Resources
Handsworth Information
Handsworth School Newsletter: There is a monthly newsletter containing school and PAC news sent to parents by email. If you are not receiving these, contact the school office at (604) 903-3600 to be added to the mailing list. For past newsletters, click here.
Handsworth Twitter Feed Probably the easiest daily way to stay on top of all things Handsworth: announcements, meetings and game times, event notices, scholarship, post-secondary information and more!
Public Education
North Vancouver District Parent Advisory Council (NVPAC) webpage
BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) website
Canadian Parents for French A parent-led, non profit organization that works to provide French language educational, social, cultural and sporting activities for youth.
North Vancouver School District (NVSD44)
NVSD44 website
Superintendent’s Blog
Distributed Learning (online learning and summer school)
NVSD44 Publications:
Secondary School Enhanced Programs Guide
NVSD44 2011-2021 Strategic Plan
NVSD44 3-Year Operating Plan 2011-2014
Ministry of Education
Family and Youth
North Shore Youth Volunteer Directory
HPAC Guest Speakers - Websites and Handouts
Dollars and Sense - Talking To Your Teens About Money
- Paul Lermitte, Certified Financial Planner
Conflict Management and the Teenage Brain - Raj Dhasi, Turning Point Resolutions
Emergency Preparedness (Home & School) - North Shore Emergency Planning Office
Handsworth Counselling Department - Stacey Schwegler NVSD Counselling Services Protocols
Social Media Education and Awareness - Jesse Miller
Scholarships - Brittany Palmer - Unlock your Future 2014 Handouts
Technology in the Handsworth Classroom - Erica Toombs
Teen Employment - Employment Standards Branch, Health & Safety Centre, Grouse Mountain Careers
Teen/Youth Opportunities - District of North Vancouver - Capilano Community Services Society, DNV Youth Awards, Youth Week
Teen Sexual Health - Salema Noon; The Truth About All Things Teenage - Resources, Saleema's Presentation Notes
Teen Volunteering - Summer Volunteer Opportunities - North Vancouver Recreation Commission - Meh Najak