June 14, 2022
The beat and birth of a drum
It started with an idea. It involved a powerful book and some cultural learning. And it ended in the start of a new community connected through the beat of a drum.
This project was a collaboration across the leadership at all three middle… more
June 13, 2022
Refreshing International Education
As one of Canada’s first International Education programs, we have a proven track-record of welcoming students and families to New Westminster. And, we look forward to continuing to build on that legacy and the opportunities this offers all… more
June 9, 2022
Update on our work to address gender-based harassment
Over a year ago a group of NWSS students raised troubling concerns around gender-based harassment and assaults, speaking to how that has impacted some students when at school. As the Board of Education has previously commented on, “While we… more
June 7, 2022
A red ribbon day at Skwo:wech Elementary
The celebrations around the new Skwo:wech Elementary continue as the school hosted a formal red ribbon event yesterday!
A small group of community leaders, staff, students and parents filled the gym and enjoyed a series of short speeches… more
May 25, 2022
Innovation Fair: funding new learning ideas
In October of this school year, 20 groups of educators from across the District came together to make their pitches to the Innovation Grant “judges.” Each group made their case for the project they wanted to pursue, the strategic… more
May 11, 2022
Budget Recommendations for the 2022-23 school year
First: thank you to the over 1000 of you who took your time to share your thoughts and reactions in our budget consultation survey! We appreciated hearing where you felt the priorities laid out in our 5-year strategic plan continue to be… more
May 6, 2022
Board letter of support for local family facing possible deportation
To the Honourable Ministers Marco Mendicino and Sean Fraser,
As we get ready for Mother’s Day, the New Westminster Board of Education wants to reiterate our unequivocal support for a local mother, and for her husband and child who were… more
May 4, 2022
Students and salmon: Howay learning at Hume
For some of the excited kindergarten to grade 2 students from FW Howay, the bus ride alone had them all aflutter.
Afterall, it was a real fieldtrip: a first since the pandemic. And it included a school bus ride! All for a morning of… more
April 28, 2022
Statement following comments made at April 26th Meeting of the Board
Trigger warning: Sexual Assault
To all students, parents, caregivers and staff,
At this week’s meeting of the Board of Education, a student representative from the SEAS Club (Safety Education Advocacy and Supports)… more
April 25, 2022
Building a better tomorrow through art: Inclusive Education art show
It’s a first ever: a cross-district art exhibit that celebrates the work of students with diverse needs! Students from NWSS will be displaying their work, alongside students from high schools in both Burnaby and Vancouver.
On Friday… more