November 11, 2017
New West Teachers Celebrate Making BC History…
104-year-old Margaret Brunette of New Westminster spoke about her experience of one of the earliest teacher’s strikes in BC.
“Uncivilized” to stand up for fair pay: The year 84 remarkable teachers took a stand
It’s… more
November 10, 2017
War ribbons in NWSS trees: Students remember
Coming to grips with the price of war…
Ribbons tied to the nearly leafless maple trees and fluttering at the front… more
November 1, 2017
What do socks have to do with fish? FW Howay kids have the answer!
Anna, André and Kai are leadership students at F.W. Howay elementary school, where helping hands are making a difference.
Something fishy happened at FW Howay! How did Socktober end with a Kiss?
The goal for “Socktober”… more
November 1, 2017
From Human Rights to Tea Time: it’s Clubs Day 2017 at New Westminster Secondary School!
Fast Action: nearly 4 dozen clubs set up booths, signed up members, did a little salsa dancing, and opened doors to fun, friendship and changing the world….Just another annual Clubs Day for New Westminster Secondary School! Check out the… more
October 16, 2017
Grieving our loss: Teacher Ronald Poole
October 13, 2017 – It is with great sadness that we share the news that long-time New Westminster Schools teacher Ronald Poole has died at his home on Wednesday due to cardiac arrest. Grief counsellors from our… more
October 13, 2017
Queensborough Bus Survey
The New Westminster Schools Board of Education is seeking information on modes of transportation for students who reside in Queensborough and attend New Westminster Secondary School.
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October 4, 2017
The Big Idea: How Kids from Brazil and New West bridged distance and culture to learn together…
In an industrialized city like New Westminster, recycled materials like shipping containers can make art that celebrates civic pride. In low-income areas of countries like Brazil, creative use of recycled materials might often address… more
September 27, 2017
Kids for Cops for Cancer: Lord Tweedsmuir students get a special thanks
Const. Gerald Lau thanks the 350 kids of École Lord Tweedsmuir for their support. With Vice-Principal Debbie Ramen and Principal Sandra Cottingham.
September 28, 2017 – Nearly 40 cops on bikes pulled up to the… more
September 13, 2017
Food review survey now underway at New Westminster Schools
Families in New Westminster Schools are invited to participate in the Food Review Survey: click here.
Feeding school success…
Nearly 50 students are lining up for a breakfast smoothie at Fraser River Middle School, where youth… 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