École Handsworth Secondary

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Course Programming Presentation for Parents/Guardians (adults only) of current grade 7 students entering grade 8:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Optional student-led tours at 5:15 PM Grand Commons
Presentation at 6:00 PM Theatre

Course Programming Presentation

Course Programming Presentation for Parents/Guardians (adults only) of current grade 7 students entering grade 8:

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Optional student-led tours at 5:15 PM Grand Commons

Presentation at 6:00 PM Theatre

Course Programming Presentations

Course Programming Presentations for Parents/Guardians (adults only) of students entering grades 9 through 12
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Grade 8 into 9 at 5:30 PM Grand Commons
Grade 9 into 10 at 5:30 PM Theatre
Grade 10 into 11 at 7:00 PM Grand Commons
Grade 11 into 12 at 7:00 PM Theatre

Course Programming Presentations

January 2025 Provincial Graduation Assessments

WHAT? Literacy Assessments
WHO? ALL Grade 10 and 12 Students
WHEN? Grade 10 January 13, 2025
Grade 12 January 14, 2025
Report to your assigned room 15 minutes PRIOR to your exam time

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Grad Skate Thurs, Jan 23

Grade 12s are invited!
Thursday, January 23, 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Grads please RSVP via the Grad Council instagram page

Shipyards Skating Plaza
125 Victory Ship Way, North Van
RSVP to Grade 12 Grad Council

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Handsworth Presents Hands Up

Winter dance show featuring dances inspired by movies and shows. This fun event showcases the talents of over 120 Handsworth dancers. Dances in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, samba and musical theatre!

Thursday Jan 16 & Friday Jan 17 @ 7pm Tickets $20

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Trade Programs Information Night 2025 Jan 23rd 6:00 - 8:00 PM Sutherland Secondary

NVSD invites students and their families to explore various trade opportunities available to students in Grade 10-12. On January 23rd, learn from local businesses, SkilledTrades BC (Formerly the ITA), post-secondary representatives and NVSD career program educators.

Registration open until January 20, 2025

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Artists for Kids' Limited Edition 2024 Fall Portfolio

The Gordon Smith Gallery releases five limited edition prints in inaugural Artists for Kids’ “2024 Fall Portfolio” launch.
The fall portfolio include works by artists Samuel Roy-Bois, Anna Binta Diallo, Sara Khan and Sandeep Johal.

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Course Programming Presentations

Presentations for Parents/Guardians:

Grade 7 into 8 Tuesday, January 28
Optional tour 17:15, Presentation 18:00

Gr 8 into 9 Tue Feb 4 17:30 Commons
Gr 9 into 10 Tue Feb 4 17:30 Theatre
Gr 10 into 11 Tue Feb 4 19:00 Commons Gr 11 into 12 Tue Feb 4 19:00 Theatre

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Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night — January 15

Families and students in Grades 7 to 11 are invited to learn about the enhanced programs and academies offered at NVSD secondary schools for the 2025/26 school year.

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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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Superintendent's Welcome Back from Winter Break

January 06, 2025

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December 23, 2024

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December 20, 2024

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Provincial Graduation Literacy Assessment
Mandatory for all Grade 10 and 12 Students
January 13 - January 14, 2025 Provincial Graduation Assessments
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Proposed School Calendar 2025/26 — Public Comment Period Open

14 Jan 2025

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Jan 14, 2025

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District Calendar

The North Vancouver Board of Education invites your feedback on the Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar.
Information about the development process for annual school 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 Tuesday, January 14, and ends on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night — January 15

15 Jan 2025

6:30 PM- 8:30 PM

Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies Night — January 15

Jan 15, 2025

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Carson Graham Secondary District Calendar

Students in Grades 7 to 11 and their families (from across the North Shore) are invited to learn about the various enhanced programs and academies offered at our secondary schools. Taking place on Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m, at Carson Graham Secondary (2145 Jones Avenue, North Vancouver), 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 to this event.
Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

21 Jan 2025

6:30 PM- 9:30 PM

Board of Education – Public Board Meeting

Jan 21, 2025

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.
Board of Education – Standing Committee Meeting

04 Feb 2025

7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Board of Education – Standing Committee Meeting

Feb 04, 2025

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.
Proposed School Calendar 2025/26 — Public Comment Period Closes

11 Feb 2025

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Proposed School Calendar 2025/26 — Public Comment Period Closes

Feb 11, 2025

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District Calendar

The North Vancouver Board of Education invites your feedback on the Proposed 2025/26 School Calendar.
Information about the development process for annual school 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 Tuesday, January 14, and ends on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m