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December 10, 2018
Answering the call to conserve energy
December 10, 2018 – BC’s natural gas supply continues to be limited this winter in the wake of the Enbridge pipeline rupture near Prince George in October.
In response to the call by FortisBC for customers to adopt conservation… more
December 5, 2018
Let the season begin! A special guest at École Herbert Spencer
Lighting up New Westminster for Winter….
Dec. 4, 2018 ~ A special grouchy guest showed up at École Herbert Spencer elementary school last week as students, families and the community shared the launch of the winter season with a… more
December 4, 2018
Severe Weather Procedures
In preparation for the possibility of severe weather conditions, we would like to remind parents/guardians that all schools in the New Westminster School District will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during inclement weather, including… more
November 24, 2018
Digital innovation in education: Celebrating a new partnership
The school district and the city are partnering to promote collaboration for digital innovation in education….
Exploring technology and art for learning…
November 23, 2018 – More than two dozen principals from… 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… more
November 22, 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 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… more
November 16, 2018
552 Days: The countdown to a new high school begins
Project Co-ordinator Alireza Sepehri is part of the Graham Construction team working to ensure the replacement for New Westminster Secondary School is on budget and on schedule…
On budget and on… more
November 8, 2018
A packed house welcomes new trustees…
Family support and a proud moment…
It was a proud moment for school trustees and their families. Children, spouses, sisters and brothers, grandparents, and friends packed the house this week to celebrate a newly elected Board of… more
November 5, 2018
No Stone Left Alone: Students remember
They were young, as we are young
They served, giving freely of themselves
To them, we pledge, amid the winds of time,
To carry their torch and never forget.
We will remember them.
Students place poppies… more