October 24, 2023
Board of Education adopts updated Long Range Facilities Plan
On October 24, 2023, The New Westminster Board of Education adopted a refreshed version of its Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP). The document outlines strategic recommendations for the District’s school infrastructure aimed at creating… more
September 26, 2023
Long Range Facilities Plan: Info sessions to outline how we’re addressing growth
All of the work we do to grow and develop our District’s infrastructure is based on our long range facilities plan.
As we address our current and future enrolment growth in the district, our Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP) plays a… more
September 12, 2023
Energy and opportunity: looking forward and back
We are happy to welcome you all back to another exciting year of learning in New Westminster.
There is energy and a sense of opportunity being felt across the district. Schools opened their doors last week to eager young kindergarten… more
September 8, 2023
Fuel Up! Lunches – new provider, same great program
We have great news for everyone who orders easy, affordable (or free) and tasty meals through our Fuel Up! Lunch Program: our new providers at The Lunch Lady are ready to start setting up accounts and taking your orders!
We think you’ll… more
June 29, 2023
Another exciting year: big learning, small moments, lasting memories
Dear students, parents and caregivers,
It’s the end of another exciting year here at New Westminster Schools. What’s been clear this year is that our return to more typical learning environments has renewed the energy in our schools,… more
June 27, 2023
Glenbrook’s Monkey Rebels: fighting for 15-minute cities
The Monkey Rebels are a social justice club at École Glenbrook Middle School: a group of students who care deeply about connecting community and making the world around them just a little bit better. And are they ever making a name for… more
June 22, 2023
FuelUp: Same great program, new provider
At this week’s Board of Education meeting, we announced the outcome of a recent review and RFP process we conducted around our FuelUp Lunch Program. We wanted to share the news today that, starting in September, FuelUp Lunch Program will be… more
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 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