École Handsworth Secondary
North Vancouver School District

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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  • Grade 10 Numeracy Provincial Assessment
    13 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Grade 10 Numeracy Provincial Assessment
    Jan 13, 2026
    All Day
    TBD
  • BR1234
    13 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR1234
    Jan 13, 2026
    All Day
  • BR5678
    14 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR5678
    Jan 14, 2026
    All Day
  • Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    14 Jan 2026
    6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
    Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    Jan 14, 2026
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Avenue District Calendar

    ​Families and students in Grades 7 to 11 are invited to learn about the various enhanced programs and academies offered at our secondary schools. The event will include short presentations and booths hosted by NVSD staff, academy providers, program facilitators and coaches.​ While optional, we would appreciate your RSVP for this event.​

  • BR2314
    15 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR2314
    Jan 15, 2026
    All Day
  • Black Excellence Day
    15 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Black Excellence Day
    Jan 15, 2026
    All Day
  • Royals Lunch
    15 Jan 2026
    12:50 PM- 1:10 PM
    Royals Lunch
    Jan 15, 2026
    12:50 PM - 01:10 PM
    Grand Commons

    Royals Hot Lunch pick-up at the start​ of Lunch​

  • BR6758
    16 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR6758
    Jan 16, 2026
    All Day
  • Proposed School Calendar 2026/27 — Public Comment Period Open
    13 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Proposed School Calendar 2026/27 — Public Comment Period Open
    Jan 13, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    ​The North Vancouver Board of Education invites your feedback on the Proposed 2026/27 School Calendar.

    Information about the development process for annual scho​ol calendars and a copy of the Proposed 2025/2026 School Calendar can be found on our website

    The opportunity to provide your comments and feedback through an online submission form​ begins at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m​.

  • Board of Education – ​​Standing Committee Meeting: Generative AI, Personal Digital Devices, and Critical Thinking
    13 Jan 2026
    7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
    Board of Education – ​​Standing Committee Meeting: Generative AI, Personal Digital Devices, and Critical Thinking
    Jan 13, 2026
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Virtual 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.

  • Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    14 Jan 2026
    6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
    Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Open House
    Jan 14, 2026
    06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
    Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Avenue District Calendar

    ​Families and students in Grades 7 to 11 are invited to learn about the various enhanced programs and academies offered at our secondary schools. The event will include short presentations and booths hosted by NVSD staff, academy providers, program facilitators and coaches.​ While optional, we would appreciate your RSVP for this event.​

  • Academies 2026/27 registration opens
    15 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Academies 2026/27 registration opens
    Jan 15, 2026
    All Day
    District Calendar

    ​More information is available on the Academies web page.​

  • Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    20 Jan 2026
    6:30 PM- 9:30 PM
    Board of Education – Public Board Meeting
    Jan 20, 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