December 12, 2017
It’s Official! New Westminster Schools is a place where students love to learn…
First day of school in September for a kindergarten student at New Westminster Schools. Our hope: that students will leave Grade 12 as filled with curiosity as they were when they started kindergarten..
Renewing our mission, vision and… more
November 28, 2017
A New Westminster Schools journey toward Reconciliation…
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A New Westminster Schools journey toward Reconciliation
November 2017 – Canadians are just starting to come to grips with the country’s history with Aboriginal peoples — and at New Westminster Schools,… more
November 27, 2017
A hidden child of the Holocaust: NWSS students meet a survivor
Student hosts Matt Forero and Scotia Cookson shared their insights after hearing from a child survivor during the Second Symposium on the Holocaust at NWSS.
NWSS Second Symposium on the Holocaust: The risk of looking out a… more
November 1, 2017
From Human Rights to Tea Time: it’s Clubs Day 2017 at New Westminster Secondary School!
Fast Action: nearly 4 dozen clubs set up booths, signed up members, did a little salsa dancing, and opened doors to fun, friendship and changing the world….Just another annual Clubs Day for New Westminster Secondary School! Check out the… more
November 1, 2017
School Board seeks public feedback Nov. 13-27 on May Day Task Force recommendations…
The New Westminster Board of Education is seeking public input starting November 13 through to November 27, 2017 concerning the school district’s participation in the annual celebration of May Day in New Westminster.
The district… more
September 20, 2017
New Westminster School trustees enjoy a night-time taste of outdoor learning…
School trustees got a taste of outdoor learning during their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12. The education committee meeting was hosted at École Lord Tweedsmuir with parents, teachers and guests on hand for the… more
September 1, 2017
New New Westminster Secondary School completion date extended until spring 2020
September 1, 2017 – The target completion date of the new New Westminster Secondary School has been extended to May 2020. “The three shortlisted design and construction teams are working hard to complete their submissions by November 2017,”… more
June 28, 2017
The World in a Teacup: Learning turns a new leaf at Fraser River Middle School
What’s in a cup of tea? A bit of chemistry, a lot of culture – and no shortage of learning!
Teacher Jenn Weisner wondered if there was a way to study chemistry, language arts, French, First Nations culture, and applied design… more
June 27, 2017
A Great Accomplishment: Sigma Students Celebrate Graduation
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Motivated to learn; inspired to teach….
Hotdogs, sunshine, a few life challenges – and graduation in Hume Park.
They all go together if you’re a Sigma grad. Throw in a watermelon eating contest, and… more
June 22, 2017
Talk to your kids about drugs: A message from the Provincial Health Officer
June 2017 – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has issued a letter strongly encouraging parents and guardians “to talk about substance use with the youth in your lives.” Please read his advice on what you need to… more