École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District

Welcome to Handsworth Secondary School

 
​Mission Statement
Handsworth's mission is to maximize the potential of all students' human endeavours intellectual, cultural, social, aesthetic, creative, and physical. We encourage students to understand the relevance of their education within a larger social and global context. We believe in developing self-esteem, emotional well-being, a respect for others, a desire for life-long learning, and a strong career awareness in a climate that promotes responsible learning. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Handsworth community develops empowered, innovative and compassionate learners who serve and lead with curiosity and integrity.

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  • BR5678
    06 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR5678
    Jan 06, 2026
    All Day
  • BR2314
    07 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR2314
    Jan 07, 2026
    All Day
  • Gr 8 Assembly
    07 Jan 2026
    12:50 PM- 3:00 PM
    Gr 8 Assembly
    Jan 07, 2026
    12:50 PM - 03:00 PM
    Theatre

    Financial Literacy Presentation, assembly for all grade 8 students

  • BR6758
    08 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR6758
    Jan 08, 2026
    All Day
  • BR3124
    09 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR3124
    Jan 09, 2026
    All Day
  • Week 2
    11 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Week 2
    Jan 11, 2026
    All Day
  • Grad Assessments
    12 Jan 2026
    All Day
  • BR7568
    12 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR7568
    Jan 12, 2026
    All Day
  • Band and Strings 2026/27 registration opens
    12 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Band and Strings 2026/27 registration opens
    Jan 12, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).
    More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.​


  • Proposed School Calendar 2026/27 — Public Comment Period Open
    13 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Proposed School Calendar 2026/27 — Public Comment Period Open
    Jan 13, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    ​The North Vancouver Board of Education invites your feedback on the Proposed 2026/27 School Calendar.

    Information about the development process for annual scho​ol calendars and a copy of the Proposed 2025/2026 School Calendar can be found on our website

    The opportunity to provide your comments and feedback through an online submission form​ begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m​.

  • Board of Education – ​​Standing Committee Meeting
    13 Jan 2026
    7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
    Board of Education – ​​Standing Committee Meeting
    Jan 13, 2026
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Education Services Centre, 5th Floor District Calendar

    Visit our Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.

  • Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    14 Jan 2026
    6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
    Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    Jan 14, 2026
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Avenue District Calendar

    ​Families and students in Grades 7 to 11 are invited to learn about the various enhanced programs and academies offered at our secondary schools. The event will include short presentations and booths hosted by NVSD staff, academy providers, program facilitators and coaches.​ While optional, we would appreciate your RSVP for this event.​

  • Academies 2026/27 registration opens
    15 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Academies 2026/27 registration opens
    Jan 15, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    ​More information is available on the Academies web page.​

Our Location

     1033 Handsworth Road
     North Vancouver BC V7R 2A7     
 
 
Handsworth Office Hours
08:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(September - June)

Phone 604.903.3600

Attendance Line
604.903.3600 Ext 2

Fax 604.903.3601

Email handsworth@sd44.ca