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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  • BR6758
    16 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR6758
    Jan 16, 2026
    All Day
  • Basketball Tournament
    16 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Basketball Tournament
    Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
    All Day
    Gym & Grand Commons
  • Week 1
    18 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Week 1
    Jan 18, 2026
    All Day
  • BR1234
    19 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR1234
    Jan 19, 2026
    All Day
  • Grad Assessment Évaluation de littératie de la 12e année (LTF12)
    19 Jan 2026
    All Day
    Grad Assessment Évaluation de littératie de la 12e année (LTF12)
    Jan 19, 2026
    All Day
    Learning Commons

    Provincial Assessment​

    All FRAL 12 Students



  • Royals Lunch
    19 Jan 2026
    12:50 PM- 1:10 PM
    Royals Lunch
    Jan 19, 2026
    12:50 PM - 01:10 PM
    Grand Commons

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

  • HPAC Meeting
    19 Jan 2026
    7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
    HPAC Meeting
    Jan 19, 2026
    07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    Learning Commons/Library
  • BR5678
    20 Jan 2026
    All Day
    BR5678
    Jan 20, 2026
    All Day
  • 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.

  • Digital Media Academy Info Night and Open House
    21 Jan 2026
    6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
    Digital Media Academy Info Night and Open House
    Jan 21, 2026
    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    Argyle Secondary, 1131 Frederick Road District Calendar

    Join the Digital Media Academy (DMA) and Digital Media Academy Lite (DMA Lite) on January 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Argyle library.

    For more information on the DMA academies, visit the DMA website.​

  • Late French Immersion Information Session
    28 Jan 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
    Late French Immersion Information Session
    Jan 28, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
    Education Services Centre, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue District Calendar

    ​​An information session for Grade 5 students and their families interested in learning about the Late French Immersion (LFI) program (entry into the LFI program in Grade 6 in September 2026) will be held on the 5th Floor (Mountainview Room) at the Education Services Centre on 2121 Lonsdale Avenue on January 28, 2026 from 6-7 p.m.

    While optional, you are encouraged to RSVP​ to attend the information session.

    Please contact Tracy Langer, District French Facilitator (tlanger@sd44.ca) if you have any questions.

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme information session
    29 Jan 2026
    6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme information session
    Jan 29, 2026
    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
    Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Avenue District Calendar

    ​Students and families in Grades 8, 9 and 10 from across the district are invited to attend an information session to learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme offered at Carson Graham in Grades 11 and 12. The session will take place in the Carson Graham Library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29. 

    Learn more about this district program on the International Baccalaureate Programmes web page.

  • Dual Credit and Career Programs Information Night
    03 Feb 2026
    6:00 PM- 7:30 PM
    Dual Credit and Career Programs Information Night
    Feb 03, 2026
    06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
    Carson Graham Secondary, 2145 Jones Avenue District Calendar

    Students in Grades 9-11 and their families are invited to an to explore the various dual credit and career exploration opportunities available in Grades 10-12. Students with an interest in the skilled trades, culinary arts, health care and early childhood education are encouraged to attend. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 3 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Carson Graham Secondary. While optional, your RSVP is appreciated.

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