January 6, 2022
A safe return from Winter Break
Dear students, parents and caregivers,
As we prepare for the full return to in-person learning on Monday, January 10, I wanted to share some important information and updates with you.
Throughout this week, in addition to supporting… more
January 6, 2022
Schools closed due to winter weather
Thursday, January 6, 2022 – Due to the extreme winter weather conditions and overnight accumulation affecting the areas around our schools and the routes to them, all New Westminster Schools are closed today, to keep both staff and students… more
December 30, 2021
Extension to Winter Break and COVID enhancements
Yesterday the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Education announced that there will be a delayed return to school — to allow more time to introduce enhanced safety measures — as local and provincial authorities work with districts… more
December 16, 2021
Happy Holidays
Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers, Staff and the New Westminster community,
As we head into the Winter Break and bring this calendar year to a close, we do so with appreciation for all that we’ve managed to achieve together.
It… more
December 6, 2021
Discover New Westminster Schools
Are you new to New Westminster Schools?
Interested in what our schools are offering students and families?
Want to find out about one of our Programs of Choice?
January 10th – 14th, 2022 will be Discover New Westminster Schools… more
December 3, 2021
Winter weather procedures for possible closures
In preparation for the possibility of severe weather conditions, we would like to remind you that all schools in the New Westminster School District will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during the colder and potentially snowy or icy weather this… more
November 24, 2021
Skwo:wech Elementary: delay of open
The following letter has been shared with the Skwo:wech Elementary School community, as it pertains to the replacement school being built on the site.
Dear students, parents, caregivers, staff and community… more
November 23, 2021
Understanding and opportunities: the diversity and inclusion review
The drivers and goals
In the Spring of 2019, the Board of Education for New Westminster Schools took a formal stand against the wave of racism and discrimination that was dominating news cycles in Canada and the US, alongside other organizations… more
November 22, 2021
Travel and fuel restrictions
Updated Dec 1, 2021: Fuel and travel restrictions have been extended until December 14th, as per provincial orders. Events and travel will continue to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and we continue to encourage everyone to do their part… more
November 5, 2021
No Stone Left Alone
On a wet and cold November day 350 students and their teachers filed along the sidewalks of New Westminster. 260 from Skwo:wech, 90 from Herbert Spencer.
The grade 2-5 students filled the roadways through the centre of Fraser Cemetery… more