École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Grade 8 Retreat

​​Grade 8 Retreat


​Thursday, September 21, 2023
​Grade 8 Retreat Itinerary
​07:30
​Students arrive at Handsworth Grand Commons. Find their Bus Number and/or Staff Bus Leader
​07:45 - 08:00
​Buses depart from Handsworth Secondary
​09:15 - 09:30
​Arrive a Cheakamus Centre - Welcome and Orientation
​10:00 - 13:45
​Cheakamus Challenge
​11:30 - 13:00
​30 minute Staggered Lunch Breaks (3 groups)
​13:45 - 15:00
​Handsworth Led Activity
​15:00
​Snack and Load Buses
​15:15
​Departure from Cheakamus Centre
​16:00 - 16:30
​Arrive back at Handsworth Secondary School
​Parent Info Letter from Sept. 14
Grade 8 Final Parent Retreat Info Sept 14

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Parents/Guardians and Graduates of 2028

On June 6, 2023 information regarding the Grade 8 Retreat was sent out to all incoming Grade 8 families.

Please find information about our September 21st, 2023 Grade 8 Retreat to Cheakamus Centre below:

*Please note the due date for signed informed consents:
  • DUE Monday, June 26, 2023 to your current Grade 7 teacher if your student attends a Handsworth Family of School (FOS) school
  • DUE Tuesday, June 27​ to the Handsworth School office if your student is coming from out of catchment


1. Grade 8 Retreat Information Parent Letter 2023.pdf

2. Handsworth Grade 8 Retreat IC 2023.pdf

3. Cheakamus Centre Informed Consent.pdf

4. Medical Form.pdf

Questions?  Contact Vice Principal Meghan Downie mdownie@sd44.ca​​