Features & Resources
March 15, 2021
Outdoor Covered Play and Learning Centres at four schools
*This article was written by Julie MacLellan, for the New Westminster Record and was published on Friday March 12, 2021 under the title of “Outdoor learning centres have arrived at four New West schools.” It has been shared with their… more
November 17, 2020
A tale of three (award winning) teachers
Every day there are teachers across this District who inspire us all in creating those “aha moments” … the moment where a student understands a new concept first time, where they achieve something special, or maybe when they… more
October 15, 2020
Good things are happening 2019-2020
The 2019/2020 school year was one full of successes, challenges and adaptation. The end of the year was marked by COVID and all the resulting changes that ensued – full of kitchen tables that became classrooms and connections that brought… more
October 1, 2020
The FAQ’s on schools, COVID protocols and more
You have questions? We have answers!
Below are a series of questions we’ve heard from you: whether that was in an email, over the phone, in one of the three Townhall opportunities, or maybe even at the grocery store. Because we know… more
June 26, 2018
We’re transforming education – starting with our mini-makers
Highlights of our Learning Journey 2017-2018
Mini-Makers: Design-thinking starts here…
Education is in the midst of a transformation in BC and New Westminster Schools is embracing the change.
When kindergarten kids across the… more
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
December 11, 2017
We’re 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… 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… 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
December 2, 2016
School Spirit starts here: Qayqayt lights some fireworks!
The whole school was in on it – and the result was fireworks!
École Qayqayt Elementary School launched a school-wide “Lip Dub” video of every student singing in the hallways and stairways that is as fun to watch as it clearly… more