News & Events

October 3, 2017

Coming up: the 8th annual, 12-hour NWSS BANDATHON musical marathon!

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Student teams held a city-wide blitz for the upcoming NWSS 12-hour/non-stop BANDATHON Event

October 18, 2017 – Sound the note!  The legendary 12-hour, non-stop BANDATHON music-making marathon is coming up more

September 20, 2017

New Westminster School trustees enjoy a night-time taste of outdoor learning…

School trustees got a taste of outdoor learning during their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12. The education committee meeting was hosted at École Lord Tweedsmuir with parents, teachers and guests on hand for the more

September 6, 2017

Qayqayt elementary school takes a green building Gold!

One of Principal Karen Catherwood’s favorite views is the foyer of École Qayqayt Elementary School. That’s because it’s filled with natural light.

And natural light is one of the features of a cutting-edge school more

September 5, 2017

Students start their learning journeys at New Westminster Schools…

 

École Lord Tweedsmuir teacher Danica Jovanovic during the first day back to school…

The Journey begins:  First Day of School at École Lord Tweedsmuir

Paddle in hand, teacher Danica Jovanovic launched her brand-new more

September 1, 2017

New New Westminster Secondary School completion date extended until spring 2020

September 1, 2017 – The target completion date of the new New Westminster Secondary School has been extended to May 2020. “The three shortlisted design and construction teams are working hard to complete their submissions by November 2017,” more

September 1, 2017

Enjoy Summer! Return to School Sept. 5

New Westminster Schools looks forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, September 5 after a great summer break.

We invite you to find out about school opening procedures for the 2017-2018 school year here.  This flyer more

June 28, 2017

The World in a Teacup: Learning turns a new leaf at Fraser River Middle School

What’s in a cup of tea? A bit of chemistry, a lot of culture  –  and no shortage of learning!

Teacher Jenn Weisner wondered if there was a way to study chemistry, language arts, French, First Nations culture, and applied design more

June 27, 2017

A Great Accomplishment: Sigma Students Celebrate Graduation

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Motivated to learn; inspired to teach….

Hotdogs, sunshine, a few life challenges – and graduation in Hume Park.

They all go together if you’re a Sigma grad. Throw in a watermelon eating contest, and more

June 26, 2017

Climate Change Superheroes: École Lord Tweedsmuir Grade 4/5 class

June 27, 2017 – They are officially superheroes!  For four weeks, École Lord Tweedsmuir grade 4/5 students turned out lights, ate meatless meals, and contributed to an overall reduction in global greenhouse gas (GHG) more

June 22, 2017

Talk to your kids about drugs: A message from the Provincial Health Officer

June 2017 – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall has  issued a letter strongly encouraging parents and guardians “to talk about substance use with the youth in your lives.” Please read his advice on what you need to more