{"id":438,"date":"2020-11-09T18:23:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T18:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapster.me\/wins-lip\/?p=438"},"modified":"2026-06-14T10:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:01:12","slug":"school-district-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wins-lip.ca\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/school-district-40\/","title":{"rendered":"School District #40"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"C28MStfZvd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cHome\u201d \u2014 New Westminster Schools - District 40\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/embed\/#?secret=i4cPBKfOYv#?secret=C28MStfZvd\" data-secret=\"C28MStfZvd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School District 40 (New Westminster Schools)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School District 40 (New Westminster Schools) is the public education system serving children and youth in New Westminster. It operates under the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care, following provincial standards while responding to the unique needs of the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes SD40 distinct is its strong community-based approach and its role within a sanctuary city. The district is committed to creating safe and welcoming schools for all students, regardless of immigration status, and works closely with community partners to support inclusion and access to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a single-city school district, SD40 is closely connected with local services and organizations. Schools often act as&nbsp;<strong>community hubs<\/strong>, where families can access not only education, but also supports, connections, and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families also play an active role through&nbsp;<strong>Parent Advisory Councils (PACs)<\/strong>. PACs are groups of parents and caregivers connected to each school. They create opportunities for families to participate in school life, share their voices, support events, and build stronger relationships between schools and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SD40 supports families from early years through to graduation. Programs like&nbsp;<strong>StrongStart<\/strong>&nbsp;offer free, drop-in early learning spaces where young children and caregivers can learn, connect, and prepare for school together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The district also offers a range of learning pathways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>French Immersion programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Baccalaureate (IB) programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English Language Learning (ELL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive education and student support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through partnerships such as the Welcome Centre and collaboration with community organizations, SD40 helps newcomer families understand the school system and connect to supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, SD40 focuses not only on education, but also on building a strong sense of belonging, participation, and community connection for every student and family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home School District 40 (New Westminster Schools) School District 40 (New Westminster Schools) is the public education system serving children and youth in New Westminster. 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