Queensborough Middle School

About

Queensborough Middle School is located at 833 Salter St, New Westminster, BC V3M 6G8. The school serves Grades 5–8 and is home to more than 375 students. QMS says it works closely with its neighbouring school and community partners to support student success, nurture a sense of belonging, and help students build lifelong skills.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (New Westminster)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: 5-8

Phone: 604 517-6040

Email: jlekakis@sd40.bc.ca

Principal: John Lekakis

Programs and Services

**Athletics and extracurricular sports** **Student support / counselling** QMS provides counselling support three days a week, plus a child care worker at the school two and a half days a week. Counselling is available to all students for individual or group support (e.g., personal/social issues, improving school success, mediation, referrals to external services, and preventative programs like anger/conflict resolution). **Nutrition / lunch program** The school participates in the district’s Fuel Up! Lunch Program, which offers nutritious, affordable lunches ordered through a partner provider (The Lunch Lady). Menus align with provincial nutrition guidelines and include options such as vegetarian and halal dishes.

• Basketball (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)
• Volleyball (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)
• Floor hockey (boys and girls, Grades 6–8)

School Culture and Expectations

QMS’s code of conduct emphasizes a safe, caring, and orderly environment that supports purposeful learning. The school promotes the values of the BC Human Rights Code and prohibits discrimination (including based on race, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression). Students are expected to act with respect, compassion, and integrity, report bullying/harassment, and contribute positively to the learning environment; discipline is described as focusing on prevention and restoration when possible. The school also restricts personal digital devices to educational purposes, with exceptions documented in an IEP/LSP or for medical/health needs.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Students may bring bicycles, scooters, or skateboards, but must walk them while on school property before and after school; helmets are required when riding to and from school. Bikes can be locked at racks in front of the school (the school is not responsible for lost/damaged items). For safety, the campus is secured during the day (doors locked except the main entrance), and visitors must enter through the front door, check in at the office, and wear a visitor badge. Students must stay on school grounds during the day unless they have written permission to go home for lunch; there is no supervision before or after school.

Enrollment

Families are directed to the district registration page for how to register for a new school year (including deadlines). To register during the school year or after deadlines, families book an appointment with the district registration team, bring completed forms and required paperwork, and can request a translator when booking. Placement is based on catchment and space availability; out-of-catchment/transfer requests are only accepted at certain times/conditions, and high-demand placements may be determined by lottery.