École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Book an appointment before visiting Central Registration
​To register a student or submit a transfer application, please make an appointment using our online booking system, complete a registration or transfer form, and review the information on our Registration web page​ to ensure you bring all the required material for your appointment. To notify us of a student withdrawal, please email withdrawals@sd44.ca.
Book an appointment before visiting Central Registration
​To register a student or submit a transfer application, please make an appointment using our online booking system, complete a registration or transfer form, and review the information on our Registration web page​ to ensure you bring all the required material for your appointment. To notify us of a student withdrawal, please email withdrawals@sd44.ca.
Yearbook Pick-Up
Tip!    Log into your School Cash Online​ account and ensure that all fees are up to date to avoid any delay in receiving your yearbook.

Pre-ordered yearbook pick-up from the school office:
​Wednesday, July 2 from 08:00 to 14:30
Thursday, July 3 from 08:00 to 14:30
Friday, July 4 from 08:00 to 14:30
August 25 to 29 from 08:00 to 14:30

Can't make it?  Write a note to designate a friend, or pick it up in September.
Yearbook Pick-Up
Tip!    Log into your School Cash Online​ account and ensure that all fees are up to date to avoid any delay in receiving your yearbook.

Pre-ordered yearbook pick-up from the school office:
​Wednesday, July 2 from 08:00 to 14:30
Thursday, July 3 from 08:00 to 14:30

Friday, July 4 from 08:00 to 14:30
August 25 to 29 from 08:00 to 14:30


Can't make it?  Write a note to designate a friend, or pick it up in September.

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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  • BC Day
    04 Aug 2025
    All Day
    BC Day
    Aug 04, 2025
    All Day
  • School Office Open August 25-29
    25 Aug 2025
    All Day
    School Office Open August 25-29
    Aug 25, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
    All Day

    ​08:00 - 14:30

  • Week 1
    31 Aug 2025
    All Day
    Week 1
    Aug 31, 2025
    All Day
  • Labour Day
    01 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Labour Day
    Sep 01, 2025
    All Day

    ​Schools closed

  • 1st Day of School
    02 Sep 2025
    All Day
    1st Day of School
    Sep 02, 2025
    All Day
  • No rotation
    02 Sep 2025
    All Day
    No rotation
    Sep 02, 2025
    All Day
  • Grade Assemblies
    02 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Grade Assemblies
    Sep 02, 2025
    All Day
    Theatre
  • Photo Day
    02 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Photo Day
    Sep 02, 2025
    All Day
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  • B.C. Day (statutory holiday)
    04 Aug 2025
    All Day
    B.C. Day (statutory holiday)
    Aug 04, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar

    B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the British Columbia Day Act with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build the province. B.C. Day is observed annually on the first Monday of August and is a statutory holiday in B.C.

    Resources: 

  • Labour Day (statutory holiday)
    01 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Labour Day (statutory holiday)
    Sep 01, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the labour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

    Resources:

  • Firefighters' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    14 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Firefighters' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    Sep 14, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Police & Peace Officers' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    28 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Police & Peace Officers' National Memorial Day (half-mast)
    Sep 28, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Band & Strings 2024-2025 late registration closes
    29 Sep 2025
    All Day
    Band & Strings 2024-2025 late registration closes
    Sep 29, 2025
    All Day
    District Calendar

    The Elementary Band & Strings Program is a unique instrumental music program that is distinctive to the NVSD. The program complements the BC Ministry of Education’s Arts Education curriculum and provides school-based instrumental instruction to students in the intermediate grades (Grades 5 – 7 for Band and Grades 4 – 7 for Strings).

    More information is available on the Band and Strings web page.

Our Location

     1033 Handsworth Road
     North Vancouver BC V7R 2A7     
 
 
Handsworth Office Hours
08:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(September - June)

Phone 604.903.3600

Attendance Line
604.903.3600 Ext 2

Fax 604.903.3601

Email handsworth@sd44.ca