Important Reminder - Course Request Verification Forms DUE Thursday, April 17

Grade 8 to 11 students were issued Course Verification forms on Monday, April 14 during Homeroom. Students who did not attend their homeroom may pick-up their verification forms from the school office.

Review your courses, obtain a parent/guardian signature & return them to the school office by Thursday, April 17. Questions? Contact your Grade Counsellor.

Important Reminder - Course Request Verification Forms DUE Thursday, April 17

Grade 8 to 11 students were issued Course Verification forms on Monday, April 14 during Homeroom.

Students who did not attend their homeroom may pick-up their verification forms from the school office.

Review your courses, obtain a parent/guardian signature & return them to the school office by Thursday, April 17. Questions? Contact your Grade Counsellor.

Grade 9 Japan Exchange

You are invited to follow along with the Grade 9 Japan Exchange April 8 to 22.

Day 6: Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima and travel to Takayama

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Career, Job & Volunteer Fair: Wednesday April 16

ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME!
Handsworth Career Job & Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, April 16 from 08:30 to 13:45

Over 20 businesses and community partners will be here to share a wide variety of student opportunities.

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Graduation Banquet Ticket Sales OPEN

Banquet Ticket Sales OPEN via School Cash Online on Monday, April 14 and CLOSE on Friday, May 9, 2025

Please click on this title for details regarding table arrangements, how and when to sign up.

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Graduation Events

Grade 12 Families, please note these important graduation events:

Gr 12 Valedictorian applications - open
Grad Banquet tickets - open
Grad Ceremony rehearsal
Grad Ceremony tickets - open

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The Architect of Love

A School Play proudly presented by Handsworth Theatre and Dance

Handsworth Theatre April 30 & May 1-3 at 7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm

Click on this title for Linktree ticket info

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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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North Shore's teen first responders rush to the rescue

April 14, 2025

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Japan Exchange April 8 - 22

08 Apr 2025

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Japan Exchange April 8 - 22

Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025

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Japan Exchange April 8 - 22 (proposed dates)
BR 2314

16 Apr 2025

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BR 2314

Apr 16, 2025

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Applied Design Skills and Technology Rotation 3 Ends

16 Apr 2025

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Applied Design Skills and Technology Rotation 3 Ends

Apr 16, 2025

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Handsworth Career, Job and Volunteer Fair

16 Apr 2025

8:30 AM- 1:30 PM

Handsworth Career, Job and Volunteer Fair

Apr 16, 2025

08:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Grand Commons

All students are welcome!
Handsworth Career, Job and Volunteer Fair
Over 20 businesses and community partners will be here to share a wide variety of student opportunities.
BR 6758

17 Apr 2025

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BR 6758

Apr 17, 2025

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Applied Design Skills and Technology Rotation 4 Begins

17 Apr 2025

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Applied Design Skills and Technology Rotation 4 Begins

Apr 17, 2025

All Day
Course Request Forms DUE

17 Apr 2025

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Course Request Forms DUE

Apr 17, 2025

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School Office

2025-2026 Course Request (signed) forms are DUE to the school office.
Good Friday

18 Apr 2025

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Good Friday

Apr 18, 2025

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School closed

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Good Friday (statutory holiday)

18 Apr 2025

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Good Friday (statutory holiday)

Apr 18, 2025

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Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year.
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- Time and Date - Good Friday in Canada
Easter Monday (schools closed)

21 Apr 2025

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Easter Monday (schools closed)

Apr 21, 2025

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Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter Monday takes place the day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calendar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday.
Resources:
- Time and Date - Easter Monday in Canada
Understanding the Early Years in BC: Transition to Kindergarten

23 Apr 2025

5:45 PM- 7:00 PM

Understanding the Early Years in BC: Transition to Kindergarten

Apr 23, 2025

05:45 PM - 07:00 PM

Carson Graham Secondary (2145 Jones Avenue) District Calendar

Newcomer parents/guardians are invited to a parent night to learn about the BC School System and how to support your child's transition to Kindergarten in Canada.
Register online by April 16, 2025.
Child minding is available for 4-5 year old children. Space is limited.
SEY2KT Parent Night Poster
National Day of Mourning (half-mast)

28 Apr 2025

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National Day of Mourning (half-mast)

Apr 28, 2025

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The National Day of Mourning is a day when families, workers and employers remember those who have lost their lives on the job. It is an opportunity to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces for all and is observed annually on April 28.
Resources:
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - National Day of Mourning
- WorkSafeBC - Day of Mourning blog post
Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)

30 Apr 2025

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Staff Collaboration Day (shortened day for students)

Apr 30, 2025

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