DECEMBER 2018 ROYALS NEWS
THE HANDSWORTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPS EMPOWERED, INNOVATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE LEARNERS WHO SERVE AND LEAD WITH CURIOSITY AND INTEGRITY.
Senior Girls Field Hockey win second straight AAA Provincial title. Our Senior Girls team once again showed they were the class of the field at the AAA Provincials held at Tamaniwus Park in Surrey November 14 - 16. They went undefeated in their pursuit of the Provincial Banner defeating Cowichan in the final. Congratulations to all the players and especially to our graduating seniors: Caitlin Anson, Jennifer Floyd, Nora Goddard-Despot, Tara Hamilton, Selin McGuffie, Bronwyn O'Callaghan, Hannah Rumble, and Ainslie Timlin.https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsLEqCgVYAA9bR0.jpg
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December 2018
Term 1 Report Card Term 1 report cards will be published to the Parent Portal on Friday, December 14th, 2018. For more information on how to create your parent portal account please visit the school website.
AP French Immersion 12 Performance This year, the AP French Immersion 12 class has written an original play entitled “La Chambre". The students all worked extremely hard in class and dedicated many hours outside of school time to write, and edit the play. Now they are very busy rehearsing in order to present their production in December. On December 10th the play will be presented to all Handsworth French Immersion students as well as other elementary and secondary schools. On December 11th, the show will be open to the public at 7:00 pm in the Drama room. Come & support this very keen, enthusiastic, committed and very proud group of French Immersion students!
No Regrets Basketball Tournament The storied North Shore Invitational Basketball Tournament, which saw the likes of Steve Nash and Robert Sacré over its 25 years, morphed into the ‘No Regrets’ Tournament in 2015. Under the guidance of the Tournament Committee of the Quinn Keast Foundation, the tournament includes a 16 team boys’ bracket and an 8 team girls’ bracket. For the last 12 years, the QKF has hosted basketball games, built outdoor courts, and awarded scholarships to numerous high school students, all while taking the ‘No Regrets’ approach. The tournament has welcomed teams from Prince Rupert, Calgary, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and in 2018, from Saskatchewan and Sydney, Australia.
The ‘No Regrets’ Tournament has a strong community presence and uses its online and social media present to include game stories, photos and commentary. In the four North Shore gyms used by the Tournament there are dance teams, mascots, and pep rallies ensuring that the North Shore is involved and students, parents and the general public are excited about the high level of basketball being represented. And, of course, the QKF presents scholarships rewarding the player recipients for their dedication and passion for their sport.
The goal of the ‘No Regrets’ Tournament is to provide a memorable experience for all participants. British Columbia is known for its amazing basketball tournaments, so our goal is to leave the student-athletes with great memories and an eagerness to return the following year, while spreading the mantra of "No Regrets" and its relevance to BC basketball. This simple saying is something that many of us have lived our lives by
!2 DECEMBER 2018 over the last decade and truly believe it is a message worth spreading. With terrible losses, like the passing of a great person such as Quinn Keast, comes great motivation to be better. With the inspiration of Quinn's story by our side, the No Regrets Basketball Tournament Committee is both proud and excited to bring this special event to our local gyms for many years to come.
We thank everyone that has helped us make our vision for this tournament a reality through sponsoring the events. No Regrets.
Student Art by: Ali R., Grade 11
For up-to-date information on events and news about Handsworth, visit our website www.sd44.Ca/School/Handsworth/Pages/Default.Aspx Connect with us on Social Media, follow us on Twitter @HandsworthHSS, on Instagram @handsworthhss, on Facebook @HSSRoyals or subscribe to our Youtube Channel https:// www.youtube.com/channel/UCaiUaNlr2b79bPXNr5z1Y2Q !3 DECEMBER 2018
HOLIDAY HAMPERS 2018!
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN WHERE OUR HANDSWORTH COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HELP THOSE IN NEED!
Every year, there are families who struggle to make ends meet and the holidays are a very difficult time of year for them. Our Holiday Hampers are Handsworth’s way of contributing to these families’ happiness and well-being during this season.
How to help?
•Each grade is ‘adopting’ two families, each with similar needs. Please contribute in the form of GIFT CARDS (with amount written on it) and/or NEW ITEMS/TOYS (please refrain from giving used items) to match the needs of the families.
How do I know what I should buy for these families?
•Each grade is assigned 2 families. Students will receive a list with the items needed for each family.
Where does my child hand in the items?
•ITEMS/TOYS: Your child will bring in the new item/toy to their BLOCK 5 and place it in a designated box.
•GIFT CARDS are much appreciated. Please WRITE THE AMOUNT you’ve donated on the gift card. oWe need this amount on the card in order to equally divide the gifts between each of the 10 families we are helping. oGift cards may be handed in to ANY teacher. It doesn’t have to be your Block 5 teacher. The most important thing is that gift cards are not lost en route so feel free to hand them in at any time.
•Students may also choose to place their gifts into bins in front of the office. Place them in your grade’s bin!
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FAMILY 1: (Grade 8) GIRL – 9 years old clothing size 12 to 14 and shoe size 2 BOY – 14 years old men’s size large (outerwear and XL) Shoe size men’s 11 Wish List: Crafts for the girl and gift cards for games for Xbox for the boy.
