Artists for Kids' Limited Edition 2024 Fall Portfolio

The Gordon Smith Gallery releases five limited edition prints in inaugural Artists for Kids’ “2024 Fall Portfolio” launch.
The fall portfolio include works by artists Samuel Roy-Bois, Anna Binta Diallo, Sara Khan and Sandeep Johal.

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No Regrets Basketball Tournament Dec 12-14

Show off your BLUE & GOLD and come cheer on your Royals Thursday, Dec 12

Varsity Girls vs John Oliver 12:15 PM
Varsity Boys vs SMU 2:00 PM

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Santa's Breakfast Dec 20

Adjusted Bell Schedule

07:15-08:00 Start Time & Set-Up
08:00-09:15 Santa's Breakfast
09:15-10:05 Period 6
10:10-11:00 Period 7
11:05-11:55 Period 5
11:55-12:10 Break
12:10-13:00 Period 8 & Early Dismissal

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Book Your Grad Portrait Session Today

FOR THE BEST SELECTION of dates book your Grad Portrait Session today!

Where? Artona Studios
353 West 7th Ave, Vancouver
When? December 17 - 22

Click on this title to reserve your session

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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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Construction underway for new elementary school on Cloverley Park site

December 12, 2024

Linda Munro, chair of North Vancouver Board of Education, Bowinn Ma, and MLA for...

Construction underway on new North Vancouver elementary school

December 11, 2024

BC Gov News Students and families are one step closer to having a...

Events and Registrations (December 2024)

December 05, 2024

Events Digital Media Expo – December 7 The Digital Media Youth Expo is...

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No Regrets Basketball Tournament

12 Dec 2024

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No Regrets Basketball Tournament

Dec 12, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024

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Royals Hot Lunch

16 Dec 2024

12:50 PM- 1:10 PM

Royals Hot Lunch

Dec 16, 2024

12:50 PM - 01:10 PM

Grand Commons

Royals Hot Lunch order pick-up at the START of Lunch 12:50.
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Artona Grad Photos

17 Dec 2024

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Dec 17, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

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Artona Studios, 353 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M2

Grade 12 Graduation Portraits at Artona Studios
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Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

17 Dec 2024

6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

Dec 17, 2024

06:30 PM - 09:30 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.
Last day of school before Winter Break

20 Dec 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

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Winter solstice

21 Dec 2024

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Winter solstice

Dec 21, 2024

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The winter solstice marks the start of the winter season. It has the shortest day and the longest night. Many countries and religions hold festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice, the day of the "sun’s rebirth." It is observed annually in December, and the date may change from year to year.
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23 Dec 2024

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Dec 23, 2024 - Jan 03, 2025

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Christmas is a religious holiday in the Christian faith that is observed annually on December 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.
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