February 24, 2023
A Visit from the Maple Man
“As Canadian as maple syrup” … it’s the gauge people use to measure a wealth of other Canadian type things against. Why? Because maple farming is a primarily Canadian practice, with Quebec being a hotspot for maple syrup… more
February 20, 2023
Glenbrook Middle’s Magical Mural
If you haven’t been to École Glenbrook Middle lately, we recommend looking an opportunity to go and check out the new and exciting mural that’s been added this year. The mural interpretation of the newly updated logo is called… more
February 16, 2023
Communications Survey: assessing how we’re connecting with you
We’re working hard to continue to improve and build on the ways we connect with you. That includes work to improve the tools we’re using, like our websites, email support systems, our social media channels and more.
For example,… more
February 15, 2023
New Skwo:wech mural: honouring the land and bringing hope to students
On a cold and crisp winter day, students at Skwo:wech Elementary were slowly drummed into the gymnasium to gather in the round, to share appreciation and questions about a new art piece that’s adding brightness and hope to… more
February 13, 2023
Salmonids bringing learning to life – A teacher shoutout
The work to educate our students would not be possible without the amazing teachers we have here at New Westminster Schools. We wanted to shine a light on one of them who has just been recognized for his long-standing engagement in teaching a… more
February 10, 2023
Registration update for 2023-24 school year
Statement on registration for the 2023/24 school year
As anticipated, we have received a significant number of registrations for the 2023-24 school year. While we are excited to be welcoming new learners and their families to our schools and our… more
January 26, 2023
A three year agreement: CUPE 409 and District ratify new contract
To the members of our school community,
On behalf of the Board of Education, and alongside Dave Bollen, President of CUPE 409, we are very happy to announce that a new CUPE contract has been settled in our district. The Board of Education… more
January 12, 2023
Discover New Westminster Schools
One thing was clear following this week’s Discover New Westminster Schools event: it was a resounding success.
On January 10th, we were pleased to welcome over 1000 visitors to New Westminster Secondary, ranging from current and… more
January 9, 2023
Fuel Up Survey
In 2019 New Westminster Schools launched the innovative and ground-breaking school lunch program called “Fuel Up.” This program is open to all kindergarten to grade 8 families (it also delivers to RCAP and POWER), with partial and full… more
December 16, 2022
Hanukkah at Queen Elizabeth
The holidays were in full force at Queen Elizabeth Elementary during the last week of school – packed full of opportunities to bring in the winter festivities. The staff prepared multiple playful and educational events for the kiddos and the… more