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
November 21, 2018
Register now: Academic Night School Winter Term
Students looking to upgrade a mark or take a high school credit course at night can now register for upcoming Winter 2019 academic evening courses.
All classes are held at New Westminster Secondary School and run twice a… more
November 2, 2018
Beyond letter grades: A culture shift begins
Measuring what matters: New ways of supporting students in their learning journeys…
Most educators agree: the conversation has begun. Can we move beyond letter grades – spawned in the industrial era – to improve… more
September 10, 2018
Breaking ground for the future now
Pictured here: The official groundbreaking for our New Westminster Secondary School replacement – with grade 9 students who will be the first to graduate from the $106.5 million state-of-the-art school after it opens in September… more
September 10, 2018
Taking Reconciliation to heart
Students at F.W. Howay elementary school participate in a school-wide Powwow Dance as part of their annual Aboriginal Week celebrations…
Highlights of our Learning Journey 2017-2018
Living Cultures…
July 2018 – It’s… more
September 9, 2018
Edcamp New West: Teachers launch conversations for national change
Engage Indigenous Perspectives: Students, educators and community members are invited to be part of the conversation for national change September 29, 2018…Sign up for Edcamp New West…
Engaging Indigenous… more