Features & Resources

November 2, 2018

Beyond letter grades: A culture shift begins

The conversation has begun: Can we move beyond letter grades to improve student learning? More than 800 educators and staff gathered to explore that question... more

October 29, 2018

Musical Madness Plan B: The band plays on…

Quick change artists: NWSS music students kicked off the 2018-2019 school year with a successful 9th annual, five-hour marathon of music this past Saturday - despite a last-minute surprise change of venue... more

October 24, 2018

Newly elected school board takes the helm Nov. 6…

A newly elected Board of Education will chart local priorities, values and expectations in support of student success more

October 1, 2018

Celebrating Our Teachers…

On this special day, we celebrate you, our New Westminster Schools teachers - and thank you for your hard work as “the heartbeat of public education.” See our letter... more

September 11, 2018

Back to school for trustees

The Board of Education is launching its first committee meeting of the year tonight - with a guest appearance at Lord Kelvin Elementary School and a visit to the 'sensory room'... more

September 10, 2018

Breaking ground for the future now

With two brand new schools underway or about to start and a major seismic upgrade for another, it’s a major leap forward not only for safe schools – but for state-of-the-art education at New Westminster Schools... 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