News & Events

June 15, 2018

Schools Open September 4, 2018

It's back to school Tuesday, September 4 for the start of the 2018-2019 school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back after their summer break. See our school opening procedures and our 2018-2019 calendar.... more

June 8, 2018

Our Journey to Here: NWSS Art Students take the plunge with Queen’s Park Exhibition

Grade 12 art students at New Westminster Secondary School are taking the plunge. For the first time, their art is being featured in a public exhibition in The Gallery at Queen's Park... more

June 7, 2018

A Singular Sensation for 2017-2018: Trustees make the rounds of district schools

New Westminster Schools trustees don't typically open their meetings with Broadway musical performances. But that's one of the delights of holding committee meetings once a month in school settings.... more

June 1, 2018

It’s Showtime! NWSS Dance Students Rev up for June 6 Performance at the Massey Theatre…

It's the highlight of the year for the dance students in the NWSS Performing Arts Program. Some 140 students from five senior and junior dance classes are revving up for show that's student-led and student-managed all the way... more

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

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