News & Events

September 10, 2018

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…

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Living Cultures…

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September 9, 2018

Edcamp New West: Teachers launch conversations for national change

Engage Indigenous Perspectives: Students, educators and community members are invited to be part of the conversation for national change September 29, 2018…Sign up for Edcamp New West…

 

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September 6, 2018

A sign of excitement: School’s back!

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It’s back to school across the district – and at Queen Elizabeth Elementary in Queensborough, everyone’s ready…

Welcome Back! Students share stories, play with friends, and start a new year of more

July 10, 2018

Supporting learning achievement for all

All children are welcome and safe at New Westminster Schools thanks to the adoption of a Sanctuary Schools Policy in 2017…

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Good news for learning…

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June 28, 2018

Coming up July 2: NWSS Summer Band Camp – Video Game Edition!

Students will have a place to make music and friends over the summer break. The NWSS Summer Band Camp is coming up July 2-20  – and the theme is Video Games!

Every year, the NWSS Music Department offers the camp for students from more

June 28, 2018

A big cheque making a big difference: After-school programming gets a generous boost…

New Westminster Schools Board of Education gathers around a big cheque making a big difference for our students – thanks to the retired educators running the BASES Family Thrift Store in Burnaby

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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

June 25, 2018

Good Things are Happening at New Westminster Schools: 2017-2018

We’re proud of the exciting things happening across the district. Our students are engaged at every step in the learning journey – and it shows. Check out our 2017-2018 Year End booklet – and see for yourself!  [Click on full more

June 15, 2018

Schools Open September 4, 2018

It’s back to school Tuesday, September 4 for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.

We look forward to welcoming our students back after their summer break.

You can find information on school opening procedures here and our more

June 8, 2018

Our Journey to Here: NWSS Art Students take the plunge with Queen’s Park Exhibition

“Swimsuit” by artist Jadie Hill, Grade 12.  Jadie was awarded the Visual and Performing Arts Department’s Appreciation Award for the work she has done and the positive attitude she brings to the more