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November 8, 2019
Students remember: No Stone Left Alone
Students place poppies on gravestones for Remembrance Day…
November 4, 2019 – This week, more than 200 students from both Richard McBride and École Herbert Spencer elementary schools knelt at the gravestones of Canadian… more
October 7, 2019
A hair-raising challenge: Lord Tweedsmuir Secretary Paula Bates takes a risk for Terry Fox!
Teacher Danica Jovanovich demonstrates Paula Bates’ fate for a good cause
A hair’s breadth away…
October 7, 2019 – On Friday, there was no sign of panic from Secretary Paula Bates.
She still had a full head of… more
September 27, 2019
Parents’ Night Out! Coming up Oct. 22
New Westminster Students – Their Stories
Each year, school districts in the province provide opportunities
for students to share how they are doing in areas of well-being,
human connections, school experiences and… more
September 5, 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
September 4, 2019
Good Things are Happening 2018-2019
We’re Building Momentum at New Westminster Schools!
Check out our 2018-2019 Year End booklet – and see good things happening for yourself! [Click on full screen view icon below].
Looking back – and moving… 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 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
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