March 8, 2018
The Walking Challenge is On – and NewWestSchools is taking the first step
Two city mayors are taking on the challenge. So are school trustees. And so will many of the students, classes and schools in New Westminster and Burnaby. It all starts April 9 - and every minute counts!... more
February 26, 2018
Bullying stops here! Across the district, Pink Shirt Day reveals our true colours…
Hands up for kids at École Qayqayt: where every single one of the 493 students have a hand in the project to help stop bullying. Across the district, schools have planned their own unique events, assemblies, flashmob activities and more... more
February 14, 2018
School Goals: At Richard McBride, everyone’s part of the school journey…
The "Kindness Captains" at Richard McBride elementary school are part of a school culture that recognizes how everyone treats each other has a powerful effect on classroom performance and school climate.... more
February 9, 2018
NWSS Maker Fair: A paradigm shift in student learning
NWSS students at the 2nd annual Maker Fair this week got the chance to demonstrate - and experience - the use of technology in learning, from media arts to 3D printers, robotics, and the 'wow factor' of high-voltage Tesla coils... more
February 8, 2018
NWSS Replacement Project: Reminder to Provide Your Feedback by March 15
Round 2 Community Consultation for the new New Westminster Secondary School (NWSS) is coming to a close soon. Thank you to all who have already provided feedback... more
February 8, 2018
“Speed clubbing” for newbies: Glenbrook students take on school trustees
It was a "show-don't-tell" approach to the story of student engagement at École Glenbrook Middle School this week. Principal Chris Evans threw down the gauntlet for school trustees who were meeting at the school Tuesday night... more