News & Events

March 18, 2024

Good Things are Happening District Newsletter – March Edition

Good Things are Happening at New Westminster Schools! This new newsletter highlights exciting developments and achievements taking place at our schools and within our district throughout the year. We know our staff and students work hard to leave a positive mark on our community and we are pleased - and more than a little excited - to share their success stories with you. more

February 27, 2024

Join us for the annual WALK30 challenge!

WALK30 is a friendly competition designed to encourage and inspire everyone to establish a daily walking routine, promoting overall health and wellness. The objective is for participants to walk for 30 minutes daily over 30 days, tracking their progress in April. Registration opens March 1st! more

January 31, 2024

Statement on Administrative Procedure 520 and school-raised funds

The District understands discussions about the review of Administrative Procedure 520 and the transfer of funds from the New Westminster Secondary School musical theatre department have generated a lot of interest and concerns amongst parents and groups in our district. After acknowledging the input we've received and upon closer reflection, the District will restore the NWSS musical theatre department's funds in full ($18,400) instead of the previously stated sum of $14,400. more

January 23, 2024

Board of Education Announces Interim Superintendent

New Westminster Schools is delighted to announce retired superintendent of schools Sylvia Russell will join its team as interim superintendent on April 1, 2024. She will take over on that date from Karim Hachlaf, the district’s current CEO, when he joins Burnaby Schools as their new superintendent. more

January 19, 2024

Schools open – January 19, 2024

Please be advised district schools are open today. Please exercise caution when travelling to and from school as roads and sidewalks remain slippery. more

January 18, 2024

Schools remain closed – January 18, 2024

Please be advised district schools remain closed today, January 18, 2024. more

Highlights at New Westminster School District 40

Good Things are Happening: 2021-22 in review

An amazing list of projects, achievements and learning opportunities from the 2021-22 school year that's set the foundation we move forward from. more

The beat and birth of a drum

All three of our middle schools collaborated around a power lesson, with additional opportunities for Indigenous students to get hands-on cultural teachings and experiences. more

Understanding and opportunities: the diversity and inclusion review

Key findings and recommendations from our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion consultants. more