December 16, 2020
Winter Break: gratitude and well wishes
Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers, Staff and the New Westminster community,
As we head into the Winter Break and bring this unprecedented year to a close, we do so with much gratitude for all we have managed together.
For all of… more
December 1, 2020
Opportunity to consider learning options
Dear parents and caregivers,
We’re now about a third of the way into this unusual school year … and we’re seeing our routines are now well settled as life has become a bit more normal, in this new way.
When it comes to our… more
November 30, 2020
Occupancy on the new NWSS!
We have reached an important milestone in the build of our new New Westminster Secondary School, and wanted to share that with you … as promised when we announced the delay last Spring.
Today, with excitement, we are happy to share… more
November 20, 2020
Alternate programs in New Westminster
At New Westminster Schools we’re proud to offer three different alternate programs, supporting the full range of needs that our diverse learners have.
SIGMA
New Westminster Schools offers the SIGMA PROGRAM, an academic program… more
November 17, 2020
A tale of three (award winning) teachers
Every day there are teachers across this District who inspire us all in creating those “aha moments” … the moment where a student understands a new concept first time, where they achieve something special, or maybe when they… more
November 9, 2020
Winter weather – getting prepared
In preparation for the possibility of severe weather conditions, we would like to remind you that all schools in New Westminster School District will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during the colder and potentially snowier weather this winter… more
October 16, 2020
Halloween considerations
Halloween can be a wonderful time of year for young people to explore creativity, play and share in a sense of celebration. And dressing up in costumes is a fun and joyful tradition for kids and staff alike.
It’s also a time when we’re… more
October 15, 2020
Good things are happening 2019-2020
The 2019/2020 school year was one full of successes, challenges and adaptation. The end of the year was marked by COVID and all the resulting changes that ensued – full of kitchen tables that became classrooms and connections that brought… more
October 13, 2020
Re-naming Richard McBride
We’re looking for two members of the community to join the re-naming committee for the new school being built on the Richard McBride site!
Do you live in New Westminster? Are you interested in helping make recommendations on the name… more
October 9, 2020
NWSS Environment Club hosts all-candidates debate
Need something to feel hopeful about? How about a committed group of high school students who want to make their school, New Westminster and the world a better, more democratic space … even when they might not be able to cast their own… more