February 7, 2022
Diversity and inclusion: the work done and what comes next
To all in the New Westminster Schools community,
News and events over the last few weeks have again highlighted the continuing need we have to address diversity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives: from the tragic recent news shared… more
January 31, 2022
Celebrating Black history in Canada through tessellation and portraiture
Timed to open at the start of Black History Month, NWSS art students are getting to share their tessellation and portraiture work in a new way this year: starting February 2nd (and running through to June 19th), the black and white depictions… more
January 26, 2022
Board statement: Williams Lake First Nation announces findings of 93 possible graves
Dear students, parents, caregivers and staff,
Yesterday we watched with heavy hearts as the Williams Lake First Nation shared the findings from their investigation of a portion of the former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School… more
January 20, 2022
Home Learners Program application window opens
On Monday January 24th we will be opening the application window for another of our Programs of Choice: the Home Learners Program.
The Home Learners Program is run out of the Hume Park Learning Centre, and offers students in kindergarten… more
January 19, 2022
Skwo:wech Build Update
Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers and Staff,
Last night the Board of Education was given a formal update on the work that’s being done to finish the new Skwo:wech Elementary School. We wanted to share some of that news with… more
January 17, 2022
Discover New Westminster Schools – meeting links
Thank you to the almost 650 students, parents & caregivers who joined us for our Discover New Westminster Schools Week sessions! It was full of great questions and lots of excitement for what the 2022 school year will… more
January 6, 2022
A safe return from Winter Break
Dear students, parents and caregivers,
As we prepare for the full return to in-person learning on Monday, January 10, I wanted to share some important information and updates with you.
Throughout this week, in addition to supporting… more
January 6, 2022
Schools closed due to winter weather
Thursday, January 6, 2022 – Due to the extreme winter weather conditions and overnight accumulation affecting the areas around our schools and the routes to them, all New Westminster Schools are closed today, to keep both staff and students… more
December 30, 2021
Extension to Winter Break and COVID enhancements
Yesterday the Provincial Health Officer and the Ministry of Education announced that there will be a delayed return to school — to allow more time to introduce enhanced safety measures — as local and provincial authorities work with districts… more
December 16, 2021
Happy Holidays
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 with appreciation for all that we’ve managed to achieve together.
It… more