École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Grade 8 Retreat

​​​​Grade 8 Retreat 2025-2026​

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The 2025-2026 Grade 8 Retreat is planned for Wednesday, September 25 and 26, 2025.  ​
Location: Cheakamus Centre​ 

​Questions?  Contact Vice Principal Mr. Dave Cadman at dcadman@sd44.ca

 Our goals of the retreat include: 

  • Contribute to a strong sense of belonging to the school community through shared experiences with peers, student leaders, and Handsworth Staff. 
  • Build connections with peers and our student leaders to support the transition to high school. 
  • Set the tone for a positive and inclusive start to students’ secondary school journey.
  • Connect Grade 8 students with experiential and land-based learning at Cheakamus.​

New!  Grade 8 Parent Night Thursday, September 4 at 6:00 pm Handsworth Theatre





Grade 8 Retreat forms will be distributed in homerooms on opening day Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
​Grade 8 Retreat Trip Details:

​Handsworth Day Schedule:

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​Cheakamus Day Schedule:

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