April 2, 2021
Confirmation of changed mask guidelines
I want to follow up on the letter sent earlier this week, around the updated guidelines for mask wearing in schools. We now have the official language in place: confirming the anticipated guidance on who needs to wear masks and when, and with a… more
March 30, 2021
Update: mask guideline changes
As you likely heard yesterday, the Provincial Health Officer has updated the recommendations around mask use in schools … to add another layer to the protections that are built into the comprehensive health and safety plans that are keeping our… more
March 29, 2021
Online Learning Program – for grades 2-8 in the 2021-22 school year
In order to offer families access to flexible learning options, New Westminster Schools is exploring the potential of expanding the programs offered through our Hume Park Learning Centre to include a new Online Learning stream for students in… more
March 12, 2021
Giving back. Giving love.
All around Qayqayt Elementary there are little hearts on the walls and doors, marked with kind and uplifting comments … hearts made by students who were inspired to show their community a little extra love, as they took on the… more
March 11, 2021
Thanks as we head into Spring Break
Dear students, parents, caregivers and staff,
It’s hard to believe it has already been a year since students left on the Friday before Spring Break, but were then asked to stay home longer as the first wave of COVID-19 started to really… more
February 24, 2021
Pink Shirt Day … a celebration of lifting each other up
Across all New Westminster schools today, there was an unusual blush to the sidewalks, playgrounds and hallways … as kids and staff of all ages adorned various shades of pink to participate in Pink Shirt Day.
This day stands as a… more
February 19, 2021
Update to Fraser Health’s COVID-19 notification process
Dear students, parents, caregivers and staff,
I’m writing to let you know about a change to the COVID-19 notification process – a change that will go into effect next week.
As Fraser Health continues to hone their process as we… more
February 4, 2021
Enhancements to K-12 Health and Safety Guidelines
As you may have heard, today the Minister of Education, Jennifer Whiteside, and the Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, held a joint press conference to announce updates to the health and safety guidelines for K-12 schools. We’re… more
January 11, 2021
Black Shirt Day: a commitment to being anti-racist
(January 11, 2021) At New Westminster Schools we are proud of the rich and diverse backgrounds our students, staff and families represent. And we’re committed to celebrating that diversity, while we foster and build more inclusive… more
January 6, 2021
Consultation and suggestions: McBride’s re-naming
The background and policies guiding re-naming McBride
We’re so excited to see the new school being built at Richard McBride Elementary … as the new space will benefit students and the community in many ways. And the fresh building… more