École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District
February Royals News
The February edition of the Royal News​ ​features upcoming Theatre Productions, Learning Updates, the spring session of the Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews, and more.
February Royals News

The February edition of the Royal News​ ​features upcoming Theatre Productions, Learning Updates, the spring session of the Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews, and more.




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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  • BR2314
    26 Feb 2026
    All Day
    BR2314
    Feb 26, 2026
    All Day
  • Course Programming
    26 Feb 2026
    8:30 AM- 9:10 AM
    Course Programming
    Feb 26, 2026
    08:30 AM - 09:10 AM
    Learning Commons / Library
    Need help with entering your courses into the MyEd Student Portal?
    Tuesday, February 24
    Thursday, February 26
  • Review & Completion
    27 Feb 2026
    All Day
    Review & Completion
    Feb 27, 2026
    All Day
  • Day 2
    27 Feb 2026
    All Day
    Day 2
    Feb 27, 2026
    All Day
  • PDA Deadline
    27 Feb 2026
    All Day
    PDA Deadline
    Feb 27, 2026
    All Day

    ​Deadline to submit a Grad PDA (Personal Display of Affection), subject to availbility.

  • Week 1
    01 Mar 2026
    All Day
    Week 1
    Mar 01, 2026
    All Day
  • BR1234
    02 Mar 2026
    All Day
    BR1234
    Mar 02, 2026
    All Day
  • BR5678
    03 Mar 2026
    All Day
    BR5678
    Mar 03, 2026
    All Day
  • Band & Strings 2026/27 registration closes
    27 Feb 2026
    All Day
    Band & Strings 2026/27 registration closes
    Feb 27, 2026
    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.

  • Academies 2026/27 registration closes
    28 Feb 2026
    All Day
    Academies 2026/27 registration closes
    Feb 28, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    More information is available on the Academies web page.​

  • Board of Education – Standing Committee Meeting: Budget Development
    03 Mar 2026
    7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
    Board of Education – Standing Committee Meeting: Budget Development
    Mar 03, 2026
    07:00 PM - 09:00 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.

  • Careers in the Arts Fair
    09 Mar 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Careers in the Arts Fair
    Mar 09, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Gordon Smith Gallery, 2121 Lonsdale Ave District Calendar

    ​Students in Grades 9–12 and their families are invited to explore the wide range of careers and career pathways available in the arts. Students with an interest in visual arts, music, music therapy, dance, fashion design, architecture, gallery curation, jewelry making, animation, special effects, or acting are encouraged to attend.

    • Engage with local businesses and cultural icons like the Vancouver Opera, Inuit Gallery of Vancouver, Opus Art Supplies, and Presentation House Theatre.

    • Explore post secondary opportunities with representatives from La Salle College, Capilano University, SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts, KPU’s Wilson School of Design, BCIT Architecture and Design, Vancouver Film School, Langara College, Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University of Art + Design.​

    While optional, please consider completing this registration form​ by March 5. Your registration helps us estimate attendance and ensures you receive a reminder the day before the event.​​

  • Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    10 Mar 2026
    6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
    Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    Mar 10, 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.

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