October 29, 2025
Health and Dental Resources for Families
Fraser Health has shared a variety of health and dental resources for the 2025/2026 school year, and we’re excited to pass this information along to families. Many children do not have private dental insurance, but they may be eligible for the… more
October 29, 2025
Grade 5 ActivePASS!
Did You Know! The City of New Westminster is offering passes with free access to drop-in services including:
- Public Swim
- Public Skate & Family Skate
- Gymnastics & Gymnastics – Family
- Open… more
July 3, 2025
End of school year and September 2025 return to school
The school and office will be closed for summer break from July 7- August 22nd.
The school office will reopen the week of August 25th and we will welcome back students and families in September as… more
November 5, 2024
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Antiracism Calendar 2024-2025
Please click here to view the New Westminster Schools Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Antiracism Calendar
August 30, 2024
Back to School!
Tuesday, September 3rd: 8:50 – 9:50 First Day of School – Partial Day for Students in Grades 1-5
- Returning Students: Please line up at the same location as last year. Students will also be dismissed at 9:50 from this… more
July 5, 2024
June end of school year and September return to school
The school and office are now closed for the summer. We hope you enjoy the summer break!
We will welcome back students and families in September as follows:
Grades 1-5
Tuesday, September 3rd 8:50-9:50 a.m
On the first… more
April 16, 2024
Welcome to Kindergarten!
We are thrilled to have you and your child join our vibrant learning community in the upcoming school year.
To kick off this exciting journey, we invite you and your child to our Welcome to Kindergarten event on Thursday, May… more
January 18, 2024
Schools remain closed – January 18, 2024
Please click here to visit the school district page for information on today’s school
January 17, 2024
Schools closed due to snowfall – January 17, 2024
Please click here to visit the school district page for information on today’s school
December 5, 2023
Principal Update and December News
I am pleased to announce that Nadia Young has been appointed as Principal of F.W. Howay Elementary commencing January 8, 2024. Ms. Young is currently the Vice Principal at Lord Kelvin Elementary. I will continue in my role as Interim… more






