Dear students, parents and caregivers,<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the end of another exciting year here at New Westminster Schools. What\u2019s been clear this year is that our return to more typical learning environments has renewed the energy in our schools, across every grade.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s been rich learning, and celebratory moments. Staff have created powerful lessons that have engaged kids of all ages, and other moments where students have inspired us all.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve watched eager kindergarten students at Queen Elizabeth Elementary take on the \u201cbig buddy\u201d role to younger kids enrolled in our new pilot Just B4 Preschool program. We\u2019ve proudly watched the passionate (award winning) Glenbrook Middle School students<\/a> who took their Climate Action ideas to the New Westminster City Council, successfully advocating for the concept of New Westminster becoming a 15-minute city. We\u2019ve also taken moments to reflect and learn from our students through opportunities like the Student Symposium<\/a> that was held in the Spring. Moreover, staff have engaged in thoughtful learning as we gathered for this year\u2019s Indigenous Focused Professional Development Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n Those were just a few of the big moments that happened at every school. But we know for most students, it\u2019s the small moments in their classrooms and hallways that may be what linger. The moments when big concepts suddenly came alive in a lesson, the friend they connected with, the assist in a championship game, a performance to be proud of, or maybe the project that showcased a new passion.<\/p>\n Big or small, it\u2019s a been a year full of exciting moments that will live on as important memories.<\/p>\n We hope this transitional period through the summer months offers you and your family time to relax and regenerate. We look forward to seeing you again in the fall.<\/p>\n Warmly, We also invite you to take a moment to view Minister Rachna Singh\u2019s year end message to students, parents and caregivers: <\/em>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TdVgcLmLkwU<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nMaya Russell, Board Chair
\nKarim Hachlaf, Superintendent of Schools \/ CEO<\/p>\n