News & Events

June 28, 2021

Tuesday half-day at New Westminster Schools

New Westminster Schools will be open for a half-day of teacher and staff-led instruction and activities, in the morning. more

June 27, 2021

Schools closed Monday due to heat

Due to the extreme heat, all New Westminster Schools will be closed to students on Monday. more

June 23, 2021

NWSS artists host grad show

Last days to catch a glimpse of the beautiful and thoughtful work produced by our grads more

June 10, 2021

Approved: QE expansion of 13 new classrooms!

A $20.1 million investment to expand Queen Elizabeth Elementary, so we can better support families in the Queensborough neighbourhood! more

May 31, 2021

215 children. Every child matters.

Acknowledgements and resources from Superintendent Karim Hachlaf as we navigate this heartbreaking news. more

May 25, 2021

A new name with meaning

When the modern and forward-looking new school opens at the Richard McBride site, it will so under this exciting new name .... 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