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Category: School News
August 1, 2019
Back to School September 3!
New Westminster Schools welcomes new and returning students back for a new school year on September 3, 2019!
You can find out about our school opening and registration procedures here.
Registration for new students will begin during… more
July 11, 2019
Shape the future of our new Neighbourhood Learning Centres
Help engage your community!
We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join our Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) Advisory Committees at two new schools:
Richard McBride Elementary School (in… more
June 28, 2019
Our Summer Message to You…
An Inspired Year of Learning!
On behalf of our New Westminster Schools Board of Education, I want to thank everyone for another inspired school year of learning and discovery together – and to wish each of our students and families a… more
June 25, 2019
A shared responsibility…
“For reconciliation to work, and for our relationship to be renewed, there must be awareness, acceptance, apology, atonement and action.”
~ Senator Murray Sinclair, Chair, Truth and Reconciliation Commission
June 12, 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 growing… more
June 11, 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
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 last month, the community was invited to an open house on June 5 to view draft plans for a new, $22.6 million replacement school.
You are… more
June 10, 2019
Education Assistant Training Program in New West
We have exciting news for anyone interested in becoming an Education Assistant!
July 4, 2019: Please note: our application process is now closed. We thank you for your interest!
New Westminster Schools is now offering an Education… 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….
May 29, 2019 – The… more
May 20, 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