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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April 2, 2026

Principal’s Message – April 2

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

Welcome back! We trust everyone had a great Spring Break! Lots of activities on the horizon as we move into our final term of the 2025/26 School Year. Please see the following highlights, reminders, updates and information! more

March 13, 2026

Principal’s Message – March 13th

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

Well the weather this week sure didn't indicate Spring Break is around the corner, but it is! We are all looking forward to a break and hope you have lots of time to spend with family and friends! We will see you on March 30th!

Please see the following highlights, reminders, updates and information! more

March 6, 2026

Principal’s Message – March 6

Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,

What a week! Some Sun, some Fun and Lots of Activity! Please see the following highlights, reminders, updates and information!

* Important Axe Capoeira information for Grade 3 and 4 families below.
** Please ensure you have returned all CREATED BY KIDS orders to the school for Monday, March 9th. more