News & Events

April 27, 2017

Let’s Walk! Join the Walk New West Challenge – April 3 to May 28

Calling all students, staff, classes, families and teams: the Community Challenge is on!

New Westminster is one of the most walkable cities in the region – with an average Walk Score of 70 — and students, staff, teachers and the whole more

April 27, 2017

A chance to shine: Syrian school children share their culture

It was a chance to shine and they took it with pride: Syrian children in New Westminster shared their culture at Massey Theatre last month – dancing, singing, acting traditional stories, and enjoying food together with their more

April 26, 2017

New Westminster Schools Appoints New Associate Superintendent

April 26, 2017 – New Westminster Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Karim Hachlaf to the position of Associate Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1, 2017. Mr. Hachlaf brings more than 17 years’ experience working more

April 26, 2017

A Community Discussion: Building Resilience, Protecting Kids

Learn about supporting your children to encourage resilience and protect them from harmful behaviours like drug use.

With the fentanyl crisis in the forefront of media coverage in B.C., leading public health experts and police  will more

February 27, 2017

Meet Hannah Brine: École Glenbrook Middle School’s Published Poet

A poet with a cause…

Hannah Brine has published an 80-page book of poetry at the age of 11 and it is filled with roses – 65 of them to be exact.

“I wanted to do this in memory of my cousin,”  Hannah explained more

February 26, 2017

Site Stories: an NWSS Love Letter

Jan. 26, 2017 – Alexis Greenwood, Simran Grewal and Kavin Giroux may be among the last group of students to pass through the well-trodden halls of New Westminster Secondary School before it is replaced by a new school in 2019.

But more

February 22, 2017

Hyacks teammates share anti-bullying message

Feb. 22, 2017  – When it comes to tug-of-war, it’s pretty tough for one lone middle school student to triumph over the power of grade 11 Hyacks football player Lucas Sabau, a 7-year-veteran of the game.

Unless some of the more

February 15, 2017

Have Your Say: Budget 2017-18

Budget Consultation….

At New Westminster Schools, we are preparing our Annual Budget for the 2017/18 fiscal year.

Our budget supports instruction, student services, maintenance, administration, and other key services. We also offer a more

February 4, 2017

C’est aujourd’hui! District French public speaking contest today

Today is the day! The local annual French public speaking contest for students grade 6-12 is taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 at École Glenbrook Middle School. Student winners will go the next level and compete in the 2017 more

November 18, 2016

Making Music, Making Connections: Winter Band Concert Nov. 30 with Professionals and Students

Trumpets, trombones and all that jazz! Professional Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians are joining forces with students at New Westminster Schools for a day of music and mentorship topped by a public Winter Band Concert on Nov. 30, more