News & Events

February 13, 2023

Salmonids bringing learning to life – A teacher shoutout

Jasper Liu, a teacher at Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary, has been raising salmon in the classroom for 15 years now! In celebration of this milestone, we took a deeper dive into this program and all it's benefits. more

February 10, 2023

Registration update for 2023-24 school year

We are happy to announce that we will not be entering a lottery situation at any of our schools for the 2023-24 school year more

January 12, 2023

Discover New Westminster Schools

Over 1000 people came to check out all the work happening across the district and have their questions answered ... and was there ever a buzz! more

January 9, 2023

Fuel Up Survey

Please take 2-3 minutes to complete this quick and confidential survey by Jan 22, 2023 and help us better understand how the Fuel Up program meets your family’s needs more

December 16, 2022

Hanukkah at Queen Elizabeth

Students at Queen Elizabeth elementary got to dive deep into Hanukkah, learning from the grandparents and parents of their peers! more

December 14, 2022

Happy Holidays New Westminster

Holiday greetings from Board Chair Gurveen Dhaliwal and Superintendent Karim Hachlaf 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