October 8, 2025
School Growth Plan, Family Days and Outdoor Free Play Activities!
School Growth Plan, Family Days and Outdoor Free Play Activities We are excited to share our updated School Growth Plan (Learning Plan) for 2025-2026 in the coming weeks! In addition to our ongoing Goal of Community Building we will be further articulating our objectives to continue improving learning outcomes in Literacy, Numeracy and Indigenous Education. more
October 6, 2025
Thrive Parents and Halloween at the Quay!
Thrive Parents — Fri, Oct 17, 6:30–8:30 PM (Quayside)
A calm, judgment-free space for parents/caregivers of neurodivergent children to connect and share practical strategies.
Guest: Peer Support Worker Shawna Comey (FamilySmart BC).… more
October 5, 2025
Principal’s Message – October 5th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community, A short week but a great one! Our Fitness and Run Club kicked off this week and our Leadership Students started organizing for our first Forest Family Day on October 8th. Thursday, October 9th is Class AND Individual Picture Day. We will begin with our youngest students in the morning and work our way to the Grade 5's by mid day. More information will come home as to how picture packages may be purchased through our new supplier - Artona. more
September 26, 2025
Principal’s Message – September 26
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community, We’ve had a very busy and especially meaningful week at Herbert Spencer! Our Truth and Reconciliation assembly, Terry Fox run and welcoming families to our Open House were just some of the highlights! Heading into next week families are reminded we have a Professional Development Day on Monday, September 29th and National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, September 30th. The school will be closed to students on both days. Please see the important information, upcoming events and week's highlights below! more
September 19, 2025
Principal’s Message – September 19th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community, Another week behind us and a busy one ahead. We have several events coming up this week with further details below. I would like to take this opportunity as well to THANK YOU. more
September 18, 2025
A Message from the Canadian Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French – New Westminster (CPF-NW) welcomes all new and returning families to the 2025-2026 school year. CPF-NW is committed to advocating for and supporting French language learning (FLL) for all students in our school… more