News & Events

June 27, 2017

Have your say! We’re Renewing our Mission, Vision and Values at New Westminster Schools

Take our Survey! The Board of Education is renewing our Mission, Vision and Values to reflect our schools and communities as of 2017. We are sharing... more

June 26, 2017

Climate Change Superheroes: École Lord Tweedsmuir Grade 4/5 class

They are officially superheroes! For four weeks, École Lord Tweedsmuir grade 4/5 students turned out lights, ate meatless meals, and contributed to an overall reduction in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions... more

June 7, 2017

NWSS Events Update: How about a little Jazz? Bandcamp? Musical Theatre?

June 7, 2017 - Check out some great musical performances as NWSS Band students fan out into the community this week! Or sign up for NWSS Summer Bandcamp and perform in Queen's Park. And if singing and dancing's more your style... more

June 5, 2017

Class Inspiration: Supporting Cops for Cancer

École Lord Tweedsmuir elementary school student Sahara raised more money as an individual than any other student for Cops for Cancer - and championed her class to join her while she was at it. The result was a top class fundraising effort ... more

May 18, 2017

Heartfelt Sorrow: Lethal street drug takes life of student

May 29, 2017 - New Westminster Schools is devastated after a 16-year-old female high school student died of a drug overdose and a second student was hospitalized on Friday. Both were victims of what police warned... more

May 18, 2017

Making music with Ukuleles and Friends…

Students at École Qayqayt Elementary School are making music with 30 ukuleles and a whole group of after-school friends thanks to a new program supported by local community organizations. 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