News & Events

November 1, 2019

Transit Strike Averted Today: Tentative Agreement Reached

A planned three-day, system-wide Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus shutdown has been averted after a tentative settlement was reached for thousands of transit workers early this morning... more

October 7, 2019

A hair-raising challenge: Lord Tweedsmuir Secretary Paula Bates takes a risk for Terry Fox!

On Friday, there was no sign of panic from Secretary Paula Bates. She still had a full head of hair.... more

September 28, 2019

School Board endorses climate strike

The New Westminster school board voted unanimously this week to back students participating in Friday's international Climate Strike, taking the lead in supporting the student-led climate-action movement. more

September 27, 2019

Parents’ Night Out! Coming up Oct. 22

Come and hear an expert talk about how our students are doing in areas of well-being, school experiences and community engagement - and how you can support them... more

September 27, 2019

New Secretary-Treasurer appointed…

Sept. 25, 2019 - New Westminster Schools is pleased to announce that Bettina Ketcham, a collaborative leader in public education, will assume the role of Secretary-Treasurer at New Westminster Schools effective October 15. more

September 23, 2019

NWSS students: Talking about BC’s new curriculum

Hear what NWSS students and others have to say in the Vancouver Sun as BC's new Grade 11 and 12 curriculum is introduced this year across the province... 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