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 450 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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August 31, 2026

Welcome Back!

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

Welcome Back! With the 2026-27 School Year right around the corner please review the important opening day information below, and an Important Message from the PAC!

The School is Clean, Organized and Ready to Go! We have had few additions over the summer! Check them out! more

June 25, 2026

Final Principal’s Message – June 25

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

As we come to the close of another wonderful school year, I want to extend my enormous thanks to our entire school community for your hard work, enthusiasm, and unwavering support.

Our students have shown incredible growth and it has been a joy to see their achievements both inside and outside the classroom. more

June 24, 2026

PAC – Year in Review!

Dear École Herbert Spencer Families,

Thank You!

A huge thank you to all École Herbert Spencer Families for a wonderful school year! Whether you volunteered or participated in any of the PAC’s fundraisers or events this year – we could not have had such a great school year without you and your children! A special shout-out to all our Grade 5 students who are on their way to middle school. And to those families whose time at École Herbert Spencer has come to an end this year, thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school family. more