News & Events
May 9, 2017
Join the Action! Hyacks in Motion May 13th!
Fourth Annual Hyacks in Motion Family Run/Walk
Families, classes, teams, individuals! Join the action this Saturday at Queen’s Park in New Westminster for the 4th Annual Hyacks in Motion Family… more
May 1, 2017
NWSS hosts first on-site blood donor clinic
Teacher Kelly Proznick takes a break from giving blood, sweat and tears to the Performing Arts Department – to give a little blood to the Canadian Blood Services instead. This week saw the first blood donor clinic hosted at NWSS –… more
April 27, 2017
A chance to shine: Syrian school children share their culture
It was a chance to shine and they took it with pride: Syrian children in New Westminster shared their culture at Massey Theatre last month – dancing, singing, acting traditional stories, and enjoying food together with their… more
April 26, 2017
A Community Discussion: Building Resilience, Protecting Kids
Learn about supporting your children to encourage resilience and protect them from harmful behaviours like drug use.
With the fentanyl crisis in the forefront of media coverage in B.C., leading public health experts and police will… more
April 11, 2017
Out of this World: Giant Floor Map of Canada at Fraser River Middle School
Canada from Outer Space….
Students at Fraser River Middle School will be able to hover over Canada in space or simply walk across the country — from sea to shining sea — starting this week.
The Canadian Space… more
March 11, 2017
First in BC – School Board Adopts Sanctuary Schools Policy
Inspired Leadership: District Schools safe and welcoming for all children, regardless of their immigration status…
March 7, 2017 – A jam-packed school board office burst into cheers, applause, and the sound of marimba music… more
March 10, 2017
May Day 2017 showcases student leaders…
Student-friendly celebration highlights student leadership
March 10, 2017 – New Westminster Schools has been pleased for many years to contribute to the city’s May Day celebrations festivities through the school district’s May Day… more
March 10, 2017
Rolling out the Message: Queensborough Student Wins Environmental Poster Award
Where the rubber hits the road..
Queensborough Student Faith Villareal has no shortage of ideas for conserving water. And now her message is set to roll out across the city.
Villareal was in grade 5 last year when her poster on water… more
February 28, 2017
Have Your Say: Budget 2017/18
Budget Consultation….
At New Westminster Schools, we are preparing our Annual Budget for the 2017/18 fiscal year.
Our budget supports instruction, student services, maintenance, administration, and other key services. We also offer… more
February 27, 2017
Meet Hannah Brine: École Glenbrook Middle School’s Published Poet
A poet with a cause…
Hannah Brine has published an 80-page book of poetry at the age of 11 and it is filled with roses – 65 of them to be exact.
“I wanted to do this in memory of my cousin,” Hannah explained… more