News & Events

May 30, 2018

Building on Commitment to Student Success: Maryam Naser Named Associate Superintendent

Maryam Naser, a dedicated educator with more than 20 years of experience spanning pre-kindergarten to graduation at both classroom and district levels, has been named District Associate Superintendent of New Westminster Schools... more

May 16, 2018

Meet the Water Walkers: École Glenbrook students make a splash to change the world…

More than 600 students carried four-litre containers of water last week, opening a window to the experience of children around the world who do not have access to clean water. In the process, they hoped to make a difference for the better... more

May 8, 2018

May Events: Jazz Night, Trades Info, Digital Media Education for Parents – and more!

May’s a busy month around New Westminster Schools - so students, parents and guardians, mark your calendars! Start with May 12: NWSS Jazz Nite featuring award-winning NWSS musicians before they head off to Havana Cuba... more

May 8, 2018

A Big Day: City May Day festivities include Queen’s Park event with New Westminster Schools

This month marks the 148th May Day in the City of New Westminster. Once again, city festivities will feature several traditional events – including the May Day Parade with the Hyack Festival Association, and May Day in Queen’s Park with New Westminster Schools... more

April 26, 2018

Board approves “good news budget” investing $1.2 million in student learning

The New Westminster Schools Board of Education this week adopted a $79.5 million annual budget for 2018-2019 that makes "an incredibly important set of investments in learning".... more

April 25, 2018

Supporting the learning agenda: New Westminster Schools welcomes new Secretary-Treasurer, Kim Morris

April 25, 2018 - New Westminster Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Morris, a well-respected Secretary-Treasurer with 11 years’ experience in BC northern and interior school districts, as the new Secretary Treasurer for the school district. Her position begins effective July 2, 2018. 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