School type Public, high school Area trustee Mike McGraw Grades 8–12 Phone +1 604-903-3600 Founded 1961 | Superintendent John Lewis Principal Dr. Dave Overgaard Enrollment 1428 Number of students 1,428 Funding type State school | |
School board School District 44 North Vancouver Profiles | ||
Handsworth secondary school
Handsworth Secondary School is a high school in the district of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and part of School District 44 North Vancouver. As of September 2010, the school reported 1423 students enrolled in Grades 8–12.
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- Handsworth secondary school
- Welcome to handsworth secondary school
- Academics
- Athletics
- Notable alumni
- References
Handsworth Secondary School is close in proximity to the Upper Mackay Creek Park. It is also located within 5 minutes' drive of Grouse Mountain to the north and the Capilano Suspension Bridge in the south. The school is accessible via Capilano Road, exit 14 off BC Highway 1. The nearest public transit routes are TransLink Buses #232 and #236 which stop at the corner of Capilano and Edgewood Road, a short walk from the school.
Welcome to handsworth secondary school
Academics
Handsworth offers courses in a variety of subjects, including the humanities, sciences, language arts, business, fine and performing arts, and computer technology. The performing arts program performs an original play every year at Centennial Theatre.
Handsworth also offers several Advanced Placement courses: Calculus AB, Computer Science, English Literature, English Language, French, Microeconomics, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics 2, Studio Art: Drawing and Painting, 3-D Design Portfolio, and 2-D Design Portfolio.
Athletics
The Handsworth Royals' athletic department is proud of its programs, which are rich in tradition, leaving a legacy of excellence in both participation and competition. The school has teams in football, rugby union, rowing, wrestling, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, swimming, mountain biking and soccer. Every year, the Carson Graham Eagles football team play their rivals, the Handsworth Royals, in the Buchanan Bowl. The very first Buchanan Bowl was played in 1987 and is named after Mr. James Buchanan, a teacher and administrator who worked at both schools and died in 1986.
Past championships include: 2014 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA 2013 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA