École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Clubs
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Club Day
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Hey Royals, Club Day is here! Come check out all the awesome groups and find the one that’s perfect for you! Don’t miss your chance to get involved and make new friends!​​
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​​What is Club Day?

Students can take a self-guided tour of Handsworth's new and existing clubs. These student-created clubs will host individual information booths about their club, and any student interested in joining a club, will have an opportunity to do so. There will be a wide range of clubs for them to choose from.

During Club Day students are welcome to come and take a self-guided tour. The individual student-created clubs host information booths, and any student interested in joining a club can choose from over 20 options. There are clubs for a variety of interests.  Students who are interested in creating a new club are asked to message the 2025-2026 Club Coordinator ​Ava Spenta.​


CLUBS 2025-2026

This page is under construction, please check back.

CLUB​DESCRIPTION​​​STUDENT CONTACT(s)
and STAFF MENTOR
DAY(s)TIME and Location

3D Printing Club

​Hello all designers and future engineers. We are having our first official meeting of the 3D Printing Club   today at lunch. We meet every Tuesday at lunch in the Drafting Lab Room 1115.  Come and learn how to 3D print. No experience required.
​Mr. M. Hansen
markhansen@sd44.ca​
​Tuesday
​Lunch
Room 1115
Drafting Lab
Astronomy Club
​Are you interested in learning about astronomy?
Come to the Astronomy Club Friday, September 5 at Lunch in Room 2035
​Ms. M. Marining
mmarining@sd44.ca​

Helena Bahramirad
Adrina Farkhondi
Amelie Shen
Baby Crew



Anita Askari
Bella Zhao
​TBD
​1097
Dance Studio
Best Buddies



Baran Azar
Quinn Fellbaum
Book Club



​Are you looking for a quiet place to read? Do you want to connect with likeminded readers? Join book club! We meet on Tuesdays at lunch in room 2001. Bring a book to read and we’ll see you there!

​​Ms. N, Ray
nray@sd44.ca​

Helia Bahramirad
Kiara Hirji
Stephanie Lui
​Thursday
​​Lunch
Room 2001
Boys Club

​In this Club, there is a strong emphasis on the development of the individual (in essence, laying the foundation of H.O.P.E.) through the receiving of support in the areas of Hope, Opportunity, Positive mentorship, and Education.

Please send Mr. Pather a message on Teams if you would like to join and become a member.  New members are welcome!
​Mr. B. Pather
bpather@sd44.ca​
​Tuesday
​Lunch
Room 2001
Chess Club

​Do you like solving puzzles, testing your brain, or just hanging out with friends?  Then come join the Chess Club!
All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we’ve got a spot for you.  Make new friends, and have some fun over the board.

​Ms. Z. Amiriechimeh
zarmiriechimeh@sd44.ca
​Friday
​Lunch
Room 3034
Coding Club
​The Coding Club is back, please check back for more information.
​Mr. J. Vatougios
jvatougios@sd44.ca​

​Thursday
Lunch
Room 1037
Culinary Arts Club 
Grade 8


Hadi Shariff
​TBD
​Room 1049
​Drama 8 Club
​Are you in Grade 8 and interested in playing Drama Games and performing?
Join the Drama 8 Club.  We meet every Wednesday at Lunch in Room 2001.  No experience needed - all grade 8s are welcome
​Ms. N, Ray
nray@sd44.ca​

​Wednesday
​Lunch
Room 2001
Enviornmental Club
​Are you interested in being involved in the school and helping the environment?
Join the environmental club! Our first meeting is at Lunch on Monday, October 6th in room 2025. No experience is needed and all grades are welcome! We hope to see you there!

​Ms. D. Kovanda,
dkovanda@sd44.ca

Charlotte Ji
​Monday
​​Lunch
Room 2025
E-Sports Club


​The E-Sports Club is back, please check back for more information.



​Mr. J. Vatougios
jvatougios@sd44.ca​
​Thursday
​​Afterschool
Room 1037
First Respondeers

​​Learn the skills of being a first responder.  Take an active role in supporting those in need of medical evaluation in our school
​Mr. D. Cadman
dcadman@sd44.ca​

Quinn Fellbaum
Lion Liem

​​Handsworth Talks
​Ethics bowl is coming to Handsworth! Are you well spoken, well read and interested in the issues of our society today? If so, join the Ethics Bowl team hosted by Handsworth talks, the public speaking club. We will be choosing 7 talented people for our elite team to enter competitions with a chance to proceed to provincials and nationals. Come to our meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 1036 or message Mr. Worley on teams for more information.
​Mr. S. Worley
sworley@sd44.ca
​Wednesday
​​Lunch
Room 1036
Hip Hop Dance Club
​Hey grade 8's! Did you know that Handsworth has an amazing dance program with classes in different styles and levels of dance? We have a grade 8 hip hop dance club! It is Thursdays at lunch in the dance studio room 1097. You can sign up this week at clubs day or just show up on Thursday. It is an amazing opportunity for you to be part of the Handsworth Dance community. Come and check it out!
​Ms. S. Droulis
sdroulis@sd44.ca
​Thursday
​​Lunch
Dance Studio
Room 1097
Improv Club


