News & Events

January 14, 2018

Contract Awarded for New School – Scheduled to Open September 2020

The Ministry of Education and the New Westminster School District are thrilled to announce that Graham Design-Builders LP with KMBR Architects Planners Inc has been awarded the contract to design and build the new NWSS... more

January 14, 2018

Pearson Adult Learning Centre welcomes the world! Open House Jan. 25

Pearson Adult Learning Centre is holding its first ever Open House on Thursday, January 25 and the general community is invited! more

December 21, 2017

New Westminster Schools Appoints Interim Superintendent

The New Westminster Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Beverley J. Rundell to the position of Interim Superintendent of Schools, effective January 15, 2018. A former Superintendent with the Vernon... more

December 3, 2017

Hyacks Heroes Crowned Provincial Champions Saturday!

Hyacks Heroes Capture BC Subway Bowl Saturday: The Province newspaper calls it "Unreal. Unbelievable. Unforgettable." The New West Record credits fortune, faith and a lot of team work... more

December 1, 2017

A First Light Celebration – École Herbert Spencer Students Share School Spirit

The entire City of New Westminster likely heard the sound of students and neighbours singing in the streets around École Herbert Spencer last night. That's because students took their Christmas spirit outdoors... more

November 28, 2017

A New Westminster Schools journey toward Reconciliation…

From Pow Wow dancing to salmon feasts, and from smudges to traditional rites of passage --- students across the district are increasingly experiencing the living cultures of First Peoples.... 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