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February 15, 2019
Your thoughts, our inspiration: What we learned from you
Students representatives from our middle schools and high school gathered this month for the district’s first ever student symposium. They shared their ideas on what is most important for student learning – part of an… more
February 13, 2019
Wind, Rain, Snow, and Cold: Our Crossing Guards make a difference
Recognizing community-minded dedication to student-safety: It’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Wednesday!
All-weather protectors…
February 12, 2019 – Wednesday is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day across Canada… more
January 19, 2019
New for 2019: We’re launching a ground-breaking, district-wide school lunch program
Food helps build relationships: “Cooking with Cops” paired up students and police officers in five teams recently, when they whipped up their creations and served the results to 80 guests – including the New… more
January 15, 2019
Thank you for Joining the Conversation!
Mark Gifford, Chair of our New Westminster Schools Board of Education invited you to join the conversation between Jan.7 and 14. See some of the top thoughts here.
We asked and you… more
January 3, 2019
A warm welcome back to school!
January 3, 2019 – The heat’s back up at New Westminster Schools thanks to good news about BC’s natural gas supply.
FortisBC has given the green light to customers to resume normal use of natural gas.
That’s… more
December 14, 2018
Putting the wonder in winter performances: At QMS, everyone’s in on the Act!
A big tradition at Queensborough Middle School…
Dec.14, 2018 – Students from kindergarten to grade 12 across the district are putting their hearts into winter performances of song, dance, music and drama.
At Queensborough… 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
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
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 23, 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