​Improv Club Drop-in with Ms. Primrose begins September 15 at Lunch
​Ms. C. Primrose
cprimrose@sd44.ca​
​Monday
​13:00 at Lunch
Room 2001
Investment Club




Noa Graham-Cutts​
Amir Shadman
​TBD
​Jack.org
​​Jack.org ​is Canada's largest network of young people supporting young people, offering youth a space to safely learn about mental health, support their peers, seek professional support, and advocate for a future where youth can thrive in mental wellness.
Mr. E. Stamper
estamper@sd44.ca​

​Quinn Fellbaurm
​Friday
​Lunch
Room 2033​
Music Club




Helia Bahramirad​
Flora Kim
​TBD
​Outdoors Club
​Are you in Grade 10–12 and love the outdoors? The Handsworth Outdoors Club is looking for members! A sign-up sheet will be posted outside Mr. Goheen's classroom (Room 3023) starting next Monday.

Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so don't miss your chance to join this exciting adventure!

Mr. A. Goheen
agoheen@sd44.ca

Ms. T. Potter
tpotter@sd44.ca


Peer Tutoring Club




Murial An
Helia Bahramirad
​TBD
Pride Club

​Pride Club has started and is on every Friday at Lunch in Room 2002.

​Ms. C. Higgins
chiggins@sd44.ca​

Artemis Nilsson
​Friday
​Lunch
Room 2002
Racket Sports Club


Haotian Gu
Jayden Oh​
​TBD
Robotics Club
​The Robotics Club is back, please check back for more information.
​Mr. J. Vatougios
jvatougios@sd44.ca​
​Thursday
​Afterschool
Room 1036
Textiles Club



Cate Hudson
Rachel MacDonald-Lin
​TBD
​1047
​​Ultimate Frisbee



Fiona Edgel
Russell McJannet

​TBD
Volleyball Club
​The Handsworth Volleyball Club meets every Friday at lunchtime in the main gym. Students need to be members to attend, membership is easy to sign up for during Club Day. Once joined, students of any grade or skill level can enjoy a fun, learning-focused environment to improve their game.

Mr. M. Fenn
mfenn@sd44.ca

​Bardia Fallah
Mahyar Fassihi
​Friday
Lunch
​Gym
Weightlifting Club


Eddie Cui
Matthew Pirk
​TBD
​2053
Weight Room
Women Rights Club




Muriel An
Avisa Davoodabadi
​TBD







CLUBS 2024-2025

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CLUB​DESCRIPTION​​​STUDENT CONTACT(s)
and STAFF MENTOR
DAY(s)TIME and Location

​Animal Rights Club
​We are passionate about educating everyone about the rights of animals. The focus is on animal tourism for this year. We also collaborate with community groups working for the benefit of animals. 
Julia Runzer, Helene Grewal, and Aileen Kim

Ms. H. Zhai
HelenZhai@sd44.ca​
​Wednesday
​Lunch

Room 1118
Art Club
​A space to create and have fun without  being in a formal course. Members can hone skills and spark creativity. We can work on technical skills, but also games and group projects. It’s a place to make new friends of all grades and backgrounds- no skills necessary! We just want you to have fun. 
​Maya Gauvin, Avisa Davoodabadi, Stella MacNair, and Anna Salomi

Ms. S. Chow   schow@sd44.ca
​Wednesday
​Lunch

Room 1058
Astronomy Club

​Fun activities for students who are interested in exploring the universe through hands-on activities like making a miniature telescope and making a constellation map. Exploration of  current astronomical events and discoveries. 
​Helena Bahramirad, Amelie Shen, and Adrina Farkhondi 

Ms. M. Marining   mmarining@sd44.ca
​Friday
​Lunch

Room 2035
Baby Crew Grade 8
Hip Hop Dance
Grade 8s only - Are you interested in hip hop dancing? Baby Crew members have the option to perform a hip hop dance in the winter and spring dance shows.
Aryana Mehjoo and Sogol Kazimi 

Mrs. S. Droulis
sdroulis@sd44.ca
​Thursday
​Lunch

Dance Studio Room 1097
Best Buddies Club

​​Come on into the Learning Services Centre and have lunch and hang out with some of our cool kids.  Come along on some of our outings to Capilano Suspension Bridge or the Vancouver Aquarium. Sometimes we even have treats!

​Kate Foster

Ms. N. Frost nfrost@sd44.ca
​Wednesday
​Lunch

Room 1038
Book Club

​A place for students to gather, read books, have quiet discussions, and enjoy some treats.
​Stephanie Lui, Kiara Hirji,  and Helia Bahramirad

Mr. N. Ottenbreit  
nottenbreit@sd44.ca
​Tuesday
​Lunch

Room 2012
Chess Club

​Learn how to play Chess or master your skills. Everyone welcome to join in and have fun.
​Soroush Sajad

Ms. Z. Amiriechimeh
zamiriechimeh@sd44.ca​
​Friday
​Lunch

Room 3034
Grade 8 Culinary Arts Club

​Do you love chef-ing it up in the kitchen? Join the NEW Grade 8 Culinary Arts Club and explore the delicious flavours that the world of baking has to offer you all while hanging out with your friends! We will be meeting every Wednesday at lunch in the FOODS room 1049. All grade 8s are welcome to attend the first meeting is Wednesday, April 9 at lunch in room 1049. Join us on our culinary adventure, one recipe at a time! BAKE, EAT, FUN.
​Ms. M. Macario
mmacario@sd44.ca​
​Wednesday
​Lunch

Room 1049
Environmental Club


The Handsworth Global Women’s Issues Club aims to raise awareness about the many challenges women face and create a lasting impact on our school community and the worldwide community of women.

