École Handsworth Secondary
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  • You Are INVITED !

    You Are INVITED !

    Don't miss out!   Come see our annual creative play 'FAKE'
    A collective student theatre production

    ​April 29, 30, and May 2
    ​(Friday, May 1 is SOLD OUT)
    Doors open at 7:00 pm, Show at 7:30 pm ​Tickets $30 via School Cash Online
  • 2026 Graduation Events

    2026 Graduation Events

    ​Attention Grade 12 Families


    Graduation event information is available by clicking on this title:


    ​Ceremony Rehearsal

    Graduation Ceremony

    Graduation Banquet
  • LIBRARY Closures

    LIBRARY Closures

    ​Advance Placement Exams May 4-15

    Library intermmitent closures
  • Summer Learning 2026

    Summer Learning 2026

    Summer Learning provides a platform for students to explore and extend learning opportunities while fulfilling their educational requirements through the month of July. Registration opens May 1 for students within the NVSD. Registration for Out-of-District students opens May 19.

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. 

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News, Events and Opportunities – April 2026
April 02, 2026
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Letter from Supt and Board Chair — Education Week
March 13, 2026
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School Calendar

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  • NVTA Pro-D
    04 May 2026
    All Day
    NVTA Pro-D
    May 04, 2026
    All Day

    ​School is not in session

  • Day 2
    04 May 2026
    All Day
    Day 2
    May 04, 2026
    All Day
  • AP Exams
    04 May 2026
    All Day
    AP Exams
    May 04, 2026 - May 08, 2026
    All Day
    Various

    ​Advance Placement Exams ​May 4 - 15

  • BR1234
    05 May 2026
    All Day
    BR1234
    May 05, 2026
    All Day
  • Red Dress Day
    05 May 2026
    All Day
    Red Dress Day
    May 05, 2026
    All Day
  • BR5678
    06 May 2026
    All Day
    BR5678
    May 06, 2026
    All Day
  • Football Parent Meeting
    06 May 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
    Football Parent Meeting
    May 06, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Learning Commons Library
  • BR2314
    07 May 2026
    All Day
    BR2314
    May 07, 2026
    All Day
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  • District (NVTA) Pro-D Day
    04 May 2026
    All Day
    District (NVTA) Pro-D Day
    May 04, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar
  • Victoria Day (statutory holiday)
    18 May 2026
    All Day
    Victoria Day (statutory holiday)
    May 18, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    Victoria Day was established around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. It is observed annually on the last Monday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia.

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  • Summer Learning registration opens at 9 a.m. (Out-of-District students)
    19 May 2026
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    Summer Learning registration opens at 9 a.m. (Out-of-District students)
    May 19, 2026
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    District Calendar

    ​​Summer Learning registration opens on May 19 for students outside the NVSD. Registration closes on June 22 at 12 p.m.

    For more information on the Summer Learning 2026 course offerings, please visit the Summer Learning website.​

  • Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    19 May 2026
    6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
    Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    May 19, 2026
    06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Education Services Centre, 5th Floor District Calendar

    ​Visit our Public Meetings web page for information on how you can participate and to review the meeting agenda, which is posted on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting.

  • Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)
    27 May 2026
    All Day
    Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)
    May 27, 2026
    All Day
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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

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