École Herbert Spencer Elementary School – Providing a postive educational experience for students.

Celebrating respect, responsibility and relationships

We are a dual track English and French Immersion school with a culturally diverse population of more than 480 students. We offer a rich variety of experiences that encourage our students to be successful in everything they do. Located in historic Queen’s Park, our original school opened in 1911, making it one of oldest schools in New Westminster. Our school goal at École Herbert Spencer Elementary School is focused on the three R’s: respect, responsibility and relationships.

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May 15, 2025

Principal’s Message – May 15th

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

Organization for the 2025/26 school year is well underway! From our recent Welcome to Kindergarten Event on May 1st to finalizing school organization, student placements and staffing decisions, staff are hard at work in preparation for the coming Fall and another exciting year at Herbert Spencer. more

May 8, 2025

Principal’s Message – May 9th

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

A warm welcome once again to the newest members of the Herbert Spencer Family - our incoming 2025/26 Kindergarten class! We have now added you to our weekly communications which is how you will receive much of the important school information you need regarding upcoming dates, special events, school wide activities, and programs. more

May 2, 2025

Principal’s Message – May 2

We hope you are enjoying the magnificent sunshine we have been gifted lately! Heading into May and June please pay close attention to the calendar dates as there are lots of fun activities, field trips and school wide events to look forward to as we close out the 2024/25 school year. Individual classroom field trip dates are provided directly from classroom teachers so please reach out to your child's teacher should you have any questions. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! more