News & Events

March 29, 2023

The student symposium – an opportunity for student-led growth

Student Voice held it's first in-person Student Symposium since 2020! The day was filled with student-leadership, learning, and growth. Read more about the day, and all that happened here. more

March 7, 2023

Connections across continents and culinary explorations

Andrea, an international education student at New West Secondary, has been volunteering with Super Cook at Fraser River Middle, and developed a deep connection to this city through giving. more

March 1, 2023

Surveys: Programs of Choice Review

Is your child in a Program of Choice? Do you have thoughts on the application process? Ideas on new programs we should consider? Share your feedback by March 19 through the surveys linked here. more

February 28, 2023

Black history month and the lessons beyond

From steel drums to movie screenings to in-class learning, we revisit of some of the ways students learned about and celebrated Black culture in our schools this February. more

February 28, 2023

All schools remain OPEN today (Feb 28th)

Thanks to our facilities team who continue to work hard to clear walkways and parking, and to salt key areas! more

February 24, 2023

A Visit from the Maple Man

The Maple Man, a third generation Quebecois maple farmer, stops at École Herbert Spencer Elementary to give our students a sweet taste of French-Canadian culture. 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