News & Events

January 17, 2024

Schools closed due to snowfall – January 17, 2024

Please be advised schools in the New Westminster school district are closed today, January 17, 2024, due to significant overnight snow accumulation. more

December 18, 2023

Message from the New Westminster Board of Education and the Superintendent

Your Board of Education wishes to congratulate Superintendent Karim Hachlaf on being selected to lead Burnaby Schools as their superintendent, beginning April 1st 2024. more

December 13, 2023

Complaint and concern resolution guide now available

If you have a complaint or concern, we encourage you to resolve the issue(s) through meaningful and respectful dialog with the other party or parties. Collaborative communication creates healthy, positive relationships that help foster welcoming, constructive learning environments for our students, parents, and staff. more

December 1, 2023

Save the date! Discover New Westminster Schools on Jan. 9, 2024

Save the date! “Discover New Westminster Schools” is coming to New Westminster Secondary School on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! more

November 28, 2023

Programs of Choice Review report now available

The review was initiated in January 2023 as part of work outlined in the New Westminster School District’s Strategic Plan (2019-2024). The Review took place over the first 6 months of 2023. more

November 14, 2023

Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Expansion to Receive Third Floor

We're delighted to share that the Queen Elizabeth Elementary School expansion project will include an additional floor in its final construction! This will transform the building from a two-storey structure to a three-storey school that provides space for 21 more classrooms. Once completed, the added rooms will allow Grade 5 students to return to Queen Elizabeth Elementary. 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