08/25/2026
Hey did you know.... Mention Skwo:wech Elementary when you purchase in store or online at Kinder Books for Children and 10% goes towards our PAC.
Formerly known as Richard McBride Elementary, we are located in the historic Sapperton neighbourhood
Located in the historic Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster, British Columbia over looking the Fraser River.
08/25/2026
Hey did you know.... Mention Skwo:wech Elementary when you purchase in store or online at Kinder Books for Children and 10% goes towards our PAC.
08/15/2026
Want to get a head start before you forget?
Support our PAC with this link:
www.oliverslabels.com/skwowechpac
08/11/2026
Update from New West Neighbourhood House they are looking for Volunteers to help out!
08/05/2026
There is a petition going around to have a system similar to Amber alert but for those who don't meet criteria. Those that this is trying to help are missing because they are prone to wandering off usually due to developmental disabilities.
For more information check their website out:
https://indigoalertcanada.com/
To sign the petition:
https://c.org/sdVkRFtPXc
A fun way to finish off the summer and summer reading club. Still a month to go and enjoy cooling and finding adventures at the New Westminster Public Library
07/19/2026
Congratulations again to our wonderful librarian Elaine Su on her book launch. The kids enjoyed a beautiful story telling, learned new words and even how to draw the Panda! Tonight will be filled with many families reading their new epistolary style book for bedtime with a stuffie or two.
07/18/2026
It's been a week since the fire but support for those affected is still in need. Many are looking for long term or temporary housing. Many loved pets are still missing who fled from the fire. This is one way our PAC has reached out to help.
07/17/2026
Did you see some fun creative ways to enjoy the summer right here at home!
Check out this free event on July 25th 3pm at Sapperton Park
Also did you know you could also help make events like this happen with Neighborhood Small Grants
07/17/2026
Don't miss the fireworks on August 22nd 4pm to 10pm down at the Quay.
Summer Music and Fireworks Festival
07/15/2026
Looking to still help those affected by the Pinecrest fire?
Neighborhood House Is looking for boxes and luggage to help with their clothing drive that brought an overwhelming amount of clothing.
Another way is cash donations. Our PAC as well as some others in the community have all donated to help as well. You can do any number of donations e-transfers to [email protected]
Photo is from the Vancouver Sun (Nick Procaylo)