October 5, 2020
Online Learning for K-8 at capacity
Just a brief not to let you know: at this time, our Online Learning for K-8 program is at full capacity and we are not accepting new applications.
As we continue to process requests to transition students back to in-class instruction, new… more
October 1, 2020
What to expect when there’s a positive COVID-19 case
Dear students, parents and staff,
As you may have heard, in New Westminster we have now had our first few confirmed COVID-19 exposures and wanted to connect with all of you and let you know what to expect for future cases.
First and… more
October 1, 2020
The FAQ’s on schools, COVID protocols and more
You have questions? We have answers!
Below are a series of questions we’ve heard from you: whether that was in an email, over the phone, in one of the three Townhall opportunities, or maybe even at the grocery store. Because we know… more
October 1, 2020
How you can help keep New Westminster schools safer
The work to keep our schools safer involves everyone working hard, together.
Here are some of the new protocols you can remind your kids about to help do that:
- Keep to your cohort – only interact with people within your… more
September 15, 2020
All schools open today
All New Westminster School sites are open today.
With both the air quality and particulate matter indexes improving, and under consultation with Fraser Health, all our schools in New Westminster will be reopening today.
Under the… more
September 14, 2020
Pier fire affecting air quality and some schools
Dear parents and students,
As you may know, today’s more generalized air quality concerns have been compounded in New Westminster by the fire at the pier park.
After this morning’s assessment of how each site was being… more
September 13, 2020
Air quality advisory: limited closures, some schools remain open
As you are no doubt aware, our region currently has an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from active fires in Washington and Oregon. Our school district has been closely monitoring the situation, and is consulting with the Ministry of… more
August 30, 2020
Deadline for application for online reminder
Dear parents and students,
We hope the emails you received from your Principals on Friday have you feeling excited and better prepared to return to schools on September 10th … knowing there may still be more information coming this week… more
August 28, 2020
Updated clarification on Programs of Choice
As we have stated throughout this process, we’re proud of the new programs that have been created and expanded to give our District’s families more options in this challenging year. We have also been clear with the limitations we’ve faced,… more
August 26, 2020
The Plan: Phase 2 Return to Schools
It is with great pride today that we share with you the New Westminster plan for the Phase 2 Return to our schools.
This has been a collaborative and layered process at every step of the way. While working under the direction of the… more