 14, 2019

It’s back to rainy conditions for Friday…

It's back to warmer, rainy conditions in the region for Friday - with a reminder to use caution while traveling to and from school. All district schools continue to be open... more

January 10, 2019

Thank you for Joining the Conversation!

We asked - and you answered! At New Westminster Schools, we started 2019 with an open and interactive conversation with you – parents, students, staff, community members. It has been an amazing week.... more

January 5, 2019

Coming up March 5: The effects of vaping on youth

Join us for a free, educational information evening on the health effects that vaping has on youth, featuring Medical Health Officer Dr. Ingrid Tyler... more

Highlights at New Westminster School District 40

Good Things are Happening: 2021-22 in review

An amazing list of projects, achievements and learning opportunities from the 2021-22 school year that's set the foundation we move forward from. more

The beat and birth of a drum

All three of our middle schools collaborated around a power lesson, with additional opportunities for Indigenous students to get hands-on cultural teachings and experiences. more

Understanding and opportunities: the diversity and inclusion review

Key findings and recommendations from our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion consultants. more