November 28, 2017
A New Westminster Schools journey toward Reconciliation…
From Pow Wow dancing to salmon feasts, and from smudges to traditional rites of passage --- students across the district are increasingly experiencing the living cultures of First Peoples.... more
November 27, 2017
A hidden child of the Holocaust: NWSS students meet a survivor
For NWSS student Scotia Cookson, learning that a child risked death for the simple act of looking out a window speaks volumes about the darkest chapter of modern history... more
November 21, 2017
Generosity Update: Food Drive for Students, by Students at NWSS
Thanks to the generosity of staff, students and community members, the annual NWSS food drive will provide food hampers for 60 families in the school community who could use a little extra holiday help. more
November 11, 2017
New West Teachers Celebrate Making BC History…
At a time when it was "uncivilized" to stand up for fair pay, 84 remarkable teachers took a stand. It's the 100th anniversary of the BC Teachers' Federation this year and New Westminster teachers are celebrating... more
November 10, 2017
War ribbons in NWSS trees: Students remember
Coming to grips with the price of war: Ribbons tied to the nearly leafless maple trees and fluttering at the front entrance of New Westminster Secondary School raise the question: who are they for? And who put them there?... more
November 2, 2017
Hugs from Home Learners at Hume Park….
Parents and kids at the Home Learners at Hume Park program gathered in force last week to thank Roberta Oxenbury for being the face of a welcoming, friendly program since she joined on as secretary 13 years ago... more
