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