École Handsworth Secondary
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ROYALS LUNCH Ordering for January to June 2020 is coming soon!
​Starting Dec 8 Royals Lunch orders may be placed for January to June 2020.  Orders may be made up to 3 days before each lunch service offering you the flexibility to try different items and customize your order throughout the year.  Earn volunteer or service hours and have fun while meeting other students!  NEW - sign up on line to volunteer for Royal Lunches!  Place your order or sign up to volunteer by clicking HERE !
ROYALS LUNCH Ordering for January to June 2020 is coming soon!

​Starting Dec 8 Royals Lunch orders may be placed for January to June 2020.  Orders may be made up to 3 days before each lunch service offering you the flexibility to try different items and customize your order throughout the year.  Earn volunteer or service hours and have fun while meeting other students!  NEW - sign up on line to volunteer for Royal Lunches!  Place your order or sign up to volunteer by clicking HERE!

Grade 12 students are encouraged to visit the GRAD 2020 Page!
​Please check HERE for important information regarding post secondary visits, university application support sessions, scholarship opportunities, exam schedules, yearbook due dates & more!  Next important assembly:  Wednesday, December 11 at Flex time 10:40 AM.
Grade 12 students are encouraged to visit the GRAD 2020 Page!

​Please check HERE for important information regarding post secondary visits, university application support sessions, scholarship opportunities, exam schedules, yearbook due dates & more!  Next important assembly:  Wednesday, December 11 at Flex time 10:40 AM.

Royal News December 2019
​ The final newsletter of the year Royals News is available on the Handsworth Newsletter Page.
Royal News December 2019

​The final newsletter of the year Royals News is available on the Handsworth Newsletter Page.

  • Christmas Bureau Hamper Collection

    Christmas Bureau Hamper Collection

    ​ Handsworth proudly continues the tradition of helping families who need support during the holidays.  These families are members of our North Shore community and we are working with the Christmas Bureau.  Please consider a donating, our collection date closes on December 18.  Thank you!
  • SWEET MUSIC Wed, Dec 11, 2019

    SWEET MUSIC Wed, Dec 11, 2019

    ​ ​The Handsworth Music Department presents the annual Sweet Music Concert and Fundraiser Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 PM.  For more information, please visit our Performance and Event page by clicking on this title.

  • Prepare Your MyEd Account for Term 1 Report Cards

    Prepare Your MyEd Account for Term 1 Report Cards

    Term 1 Report Cards will be published to the MyEducation BC Online Parent Portal on December 13 th 2019 .  Prepare your account TODAY in advance of the publish date.  Click on this title for MyEd Portal information.

  • No Regrets Tournament December 5 - 7

    No Regrets Tournament December 5 - 7

    No Regrets SPIRIT GAME Thursday, Dec 5; Senior Girls tipoff at 11:30 AM, Senior Boys tipoff at 1:45 PM.  Come cheer them on wearing your GOLD and BLUE!!!  Click on this title to follow the No Regrets Tournament Dec 5 to 7.  GO ROYALS!

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. 

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School Calendar

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  • French Play "Sous pression" and "Dynastie de Valentigny"
    09 Dec 2019
    All Day
    French Play "Sous pression" and "Dynastie de Valentigny"
    Dec 09, 2019 - Dec 10, 2019
    All Day
    Drama Room 131
    Daytime performances for French Immersion students. Evening performances on December 9 and 10 at 7:00 PM are open to the public.
  • 1-2-3-4
    09 Dec 2019
    All Day
    1-2-3-4
    Dec 09, 2019
    All Day
  • 5-6-7-8
    10 Dec 2019
    All Day
    5-6-7-8
    Dec 10, 2019
    All Day
  • Bishops University Presentation
    10 Dec 2019
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Bishops University Presentation
    Dec 10, 2019
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Rockridge Secondary, 5350 Headland Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7W 3H2
    Making the Tough Decisions: How to Transition from High School to University Contact: Leesa Alldred, lalldred@wvschools.ca
    Bishop's event Dec 10, 2019.pdf
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  • 2-3-Flex-1-4
    11 Dec 2019
    All Day
    2-3-Flex-1-4
    Dec 11, 2019
    All Day
  • Royal Flex Day
    11 Dec 2019
    10:40 AM- 11:55 AM
    Royal Flex Day
    Dec 11, 2019
    10:40 AM - 11:55 AM
  • Grade 12 Mandatory Assembly - Grade 12 Conference
    11 Dec 2019
    10:40 AM- 11:50 AM
    Grade 12 Mandatory Assembly - Grade 12 Conference
    Dec 11, 2019
    10:40 AM - 11:50 AM
    Handsworth Large Gym
    Post Secondary, Scholarship and Capstone Project. This assembly has been rescheduled from November 27.
  • Sweet Music Concert
    11 Dec 2019
    7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
    Sweet Music Concert
    Dec 11, 2019
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Handsworth Large Gym
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District Calendar

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  • Board of Education - Public Board Meeting
    10 Dec 2019
    6:30 PM- 9:00 PM
    Board of Education - Public Board Meeting
    Dec 10, 2019
    06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
    Education Services Centre, 2121 Lonsdale Ave. Mountain View Room
  • Kindergarten registration closes
    13 Dec 2019
    8:30 AM- 4:30 PM
    Kindergarten registration closes
    Dec 13, 2019
    08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
    2121 Lonsdale Ave, 2nd floor
    Deadline for priority placement consideration for new Kindergarten Registrations (2020-2021 school year). Please note: Central Registration office closes at 4:30 p.m. Registration details, including forms and required documentation, are available on the Registration section of the NVSD website.
  • Last Day of School Before Winter Break
    20 Dec 2019
    All Day
    Last Day of School Before Winter Break
    Dec 20, 2019
    All Day
  • Winter Break (December 23 - 27)
    23 Dec 2019
    All Day
    Winter Break (December 23 - 27)
    Dec 23, 2019 - Dec 27, 2019
    All Day
  • Christmas Day (Stat Holiday)
    25 Dec 2019
    All Day
    Christmas Day (Stat Holiday)
    Dec 25, 2019
    All Day
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 Our Location
     1044 Edgewood Road
     North Vancouver BC V7R 1Y7     
 
 
Handsworth Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 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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