June 9, 2023
Budget Update for 2023-24 School Year
First, our appreciation: thank you to the almost 1000 people who took time to share their feedback and thoughts with us about the proposed 2023-24 school year budget consultation process – through surveys, public meetings and stakeholder… more
June 1, 2023
In our schools and out in our schools: Pride Month
June launches the start of what is considered “Pride Season” in Canada – with cities and regions all across our country celebrating throughout the summer months.
Here at New Westminster Schools, Pride flags will be going up at each… more
May 31, 2023
Centred in unlearning and learning: Indigenous focused Pro-D
We can not teach what we do not understand. And understanding is as much a personal commitment as it is a professional one.
That’s why a recent professional day saw teachers, CUPE staff members, administrators and district staff all… more
May 18, 2023
Heat response and warm weather
This week’s warm weather has been a very good reminder about the challenges that hotter spring and summer days can sometimes bring. While we’re glad the forecasts expect cooler temperatures in coming days, we need to anticipate that more hot… more
April 27, 2023
Record-breaking fun (for a cause)
Have you ever attempted to set a Guinness world record? We’ve all likely thought about the possibility, or wondered about what category we might stand a chance in … but not many of us have actually tried.
At Skwo:wech Elementary, a… more
April 27, 2023
Getting active with the Red Fox Society
We all know: exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and has invaluable benefits for both our mental and physical health. It gives us energy, builds our stamina, and releases endorphins. And that’s just as true for us as… more
April 22, 2023
Green learning in the great outdoors
Our students show up as learners in their own unique ways. Some kids enjoy storytime. Other kids want to get their hands messy during a good art project. And some kids wanna work with a buddy!
This Earth Day (and this year), the dedicated… more
April 18, 2023
Walk30 kick off with Lord Kelvin
On a gorgeous day in Moody Park, kids from Lord Kelvin Elementary put on their track shoes and got ready to walk into spring!
Each April, New Westminster and Burnaby participate in a friendly competition called Walk30, where each… more
April 18, 2023
HLPsurvey
Here’s the link to the Programs of Choice Review survey for HLP students in grades 5-8:
April 18, 2023
Montsurvey
Here’s the link to the Programs of Choice Review survey for Montessori students in grade 5: