News & Events

November 22, 2018

New school for Richard McBride: We want to hear from you!

The public is welcome to share ideas and aspirations for a new Richard McBride Elementary School at an upcoming community consultation on Wednesday, December 5.... more

November 21, 2018

Register now: Academic Night School Winter Term

Students looking to upgrade a mark or take a high school credit course at night can now register for upcoming Winter 2019 academic evening courses... more

November 16, 2018

552 Days: The countdown to a new high school begins

As of Thursday, it was 552 days to the finish line in completing a replacement for New Westminster Secondary School. "We're on budget and on schedule," said Grant Lachmuth, Chief Project Officer... more

November 8, 2018

A packed house welcomes new trustees…

It was a proud moment for school trustees and their families - who packed the house this week to celebrate a newly elected Board of Education... more

November 5, 2018

No Stone Left Alone: Students remember

Richard McBride Elementary School students place poppies on the headstones of fallen soldiers, answering the call this week to carry a torch and remember... more

November 2, 2018

Beyond letter grades: A culture shift begins

The conversation has begun: Can we move beyond letter grades to improve student learning? More than 800 educators and staff gathered to explore that question... 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