News & Events

October 4, 2017

The Big Idea: How Kids from Brazil and New West bridged distance and culture to learn together…

For two years, kids from a school in Brazil and kids from Qayqayt elementary school in New Westminster made art together, sang together and learned together. The project is now being showcased... more

October 3, 2017

Coming up: the 8th annual, 12-hour NWSS BANDATHON musical marathon!

Sound the note! The legendary 12-hour, non-stop BANDATHON music-making marathon is coming up October 28. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the parent-led NWSS music auxiliary... more

September 27, 2017

Kids for Cops for Cancer: Lord Tweedsmuir students get a special thanks

Nearly 40 cops on bikes pulled up to the front of École Lord Tweedsmuir elementary school yesterday, making a special stop to offer thanks to all 350 kids cheering them on... more

September 27, 2017

New Westminster Schools Superintendent Pat Duncan to retire…

The Board of Education for New Westminster Schools announced today that Superintendent of Schools & CEO of New Westminster Schools, Pat Duncan, has informed the Board of Education of his intention to retire, effective December 31, 2017.  more

September 20, 2017

New Westminster School trustees enjoy a night-time taste of outdoor learning…

School trustees got a taste of outdoor learning during their first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 12, thanks to a surprise nighttime tour of the École Lord Tweedsmuir school garden.   more

September 13, 2017

Food review survey now underway at New Westminster Schools

Nearly  50 students are lining up for a breakfast smoothie at Fraser River Middle School, where youth worker Tara Worth has just whipped up a mix of pineapple and almond milk.. 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