News & Events

May 10, 2019

Breaking through the mist: Grade 8 students recognized for music excellence…

École Glenbrook Middle School concert band students  carry on where they left off last week after being recognized for their ‘gold’ standard performance at the Whistler Cantando Music Festival at the end of April.

Celebrating more

May 9, 2019

It’s walk and roll time at Queen Elizabeth elementary

No question: It’s cool to walk to school!

At Queen Elizabeth elementary school recently, the whole community got in on the act – proving that it can not only be cool to walk to school. It can be fun too.

And it might be an more

April 30, 2019

Catch the action: We’re live-streaming now!

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We’re live-streaming now: a first for New Westminster Schools to engage our community.  Some meetings – like our February 26 Board of Education session – can prove particularly lively, and even historic. more

March 29, 2019

Paws to check out our student Ad Designers

School artists team up with businesses and groups to support their messages with fresh ideas and artistic designs. Click on the fullscreen icon on the bottom right to zoom in or reduce the document. And visit Royal City Centre to see the ads on more

March 6, 2019

Next steps for a new Richard McBride elementary school…

Tony Gill, Project Architect for a new Richard McBride elementary school, was on hand with Principal Kathleen Chad to help answer questions during a public consultation session in December.

Public Consultation…

The public will soon more

February 14, 2019

New for 2019: We’re launching a ground-breaking, district-wide school lunch program

Food helps build relationships: “Cooking with Cops”  paired up students and police officers in five teams recently, when they whipped up their creations and served the results to 80 guests –  including the New Westminster more

February 13, 2019

Land purchase for future school expansion…

A step in meeting future priorities…

March 5, 2019 – New Westminster Schools is pleased to announce the acquisition of property on Fader Street in Sapperton as part of a long-range strategy to address projected enrolment more

February 13, 2019

Wind, Rain, Snow, and Cold: Our Crossing Guards make a difference

Recognizing community-minded dedication to student-safety: It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Wednesday!

All-weather protectors…

February 12, 2019 – Wednesday is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day across Canada – more

November 23, 2018

Best Buddies: There’s a Place for Everyone at NWSS

At NWSS, there’s a place for everyone, thanks to the school’s Best Buddies Club –  and a national Shaw Grant of $5,000  to create a Games Room. The grants are being awarded to 10 schools in Canada with ideas that best more

November 22, 2018

New school for Richard McBride: We want to hear from you!

The public is welcome to share ideas and aspirations for a new Richard McBride Elementary School at an upcoming community consultation on Wednesday, December 5.

The drop-in feedback session will be held in the gymnasium at Richard McBride more