News & Events

January 10, 2019

Thank you for Joining the Conversation!

We asked - and you answered! At New Westminster Schools, we started 2019 with an open and interactive conversation with you – parents, students, staff, community members. It has been an amazing week.... more

January 5, 2019

Coming up March 5: The effects of vaping on youth

Join us for a free, educational information evening on the health effects that vaping has on youth, featuring Medical Health Officer Dr. Ingrid Tyler... more

January 3, 2019

A warm welcome back to school!

The heat's back up at New Westminster Schools thanks to good news about BC's natural gas supply. FortisBC has given the green light to customers to resume normal use of natural gas... more

December 14, 2018

Putting the wonder in winter performances: At QMS, everyone’s in on the Act!

Students from kindergarten to grade 12 across the district are putting their hearts into winter performances of song, dance, music and drama. At Queensborough Middle School, everyone's got a part to play... more

December 5, 2018

Let the season begin! A special guest at École Herbert Spencer

A special grouchy guest showed up at École Herbert Spencer as students, families and the community shared the launch of the winter season with... more

December 4, 2018

Answering the call to conserve energy

New Westminster Schools is responding to the call by FortisBC to reduce the use of natural gas as BC faces ongoing supply challenges... 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