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
January 17, 2024
Schools closed due to snowfall – January 17, 2024
Please be advised schools in the New Westminster school district are closed today, January 17, 2024, due to significant overnight snow accumulation. more
December 18, 2023
Message from the New Westminster Board of Education and the Superintendent
Your Board of Education wishes to congratulate Superintendent Karim Hachlaf on being selected to lead Burnaby Schools as their superintendent, beginning April 1st 2024. more
December 13, 2023
Complaint and concern resolution guide now available
If you have a complaint or concern, we encourage you to resolve the issue(s) through meaningful and respectful dialog with the other party or parties. Collaborative communication creates healthy, positive relationships that help foster welcoming, constructive learning environments for our students, parents, and staff. more
