As local citizens profoundly touched by this pressing issue, we witness daily the increasing strain on New West Secondary School, as our children's learning environment becomes ever more crowded. The current state of things is untenable: Queensborough and Hamilton's population is growing, and the absence of another local schooling option is deepening the existing problem.

Current statistics show alarming overcrowding at New West Secondary School. The Ministry of Education standards prescribe an optimal class size of 26.5-30 students for high-school grades to ensure quality education. Yet the current situation surpasses this optimal range, pointing directly at an alarming infrastructure deficit. This is not simply a matter of educational quality, though the importance of that cannot be overstated. It concerns the serious physical danger of a school operating significantly over capacity.

The relentless growth of our communities in Queensborough and Hamilton necessitates an immediate solution to this problem at hand: the construction of a new school. Therefore, we call on the Ministry of Education and New Westminster Council, appealing for their swift and necessary action to alleviate this burden from New West Secondary School and, primarily, from our children's shoulders.

Join us in persuading our representatives to prioritize our children’s education and safety. Sign this petition to rally the Ministry of Education and New Westminster Council to construct a new school in Queensborough and Hamilton. Together, let's relieve the pressure from New West Secondary School and provide our children the conducive learning environment they deserve.