News & Events

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