News & Events

February 8, 2018

“Speed clubbing” for newbies: Glenbrook students take on school trustees

It was a "show-don't-tell" approach to the story of student engagement at École Glenbrook Middle School this week. Principal Chris Evans threw down the gauntlet for school trustees who were meeting at the school Tuesday night... more

February 1, 2018

We welcome your thoughts! Have your say for Budget 2018-2019

At New Westminster Schools, we are preparing our Annual Budget for the 2018/19 fiscal year. The Board of Education invites all community members to share their views... more

January 31, 2018

Meet One of Canada’s 40 Outstanding Principals for 2018: NWSS Principal John Tyler

John Tyler, Principal of New Westminster Secondary School, has been named one of Canada's 40 Outstanding Principals for 2018. The Learning Partnership honours principals from across Canada for exemplary leadership and recognizes... more

January 28, 2018

All hands on! 500 middle school students discover the trades

For the first time ever, some 500 grade 8 students from all three New Westminster middle schools  experienced a three-day chance to "Discover the Trades" at New Westminster Secondary School.... more

January 25, 2018

Now Open: Principal and Vice-Principal Opportunities in New Westminster

We welcome and invite all interested persons to visit our Make a Future postings to apply for Principalship and Vice Principalship opportunities. We provide high quality educational programs... more

January 24, 2018

High Performance ~ NWSS Musical Theatre presents: Crazy For You!

Who doesn't love to see great student talent on stage? It's High Performance all the way: The NWSS Musical Theatre Program presents a New Gershwin Musical: CRAZY FOR YOU! February 21-24, Massey Theatre... 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