Handsworth Secondary School
| Handsworth Secondary School | |
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1044 Edgewood Road , , Canada | |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1961 |
| School board | School District 44 North Vancouver |
| Superintendent | John Lewis |
| Area trustee | Mike McGraw |
| Principal | Dr. Dave Overgaard |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 1428 |
| Language | English French |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Team name | Royals |
| Website | www |
| Last updated: May 17, 2006 | |
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.[1]
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.
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.[2] 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.[3]
Past championships include: 2014 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA 2013 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA
- 2011 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA
- 2011 - Field Hockey - Senior Girls AAA
- 2010 – Volleyball – Senior Girls AAAA
- 2010 – Basketball – Senior Girls AAA
- 2010 – Football – Bantam Boys
- 2009 – Volleyball – Senior Girls AAAA
- 2009 – Soccer – Senior Girls AAA
- 2009 – Basketball – Senior Girls AAA
- 2008 – Volleyball – Senior Girls AAAA
- 2008 – Soccer – Senior Boys AAA
- 2007 – Football – Senior Boys AA
- 2007 – Volleyball – Junior Girls AAA
- 2006 – Soccer – Senior Boys AAA
- 2006 – Basketball – Senior Boys AAA
- 1996 – Football – Senior Boys AA
- 1993 – Volleyball – Senior Girls AAA
- 1979 – Football – Senior Boys
- 1973 – Football – Senior Boys
- 1973 – Football – JV Boys
- 1970 - Basketball - Bantam Boys
Notable alumni
- Mike Ayley, Bass Player in MMVA and Juno Award winning band Marianas Trench
- Cameron Bancroft, actor[4]
- Ian Bird, 2-time Olympian[5]
- Sarah Chalke, actress[6]
- Rebecca Clarke, novelist
- Tavish Crowe, Co-writer of Grammy Award nominated song Call Me Maybe[7]
- Brandi Disterheft, Juno Award winning bassist and composer
- Blythe Hartley, 3-time Olympian and bronze medalist
- Martin Jones, professional ice hockey goalie for the San Jose Sharks [8]and 2-time Stanley Cup winner[9]
- Lise Léveillé, Olympian[10][11]
- Mike Mahood, 2-time Olympian[12]
- Colin McKay, professional skateboarder[13]
- Brent McMahon, 2-time Olympian[14][15]
- Peter Milkovich, 2-time Olympian[16]
- Anna Rice, 2-time Olympian
- John JP Poliquin, music video director[17]
- John Pyper-Ferguson, actor[18]
- Renee Rosnes, 4-time Juno Award winning pianist, composer and arranger
- Robert Sacre, professional basketball player for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers
- Mason Trafford, professional soccer player[19][20]
- Paul Wettlaufer, 2-time Olympian[21]
- Chris Winter, Olympian
- Eugene Wong, professional PGA Tour Canada golfer[22][23]
References
- ^ North Vancouver School District, Handsworth Secondary School
- ^ [1], Handsworth Athletics
- ^ [2], Buchanan Bowl
- ^ Internet Movie Database, Cameron Bancroft
- ^ Field Hockey Canada, Ian Bird
- ^ Internet Movie Database, Sarah Chalke
- ^ [3], Tavish Crowe
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/trades.htm
- ^ NHL, Martin Jones
- ^ Gymn.ca, Lise Léveillé
- ^ Stanford University, Lise Léveillé
- ^ Field Hockey Canada, Mike Mahood
- ^ Colin McKay Info
- ^ USA Triathlon, Potts, Swail Sweep Triathlon Golds for U.S. at 2007 Pan American Games
- ^ Brent McMahon, website
- ^ Field Hockey Canada, Peter Milkovich
- ^ 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards, John JP Poliquin
- ^ Internet Movie Database, John Pyper-Ferguson
- ^ Ottawa Fury, Mason Trafford
- ^ UNLV Rebels, Mason Trafford
- ^ Field Hockey Canada, Paul Wettlaufer
- ^ PGA Tour Canada, Eugene Wong
- ^ University of Oregon, Eugene Wong
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