January 31, 2024
Statement on Administrative Procedure 520 and school-raised funds
The District understands discussions about the review of Administrative Procedure 520 and the transfer of funds from the New Westminster Secondary School musical theatre department have generated a lot of interest and concerns amongst parents and… more
January 23, 2024
Board of Education Announces Interim Superintendent
New Westminster Schools is delighted to announce retired superintendent of schools Sylvia Russell (no relation to board chair Maya Russell) will join its team as interim superintendent on April 1, 2024. She will take over on that date from Karim… more
January 19, 2024
Schools open – January 19, 2024
Please be advised district schools are open today. Please exercise caution when travelling to and from school as roads and sidewalks remain
January 18, 2024
Schools remain closed – January 18, 2024
Please be advised district schools remain closed today, January 18, 2024, due to freezing rain forecasts and road conditions.
For more information:
- Visit our Snow events, winter procedures, and school closure
January 17, 2024
Schools closed due to snowfall – January 17, 2024
Please be advised district schools are closed today, January 17, 2024, due to significant overnight snow accumulation.
For more information:
- Visit our Snow events, winter procedures, and school closure… more
December 18, 2023
Message from the New Westminster Board of Education and the Superintendent
Dear students and families,
Your Board of Education wishes to congratulate Superintendent Karim Hachlaf on being selected to lead Burnaby Schools as their superintendent, beginning April 1st 2024.
Karim has provided… more
December 13, 2023
Complaint and concern resolution guide now available
If you have a complaint or concern, we encourage you to resolve the issue(s) through meaningful and respectful dialog with the other party or parties. Collaborative communication creates healthy, positive relationships that help foster… more
December 1, 2023
Save the date! Discover New Westminster Schools on Jan. 9, 2024
Save the date!
“Discover New Westminster Schools” is coming to New Westminster Secondary School on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!
Join us for an evening… more
November 28, 2023
Programs of Choice Review report now available
The Programs of Choice Review final report is now available.
The review was initiated in January 2023 as part of work outlined in the New Westminster School District’s Strategic Plan (2019-2024). The Review took place over the first 6… more
November 14, 2023
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Expansion to Receive Third Floor
We’re delighted to share that the Queen Elizabeth Elementary School expansion project will include an additional floor in its final construction! This will transform the building from a two-storey structure to a three-storey school that… more