Gr. 6-12 Non-credit short courses

Notices

Non-credit summer learning short courses will not appear on transcripts and are intended for students to build new skills and knowledge, and to get early exposure to the middle and secondary school curricula.

Please note attendance is mandatory. Students who miss two classes will be automatically withdrawn.

Classes will run, in-person, at New Westminster Secondary School on the following days for the 2025 summer period:

• Monday to Friday from July 2 to July 18 in the morning and afternoon.
• Morning classes run from 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Afternoon classes run from 12:30 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.

How to register

Registration is only open to students who are currently enrolled within the New Westminster Schools (SD40) system.

• Register as an in-district student

2025 non-credit short courses*

*May be subject to change.

Language arts

COURSE	DESCRIPTION	TIME	AVAILABILITY
Creative Writing 6-8	Develop a writing portfolio that showcases strategies and techniques practiced throughout the course.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m. (This morning class has filled)	FULL
Creative Writing 6-8	Develop a writing portfolio that showcases strategies and techniques practiced throughout the course.	12:30 to 3:05 p.m.	OPEN
French Immersion Enrichment 6-8	Increase your familiarity with written and spoken French through stories, research, and debate.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
English Language Learning (ELL) Levels 1 and 2 – Gr. 6-10	This course is designed to support beginner ELL students in improving their speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. Students will be reading from a wide variety of introductory level reading passages to enhance their comprehension. Students will use basic grammatical concepts and implement them in writing.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	FULL
English Language Learning (ELL) Levels 3 and 4 – Gr. 6-10	This course is designed to support beginner ELL students in improving their speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. Students will be reading from a wide variety of introductory level reading passages to enhance their comprehension. Students will use basic grammatical concepts and implement them in writing.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Japanese Language and Culture 7-9	An introduction to Japanese spoken and written language and to general Japanese culture. No prior experience with Japanese language or culture required.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN

Music and the arts

COURSE	DESCRIPTION	TIME	AVAILABILITY
Beginner Guitar 8-12	Learn the basics of playing a guitar through group exercises and individual support. No previous musical experience necessary! Instruments supplied for in-class use.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Integrated Studies ELA and Moviemaking 7-9	Expand your language skills through film. Students will write, perform, shoot, and edit a film in this course.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Visual Arts 6-7	Explore personal, social, and environmental connections through mediums like sketching, painting, and sculpting. Note: $35 fee for materials.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	FULL
Visual Arts 6-7	Explore personal, social, and environmental connections through mediums like sketching, painting, and sculpting. Note: $35 fee for materials.	12:30 to 3:05 p.m.	OPEN

Science, mathematics, and general academic skills

COURSE	DESCRIPTION	TIME	AVAILABILITY
Literacy and Numeracy Skills 7-9	Build foundations for future success with focused work tailored to individual students on math and English skills, work habits, and motivation. Taught cooperatively by a mathematics teacher and English teacher.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 Skill Building	Take this course if you’ve completed grade 9 and want to strengthen your skills ahead of grade 10, or if you’ve finished grade 10 but want to reinforce core skills before attempting a challenging grade 11 course.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Mathematics Skill Building 6-7 (Morning)	Preview grade 7 math if you’ve completed grade 6. Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 7 and are going into grade 8. Grade 5 students with strong math performance may also apply.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	FULL
Mathematics Skill Building 6-7 (Afternoon)	Preview grade 7 math if you’ve completed grade 6. Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 7 and are going into grade 8. Grade 5 students with strong math performance may also apply.	12:30 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.	FULL
Mathematics Skill Building 9	Preview grade 9 math if you’ve completed grade 8. Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 9 and are going into grade 10.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Mathematics Skill Building 8	Preview grade 8 math if you’ve completed grade 7. Strengthen your skills if you’ve finished grade 8 and are going into grade 9.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN
Science Explorations 7-9	Hands-on introduction to scientific knowledge and lab techniques in a high school-level classroom. Note: $35 fee for materials	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	FULL
Transition to Middle School	This is exclusively for students entering Middle School for the first time and who do not require significant assistance with literacy or numeracy upgrading (see our other options for that). Basic skills for navigating middle school including understanding elective options, brush-up of study skills and applying literacy or numeracy, and social skills. Includes a tour of a middle school.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN

Fitness and life skills

COURSE	DESCRIPTION	TIME	AVAILABILITY
Fitness Through Volleyball and Basketball 6-8	Stay active and have fun this summer with our hybrid volleyball and basketball program, designed to build skills, confidence, and teamwork! Through engaging drills and games, you’ll improve your technique, coordination, and overall fitness in both sports. No matter your experience level, this program is a great way to stay moving and enjoy the game!	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	FULL
Introduction to Accounting, Investment, and Taxes 9-12	Learn essential financial life skills from budgeting to taxes to basic investing. The course will include hands-on experience of running a small business within the summer school.	8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.	OPEN