École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
HPAC Meetings and Events

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Meeting Dates 2024-2025:  ​


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​Date​

Location​
Agenda
Minutes
​Monday, September 23, 2024
at 7:00 pm​

​In person​
Handsworth Learning Commons/Library​
HPAC Agenda September 23, 2024.pdf

HPAC Minutes June 17, 2024.pdf

​Monday, October 21, 2024
at 7:00 pm ​

Via Zoom

Please pre-register and a join code will be sent to you:  Meeting Registration - Zoom

​Approval of the Year End financials for 2023-2024
Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget

October 21, 2024 HPAC Agenda.pdf

HPAC Minutes September 23, 2024 DRAFT.pdf
Posted 2024Oct21

Combined statements Oct 21 2024.pdf

Statement of changes to fund balances June 2024.pdf​​
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Holiday Family Photo Fundraiser

October 21 & 22

​​​ ​​ ​​​PAC Holiday Fundraiser.jpeg
​Monday, November 18, 2024
at 7:00 pm via Zoom​
​Recommendations for Gaming Grant Wish List will be discussed and approved. This is a great way to see how HPAC can impact the student experience.​

Please register in advance with this Zoom​​ link: 

We are in need of volunteers to cover the Treasurer position for the 2025-2026 school Year. We have opportunity to mentor this position with our current volunteers. Please reach out to chair@handsworthpac.ca

Please sign up for the HPAC newsletter and share the link with a friend.​
HPAC Agenda November 18, 2024.pdf


Draft October 21, 2024 HPAC Minutes.pdf
​December

​​No meeting, Winter Break
​Monday, January 20, 2025
at 7:00 pm
​On-line

​Monday, February 24, 2025
at 7:00 pm
​On-line
​March

​No meeting, Spring Break
​Monday, April 14, 2025
at 7:00 pm
​On-line
​Monday, May 26, 2025
at 7:00 pm
In person
In person - Annual General Meeting
​June tbd
​On-line

​​Second Wish List Request - if funds permit​​


​Meeting Dates 2023-202​4​​​

​​Agenda​
​​

​Minutes​​

​Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Handsworth Learning Commons/Library

HPAC Meeting Agenda September 18, 2023.pdf
Minutes May 15, 2023 HPAC Annual General Meeting.pdf

HPAC Meeting Minutes September 18, 2023.pdf
​Monday, October 16, 2023, 7:00 pm in person
Handsworth Learning Commons/Library
​Guest:  Assistant Superintendent Chris Atkinson
October 16, 2023- HPAC Agenda.pdf
Minutes October 16, 2023.pdf
​Monday, November 20, 2023, 7:00 pm in person
Handsworth Learning Commons/Library

​Your RSVP HERE is appreciated but not required for you to join us at the meeting.  

Agenda November 20, 2023.pdf
HPAC Minutes_Nov 20 2023.pdf
​December no meeting
​Monday, January 22, 2024, 7:00 pm

On-line via Zoom
​Due to unpredictable Winter Weather Handsworth PAC has decided to have an ONLINE VIRTUAL meeting on January 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM.



Profit Loss and Balance Sheet 2024Jan22.pdf

HPAC Minutes January 22, 2024.pdf
​​You are invited:

Cybersafe from Exploitation
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Kay Meek Theatre
1700 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver, BC V7V 2G7


Reserve your FREE tickets via Eventbrite​


EEI Flyer.pdf
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Cybersafe Parent Flyer.png
​The Foundry North Shore is hosting the Exploitation Education Institute parent session called Cyber Safe form Exploitation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver. Registration information is available here: Cybersafe from Exploitation Tickets

(This is a good accompaniment for parents to the Grade 7-9 Student Cyber Safe from Exploitation presentations at Handsworth on Wednesday, January 17th.)
Parent Presentation
Substance Use Prevention:           A Guide for Parents​


Participants must register in advance due to limited capacity. Session dates are:





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The Ministry of Education and Child Care, in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson, will be hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers and caring adults. Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive choices when it comes to substance use.

Key Takeaways for Participants:

  • Learn why children/teenagers are drawn to substances.
  • Understand what causes and maintains substance use disorder and needs.
  • Increase your child’s ability to make positive choices about substances.
  • Acquire practical conversation tools for discussing substances in the home.

Please share within your community and email educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca with any questions.

​Monday, February 26, 2024, 7:00 pm

ON LINE via ZOOM
HPAC Minutes Feb 26, 2024.pdf
​March no meeting
​Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 pm

ON LINE via
ZOOM
HPAC Executive Positions available 
If you are interested in volunteering on the 2024-2025 Handsworth PAC now is your time to reach out to the nomination committee. We are especially in need of people with financial experience however all positions are open. For more information please email chair@handsworthpac.ca

Please register in advance for this ZOOM meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  We look forward to seeing you there!
​Registration link: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ckceuopjgrG9TWwkbusC28ncqpaQAB6QOv

April 15, 2024 HPAC Agenda.pdf
HPAC Minutes April 15, 2024.pdf
​Monday, May 13, 2024, 7:00 pm
Handsworth Learning Commons/Library​
​Annual General Meeting

RSVP Link

Please join us for the Handsworth PAC AGM in person May 13, 2024 

Location: Handsworth Secondary Library

There will be refreshments and snacks provided:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNXkNQ0i-n4NwV_LpUORJGcgsMo79syqV_17NyO6kaiPpvtA/viewform

Agenda May 13,2024 AGM.pdf

Draft AGM Minutes - May 15, 2023.pdf
Minutes General Business May 13, 2024.pdf  (Draft)



Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Show your appreciation and check a task off your to do list!

Handsworth PAC is asking for financial donations to support the annual Handsworth Staff lunch.

Donations can be made through your Munch a Lunch account.

If you do not have an account please register with the link below.

The donation campaign will open Friday May 10, 2024  https://munchalunch.com/schools/Handsworth/

​Monday, June 17, 2024, 7:00 pm
via Zoom​
HPAC is having meeting on June 17, 2024 @ 1900. Please register for the ZOOM meeting with the link below:



There will be Wishlist/Gaming Grant approvals at this meeting so please consider attending.

Donate Today!

Please donate supporting Staff Appreciation Lunch using this link: 

https://munchalunch.com/schools/handsworth/

Thank you, Handsworth Staff! 
















 
 
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