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Category: School News
June 17, 2019
Apply now: Education Assistant Training Program in New West
We have exciting news for anyone interested in becoming an Education Assistant!
New Westminster Schools is now offering an Education Assistant Training Program: a part-time diploma course leading to full qualifications.
You can view… more
June 11, 2019
Your feedback on plans for a new Richard McBride elementary school
After a public celebration of the 90th anniversary of Richard McBride elementary school in Sapperton on last month, the community was invited to an open house on June 5 to view draft plans for a new, $22.6 million replacement… more
May 29, 2019
A standing ovation: Education Assistants win National Inclusive Education Award
“Champions of Inclusion” – Sarah Negrin, Ann Negrin and Jenine Grass are helping inspire a growing culture of inclusion at NWSS…
Champions of Inclusion at New Westminster Schools….
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May 29, 2019
Register now for Summer Learning….
Registration for Summer Learning 2019 is now open!
Students can upgrade marks for college or university or reach their graduation requirements through convenient courses and with the support of experienced teachers.
Courses range… more
May 21, 2019
Stephanie Musgrove Nationally Recognized for Teaching Excellence
Reporting live from Lord Kelvin elementary school this morning, Grade 5 CLKS reporter Daniel Penalver is on the scene for a breaking news story. The school’s kindergarten teacher Stephanie Musgrove was recognized today for teaching… more
May 14, 2019
Building momentum for meaningful learning: Board approves $82.9 million budget
A robust consultation process: diverse perspectives, better decisions.
May 6, 2019 – The New Westminster Schools Board of Education last week approved an $82.9 million budget for the 2019-2020 school year – ensuring a… more
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… 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
May 8, 2019
One entire school takes a vow of silence…
“We are silent”: Students at École Glenbrook Middle School take a vow of silence to support those in the world who have no voice…
Children’s voice as a powerful tool for social… more
May 7, 2019
It’s Show Time! Celebrate student talent…
It’s Show Time for Student Talent – and you’re invited!
Check out jazz, dance, theatre, art and more…
Students at New Westminster Secondary School have been honing their skills for the year in dance and… more