December 19, 2025
Principal’s Message – December 19th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
We Wish you all a Wonderful Holiday Season! See you on January 5th!
Winter After School Programming
Please see the linked Flyer for our Winter Afterschool Programming provided by New Westminster Parks and Recreation! Programs begin as early as January 21st. For all programs AT Herbert Spencer students will be dismissed directly to the program and parents will pick up in the main foyer at the programs completion.
Please pay close attention to the details for each program as two of the programs are offered OFF-SITE.
The Theatre Club Program is offered at NWSS Theatre. Parents are responsible for transportation to New Westminster Secondary School for this program.
The Sampler Class Program is offered at TACC (təmə sew̓txʷ Aquatic Community Centre). Students will be walked from the school to TACC where parents will pick up their child at the programs completion.
Extended Absences
The district recently sent an email to all families regarding important changes to our Administrative Procedures governing extended absences AP300 and AP330.
Please See that Information here again below:
We are writing to inform you of some changes to New Westminster Schools’ administrative procedures (AP300 and AP330) that address extended student absences. These revisions are intended to improve clarity and consistency when reporting and ensures the process is smooth and transparent for schools and families.
When reporting an extended student absence, please:
- Complete a parent/guardian declaration form and return it to the school’s office.
- Note that “extended absences” apply to absences longer than a week between October 1 and June 30.
- Also submit an “Extended Leave of Absence Form” prior to the absence period.
Please consult AP300 for information on extended absences during September.
Calendar Dates:
Dec 22 – Jan 2 Winter Vacation
Jan 5 School Reopens
Jan 7 PAC Meeting
Jan 20 Fire Drill @11AM
Jan 21 Earthquake Drill @ 2:00PM/Lock Down Drill @ 2:10PM
Jan 27 Early Dismissal/Collaboration Day
Jan 29 Dance Performance @ 1:15PM – Whole School Assembly
Useful Links:
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer Parent Advisory Council Website
PAC Events Calendar
École Herbert Spencer 2025-26 School Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions