École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
Grade 8 Retreat

​​​Grade 8 Retreat 2024-2025​

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The 2024-2025 Grade 8 Retreat is planned for Wednesday, September 25 and 26, 2024.  ​
Location: Cheakamus Centre​ 

​Questions?  Contact Vice Principal Mr. Jeff Aw-Yong at jawyong@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.​


Grade 8 Retreat forms:





Grade 8 Information Evening Thursday, September 5 Presentation Notes:



Grade 8 Retreat Trip Details:

Retreat groups, buses, schedules for the day at Chekamus and Handsworth.


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