March 19, 2018
Robotics and Stem education: A gift supporting student explorations at NWSS
It's a welcome donation at an exciting time of transformation at New Westminster Secondary School: A $15,000 gift of equipment will support high school students as they follow their passions in science, technology, engineering... more
March 9, 2018
A great day for New Westminster Schools: A Replacement for Richard McBride elementary; an upgrade for Lord Tweedsmuir
Education Minister Rob Fleming brought good news for 800 New Westminster students Friday during a press event at Richard McBride Elementary School, where children joined in the celebration... more
March 9, 2018
Board of Education appoints Karim Hachlaf Superintendent of New Westminster Schools
It was the right time and the right fit. The Board of Education announced today it has unanimously agreed to appoint Karim Hachlaf Superintendent of New Westminster Schools as the outstanding leader in a field of excellent candidates. The new position will be effective April 1, 2018... more
March 8, 2018
The Walking Challenge is On – and NewWestSchools is taking the first step
Two city mayors are taking on the challenge. So are school trustees. And so will many of the students, classes and schools in New Westminster and Burnaby. It all starts April 9 - and every minute counts!... more
February 26, 2018
Bullying stops here! Across the district, Pink Shirt Day reveals our true colours…
Hands up for kids at École Qayqayt: where every single one of the 493 students have a hand in the project to help stop bullying. Across the district, schools have planned their own unique events, assemblies, flashmob activities and more... more
February 14, 2018
School Goals: At Richard McBride, everyone’s part of the school journey…
The "Kindness Captains" at Richard McBride elementary school are part of a school culture that recognizes how everyone treats each other has a powerful effect on classroom performance and school climate.... more
