News & Events

January 12, 2023

Discover New Westminster Schools

One thing was clear following this week’s Discover New Westminster Schools event: it was a resounding success.

On January 10th, we were pleased to welcome over 1000 visitors to New Westminster Secondary, ranging from current and more

January 9, 2023

Fuel Up Survey

In 2019 New Westminster Schools launched the innovative and ground-breaking school lunch program called “Fuel Up.” This program is open to all kindergarten to grade 8 families (it also delivers to RCAP and POWER), with partial and full more

December 16, 2022

Hanukkah at Queen Elizabeth

The holidays were in full force at Queen Elizabeth Elementary during the last week of school – packed full of opportunities to bring in the winter  festivities. The staff prepared multiple playful and educational events for the kiddos and the more

December 14, 2022

Happy Holidays New Westminster

Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers, Staff, and the New Westminster community,

As we head into the Winter Break and bring this calendar year to a close, we do so feeling grateful for all the work and learning that’s happening.

This more

December 2, 2022

You’re invited to Discover New Westminster Schools

We’re excited to be able to welcome parents, caregivers, students and the whole community to our “Discover New Westminster Schools” event for 2023. This in-person event is a showcase opportunity for everyone to learn more about more

November 28, 2022

Supporting Musical Theatre at NWSS

After 3 long years, New Westminster Secondary is happy to announce the return of the Musical Theatre Program! And they will mark this return in the Spring with a new show: Shrek the Musical, showing at the Massey Theatre from March 1st to 4th more

November 25, 2022

Holiday card contest: the results!

We partnered with the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation this holiday season for a district-wide contest to design their holiday card! Kids from kindergarten through grade 5 let their imagination run wild and created pieces of art based on the more

November 20, 2022

Meet our Student Trustees

November 20th marks National Child Day: a day dedicated to celebrating young people across the country. It is also a day devoted to uplifting their voices and ensuring that we each do our parts to keep our kids safe, happy, and cared more

November 6, 2022

Winter weather reminders

With the possibility of snow in the forecast, we want to remind you that all schools in the New Westminster School District will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during the colder and potentially snowy or icy weather this winter may more

November 4, 2022

Socktober Fun

Have you ever watched someone get covered in slime? The students at FW Howay Elementary school have! Right after their annual Halloween parade, the students squealed with joy as they watched their Principal, Sarah Phelan, get covered in sticky, more