​Create awareness of environmental issues in our world and community. Provide a way that students can make a positive difference working together! 
​​Julia Runzer,  Charlotte Ji, Kian Sameny, and  Ben Nassabeh

Ms. D. Kovanda
dkovanda@sd44.ca

​Tuesday
​​Lunch

Room 2025
Global Women’s Issues Club
​Fundraisers like book sales and Krispy Kreme fundraisers will be organized throughout the year, providing volunteer opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds.
​Muriel An and Avisa Davoodabadi 

Ms. T. Abernethy
tabernethy@sd44.ca
​Monday
​Lunch

Room 2022
Handsworth TALKS

​Our mission to empower students to feel confident speaking in front of a large audience. Experience topics of public speaking such as presentations, TED talks, and different types of speeches using resources from Toast Masters. Learn how to speak so others will listen.
​Sogol Kazimi and Bella Zhao

Ms. K. Jung
kjung@sd44.ca​
​Wednesday
Twice a month
​Lunch

Room 1036
Jack.org club

​We organize events like free hot chocolate and Tim bits to support positive mental health at HSS. We share stories to spark open dialogue about mental health challenges, support, and resources.
Sarah Lee and Abbey Cohen 

Mr. E. Stamper
estamper@sd44.ca 
​Thursday
Lunch

Room 2033
​First Responders Club
​Learn the skills of being a first responder.  Take an active role in supporting those in need of medical evaluation in our school
​Lizzy Bromley and Chris Gawlick

Ms. E. Toombs​ etoombs@sd44.ca
​Friday
​Lunch

Room 3035
​Investment Club

​Our club enables students to learn about the core of investing and how much profit you can make by investing. We have guest speakers that also come during the club time and teach the students about their personal background and why investing is so important and a key to success.
​Miel Katsuura, Kayla Bibby, Noah Graham-Cutts and Amir Shadmand

Mr. Worley
sworley@sd44.ca
​Thursday

on week 1
​Lunch

Room 1036​

Music Club
​Music outreach across different classes in the school, and beyond in the wider community.  
​Paul Wang

Mr. S. Kabok
skabok@sd44.ca
​Contact Paul Wang
​Music Room 1073
Peer Tutoring Club
​This a student-to-student FREE tutoring program that is offered on a volunteer basis. Tutoring takes place during tutorial, at lunch or after school at Handsworth. Student leaders match up tutors with tutee based on specialty-area.


​Paul Wang and Donna Dehghani


​Lunch


​​Physics Club
We supports students with a passion for physics by hosting interesting discussions, preparation for physics competitions, and practising challenging physics problems. 
​Aryan Naseh and Seyedsoroush Sajadi 

Mr. B. Holt bholt@sd44.ca

​Thursday
​Lunch

2005, 2035, 3011
Pride Club

​Serves to provide a safe place for queer/ LGBTQIA2S+ students with a focus on having fun together.
​Nolan Sissons

Mr. K. Gallant kgallant@sd44.ca and Ms. C. Higgins chiggins@sd44.ca​
​Friday
​Lunch

2002
Racquet Sports Club

​Have fun playing a variety of sports that use raquets such as tennis, badminton, and pickle ball.

​Jayden Oh & Haotian Gu

Mr. R. Langston rlangston@sd44.ca

​Wednesday
​​Gym
Textile Club

​The Textiles Club is a fun, relaxing, welcoming space to create all sorts of fabric and yarn crafts. Join us to learn something new, or to work on your own projects. 
​Catie Hudson and Rachel MacDonald-Lin

Ms. J. Lowe
jessicalowe@sd44.ca  
​Friday
​Lunch

Room 1047
Ultimate Club
​The Ultimate! way to get involved with the sport of frisbee. Come out and throw around a disc, play some casual games, and meet some awesome new people.

​Brianne Tixier and Suriya Chiem

Mr. S. Pace space@sd44.ca​ and Ms. J. Clay​ jclay@sd44.ca
​Thursday
​Lunch

Gym or Field
Volleyball Club
​To enhance skill development and game play tactics in the sport of Volleyball for all grade levels.
​Bardia Fallah

Mr. M. Fenn mfenn@sd44.ca
​Friday
​​Lunch

Gym
Weightlifting Club

​Learn how to lift weights safely to get fit and healthy.
​Marty Zhang and Adam Weibe (Gr.12)

Mr. Langston rlangston@sd44.ca
​Monday
​3:00-4:00 PM

Weight Room 2053








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