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 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 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
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
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
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