January 12, 2017
“Football saved my life” – Student Nolan Bellerose’s story goes national
Grade 12 student Nolan Bellerose shared his story on the national CBC radio program The Current this week, highlighting how football was the turning point that saved him from addictions, gangs, and depression.
Today, Nolan is a… more
January 11, 2017
NWSS Student Iveta Demirova a National Scholarship Finalist
The New West Record – New Westminster Secondary Student Iveta Demirova is up for one of country’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships – the Loran Award.
Demirova is one of 84 finalists for the national scholarship,… more
December 2, 2016
School Spirit starts here: Qayqayt lights some fireworks!
The whole school was in on it – and the result was fireworks!
École Qayqayt Elementary School launched a school-wide “Lip Dub” video of every student singing in the hallways and stairways that is as fun to watch as it clearly… more
November 16, 2016
A Rotary Gift of Literacy for Fraser River Middle School
November 16, 2016 – It is a big help if you are a brand new school starting up a brand new “Learning Commons” to receive a $5,000 gift in support of literacy.
The donation from the Rotary Club of New Westminster to Fraser River… more
October 24, 2016
NWSS students launch clubs for fun, justice, science, and the planet…
October 2016 – Student leaders at New Westminster Secondary School this year launched the largest number of clubs at the high school yet – a record-breaking 51 clubs that run the gamut from peace and justice, to math and STEM clubs,… more
October 17, 2016
Recognizing our Unsung Heroes….
Every summer and throughout the year a team of school district facilities, maintenance, and operations staff quietly make things happen. Roofs are repaired, floors installed, and portables are renovated, moved and repaired. Fences are built and… more
September 30, 2016
Restoring friendships, starting in our schools: Orange Shirt Day
Grade seven students Gursimrit Badyal and Miranda Baron opened their hearts to the stories they learned in school of young First Nations children like Seepeetza — who at six years old was taken from her family and sent to an Indian… more
September 27, 2016
A Neighbourhood Hub: Open House Celebration at New Ecole Qayqayt Early Years Centre
Grandparents, families and children are discovering a new home in New Westminster Schools’ École Qayqayt Early Years Centre, part of a school-based community service hub for the downtown New Westminster community that is fast becoming the… more
September 14, 2016
New Westminster Schools gives high priority to gender and sexual diversity inclusion in anti-bullying policies
Sept. 14, 2016 – The announcement last week by BC Education Minister Mike Bernier that all school boards in the province must include sexual orientation and gender identity in anti-bullying policies has been welcomed at New Westminster… more
September 2, 2016
Opening New Doors to Learning at Fraser River Middle School
Sept. 2016 – When students arrived for their first day at the brand new Fraser River Middle School this month, they were welcomed to more than new walls and gleaming hallways.
“A building like this can have a huge impact… more