École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Grade 8 at Handsworth

​​​​Grade 8 Retreat

Parents/Guardians and Graduates of 2028

Updated Retreat Info - sent out Sept 14th, 2023:


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
  • DUE Friday, September 8 Retreat fees (via School Cash Online) and optional welcome 'swag'.

1. Grade 8 Retreat Information Parent Letter 2023

2. Handsworth Grade 8 Retreat IC 2023

3. Cheakamus Centre Informed Consent

4. Medical Form

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




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