Features & Resources
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 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 6, 2017
Qayqayt elementary school takes a green building Gold!
École Qayqayt Elementary School is the first building in the district to be recognized with a LEED Gold certification for its leadership in energy and environmental design.... more
September 5, 2017
Students start their learning journeys at New Westminster Schools…
For 5-year-old École Lord Tweedsmuir kindergarten student Andy, the school journey on Tuesday couldn't start soon enough.... more
September 1, 2017
New New Westminster Secondary School completion date extended until spring 2020
The target completion date of the new NWSS has been extended to May 2020. “The three shortlisted design and construction teams are working hard to complete their submissions by November 2017,” said Pat Duncan, Superintendent... more