April 27, 2023
Record-breaking fun (for a cause)
Have you ever attempted to set a Guinness world record? We’ve all likely thought about the possibility, or wondered about what category we might stand a chance in … but not many of us have actually tried.
At Skwo:wech Elementary, a… more
April 27, 2023
Getting active with the Red Fox Society
We all know: exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and has invaluable benefits for both our mental and physical health. It gives us energy, builds our stamina, and releases endorphins. And that’s just as true for us as… more
April 18, 2023
Walk30 kick off with Lord Kelvin
On a gorgeous day in Moody Park, kids from Lord Kelvin Elementary put on their track shoes and got ready to walk into spring!
Each April, New Westminster and Burnaby participate in a friendly competition called Walk30, where each… more
April 11, 2023
New Westminster Schools will welcome Mark Davidson as new superintendent this summer
New Westminster, B.C. – New Westminster Schools is excited to announce Mark Davidson will join the district as its new superintendent, starting July 8.
“After an exhaustive search, Mark Davidson stood out as a current superintendent… more
April 11, 2023
Budget consultation: Survey for 2023-24
The Board of Education is working to develop the budget for the 2023-24 school year, and is currently engaged in consultation that will help inform district priorities for the coming year. We are seeking your feedback to help measure whether… more
April 6, 2023
You’re Invited: Parent workshop on disordered eating
We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming parent workshop about disordered eating and eating disorders – an issue we’ve heard both parents and students asking for more resources on.
What: “Understanding Disordered Eating and… more
March 29, 2023
The student symposium – an opportunity for student-led growth
On a sunny Monday morning, fresh out of the downtime of Spring Break, students from Fraser River Middle, Queensborough Middle, École Glenbrook Middle, SIGMA, and New Westminster Secondary gathered for the 5th annual Student Symposium, at the… more
March 7, 2023
Connections across continents and culinary explorations
Our International Education program draws in students from far and wide who want to come to New Westminster to experience the Canadian way of life … all while improving their English and continuing their journey towards… more
March 1, 2023
Surveys: Programs of Choice Review
In September District staff and the Board of Education decided to embark on a review of some of our District’s Programs of Choice opportunities. That process has been in the works for a few months, under the leadership of both an outside… more
February 28, 2023
Black history month and the lessons beyond
February is Black History Month in Canada and across a number of other countries – and it’s an important opportunity to recognize underrepresented stories and experiences of our past and our present. As February ends, we wanted to… more