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Help Keep Terry's Promise "Not to Give Up!"
41 years ago, Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope.  Terry stopped running outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario on Sept 1, 1980 after running 5,373 km; his primary cancer had spread to his lungs. Before returning to BC for treatment Terry said, “I’m gonna do my very best. I’ll fight. I promise I won’t give up.” 

Handsworth let us "not give up" either.  During the week of Sept 20-24 we will be collecting Toonies $2 for Terry and Fivers $5 for Fox in classes, OR donate online   HERE !      To keep everyone safe we encourage you to set aside some time between now and September 24 to take a walk, run, hike or bike ride for Terry.
Help Keep Terry's Promise "Not to Give Up!"
41 years ago, Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope.  Terry stopped running outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario on Sept 1, 1980 after running 5,373 km; his primary cancer had spread to his lungs. Before returning to BC for treatment Terry said, “I’m gonna do my very best. I’ll fight. I promise I won’t give up.” 

Handsworth let us "not give up" either.  During the week of Sept 20-24 we will be collecting Toonies $2 for Terry and Fivers $5 for Fox in classes, OR donate online HERE!      To keep everyone safe we encourage you to set aside some time between now and September 24 to take a walk, run, hike or bike ride for Terry.
Locker Requests NOW Accepted!
​Locker requests NOW accepted from students in ALL grades.

WHEN?  8:30 to 9:10 AM Tutorial and 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM Lunch​
(Lockers will NOT be issued during class time.)
WHERE?  School office
Click HERE for more information.​
Locker Requests NOW Accepted!

​Locker requests NOW accepted from students in ALL grades.

WHEN?  8:30 to 9:10 AM Tutorial and 11:40 AM to 12:40 PM Lunch​

(Lockers will NOT be issued during class time.)

WHERE?  School office

Click HERE for more information.​

Daily Health Check
​Staff, students and visitors  must complete a daily health check prior to attending a school or school district site. Click HERE for more information. 
Daily Health Check

​Staff, students and visitors must complete a daily health check prior to attending a school or school district site. Click HERE for more information. 

  • Post-Secondary Open Houses and Presentations

    Post-Secondary Open Houses and Presentations

    N E W !   Expanding # of Post-Secondary Open Houses! You & your parents are welcome to attend these virtual events,  learn about what is being offered and ask questions about a wide variety of programs. On NOW are:  BCIT, UBC, Canadian Universities Event, University of Calgary, SFU and MORE!
    Check the Post-Secondary page on a regular basis and don’t miss out!
  • Help Keep Terry's Promise " Not - to - Give - Up " Please donate $2 or $5

    Help Keep Terry's Promise " Not - to - Give - Up " Please donate $2 or $5

    41 years ago, Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope.   “I’m gonna do my very best. I’ll fight. I promise I won’t give up.”​
    Promise to not give up either.  
    Please bring a $2 Toonie or a $5 Fiver Fox to donate in classes OR online by clicking on this title.
  • Begin This Week!

    Begin This Week!

    PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS


    Grade 8 Parent Information Night

    Thursday, Sept 23  (Presentation notes coming soon)


    Grade 12 Parent Information Night​​

    Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30 PM
  • Handsworth Athletics Team Tryouts

    Handsworth Athletics Team Tryouts

    Students interested in learning more about Fall Teams are encouraged to click on this title.   Tryouts are ON NOW!


    G O     R O Y A L S ! ! !
  • ARTONA School Portraits

    ARTONA School Portraits

    Learn more about ordering your school portraits online through Artona Studios at www.artona.com or by clicking on this title.

    ​

    Save the date!  Photo Retake Day is Friday, October 29

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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  • Periods 1/2
    24 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Periods 1/2
    Sep 24, 2021
    All Day

    ​08:30 - 09:11 Tutorial

    09:11 - 09:20 Transition

    09:20 - 11:40 Period 1

    11:40 - 12:40 Lunch

    12:40 - 15:00 Period 2


  • Terry Fox Run
    24 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Terry Fox Run
    Sep 24, 2021
    All Day
  • Week 2
    26 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Week 2
    Sep 26, 2021
    All Day
  • Periods 3/4
    27 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Periods 3/4
    Sep 27, 2021
    All Day

    ​08:30 - 09:11 Tutorial

    09:11 - 09:20 Transition

    09:20 - 11:40 Period 3

    11:40 - 12:40 Lunch

    12:40 - 15:00 Period 4


  • Every Child Matters Shirts by Donation
    27 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Every Child Matters Shirts by Donation
    Sep 27, 2021 - Sep 29, 2021
    All Day
    Gallery at Lunch
    Every Child Matters Shirts created by the Handsworth Art Club are available by Cash donation in the Gallery at Lunch, first come first served.  All proceeds will go to the North Shore Indian Residential School Survivor Society.​
  • Periods 1/2
    28 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Periods 1/2
    Sep 28, 2021
    All Day

    ​08:30 - 09:11 Tutorial

    09:11 - 09:20 Transition

    09:20 - 11:40 Period 1

    11:40 - 12:40 Lunch

    12:40 - 15:00 Period 2


  • Grade 12 Parent Information Night
    28 Sep 2021
    6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
    Grade 12 Parent Information Night
    Sep 28, 2021
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
    Virtual via MS Teams

    ​Click here for Grad 2022 and Grade 12 Information

  • Periods 3/4
    29 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Periods 3/4
    Sep 29, 2021
    All Day

    ​08:30 - 09:11 Tutorial

    09:11 - 09:20 Transition

    09:20 - 11:40 Period 3

    11:40 - 12:40 Lunch

    12:40 - 15:00 Period 4


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  • National Truth and Reconciliation Week (half-mast)
    24 Sep 2021
    All Day
    National Truth and Reconciliation Week (half-mast)
    Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 01, 2021
    All Day

    Flags wil​l be lowered to half-mast to observe Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 27 – October 1).

  • Police & Peace Officers' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    26 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Police & Peace Officers' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    Sep 26, 2021
    All Day
  • Orange Shirt Day (NVSD)
    29 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Orange Shirt Day (NVSD)
    Sep 29, 2021
    All Day

    ​Orange Shirt Day is recognized nationally and annually on September 30. This year, the NVSD will recognize Orange Shirt Day on September 29, as all schools will be closed on September 30 to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 


  • Elementary Band & Strings Registration Ends
    30 Sep 2021
    All Day
    Elementary Band & Strings Registration Ends
    Sep 30, 2021
    All Day

    ​For more information about the Elementary Band and Strings program, click HERE​.

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (statutory holiday)
    30 Sep 2021
    All Day
    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (statutory holiday)
    Sep 30, 2021
    All Day

    ​Schools will be closed to observe the federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

    Orange Shirt Day is recognized nationally and annually on September 30. This year, the NVSD will recognize Orange Shirt Day on September 29, as all schools will be closed on September 30. 

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 Our Location
     1044 Edgewood Road
     North Vancouver BC V7R 1Y7     
 
 
Handsworth Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
Phone 604.903.3600

Attendance Line
604.903.3600 Ext 2

Fax 604.903.3601

Email handsworth@sd44.ca

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