FAMILY 2: (Grade 8) GIRL – 9 years old – clothing – small teens; shoe size 7 BOY – 13 years old – clothing – men’s medium; shoe size 10 Wish List: Boy loves to read, go to the movies and swim Girl loves craft kits, reading and swimming.
FAMILY 3: (Grade 9) BOY - 14 and 18 years old. For the 18 years old - clothing men’s medium and shoe size 13 For the 14 years old - clothes size small/medium men’s and shoe size 12. Wish List: hair products, electric shaver, t-shirts, gift cards
FAMILY 4: (Grade 9) MOM in wheel chair – would like a comfy sweater and/or pants, size Large BOY – 19 years old; clothing size men’s large and shoe size 12 Wish List: easy to cook things, shrimp is a favourite.
FAMILY 5: (Grade 10) BOY – 7 years old - shirt size 8, pants size 12 (32” waist), shoe size 4 Wish List: Star Wars, puzzles and books
FAMILY 6: (Grade 10) BOY – 7 years old – clothing size 10 kids; shoe size 1.5-2.
Wish List: loves science and building thing ** Family is gluten free**
FAMILY 7: (Grade 11) BOY – 8 years old – clothing size 8-9; shoe size 5 BOY – 5 years old - clothing, size 5-6, shoe size 13 Wish List: Heelys shoes Tech deck toys and the park for the tech deck. Pyjs for ‘PJ day at school’ Winter jackets Rock sets, monster jam toys, peashooters Math tutoring for mom? Trying to get into PDP.
FAMILY 8: (Grade 11) BOY - 12 years old. - Clothes size 10-12, shoe size 6
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Wish List: Loves games and puzzles.
FAMILY 9: (Grade 12) GIRL: 6 years old – clothing size 6-7, shoe size 13 Clothes – pink and purple are favourite colours. Slippers, size 13 Wish List: Math workbooks that mom can use with her.
FAMILY 10: (Grade 12) GIRL – 7 years old. – clothing size 7-8 BOY – 5 years old – clothing size 5-6 Wish List: This family has lost everything due to an accident – household appliances/furniture/items are also most appreciated
Please consider this worthwhile cause as it truly makes a remarkable difference in the lives of the families in need.
Thank you for your generosity!
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November Review
A small sample of the great things that happened this past month. Follow us on Twitter (@HandsworthHSS) or on Instagram (@handsworthhss) to stay up-to-date on school events.
On November 22, students from the Music Outreach Society Club shared their Handsworth Senior Boys Basketball Team takes incredible music talent at the Louis Brier second place in a hard fought battle with Jasper Senior Home and Hospital. If you’d like to Place Secondary at the Mike Dea Tournament. join us for other concerts in the year, George Horn Tournament All-Star. please email [email protected] to express your interest!
Handsworth Helpers from Mr Burtt’s PE 11/12 class visit @ClevelandEcole to build connections with elementary school students
Artist Maria Tratt joined Handsworth’s Drawing & Painting 12 and Art 9/10 classes to share her work and her processes in two exciting printmaking workshops. !7 DECEMBER 2018
Handsworth 21st Century Classroom Furniture Fundraiser
Each year the Handsworth School Community comes together and supports initiatives at the school. This year we are starting the process of transforming the furniture of one classroom into furniture that is more reflective of 21st century learning needs.
Flexible, movable and collaborative furniture that enhances the work teachers already do in their classrooms!
Last year we began the process with our Library Learning Commons and we hope to continue the school transformation in preparation for our move to the new school in September of 2021! NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT YOU CAN HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF $25,000 We are a community of 1500 students and if every family contributed even a small amount, we would achieve our goal!
To learn more about the process, contact: Ms. Rupi Samra-Gynane, Principal [email protected] Please make cheques payable to: Handsworth Secondary School OR School District 44
Cash/Cheque donations are all eligible for a tax receipt.
Please include your name and address if you would like a tax receipt mailed to you. Donations can be dropped off at the school.
If you would like to contribute online go to: https://sd44.schoolcashonline.com
Under the “Items” tab click on “Make a Donation” and for “Fund Destination” select Handsworth.
A TAX RECEIPT will be emailed to you upon completion of your cart checkout. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND COMMITMENT TO
EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION AT HANDSWORTH!
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International students having fun craving pumpkins World-Class talent, Noah Preminger Quartet were at Handsworth for the first time during Royal Flex Time recently to perform for and answer questions from our Jazz Band.
Jesse Miller @MediatedReality meeting with our Another AMAZING night of Hands Up! Congratulations to all our Grade 10 students today as part of Careers 10 to performers, and thanks to all the dedicated staff who made discuss Digital Citizenship tonight happen. Thanks to Handsworth student, Anova, for the
The Colour Party at Remembrance Day Assembly. Handsworth students kicking off their morning at We For She with @BowinnMa !9 DECEMBER 2018
YEARBOOK INFORMATION FOR 2019 GRADS – PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY!
The information here is non-negotiable and all deadlines must be met – no exceptions. Late submissions for anything will not be included.
Email all submissions to: [email protected]
Be sure to submit to the correct email address – several students last year sent their content to the wrong email address with a typo and were not included.
1.Grad Write-Ups and Baby pictures are optional. 2.You only get a Grad Write-Up in the Yearbook if you have had a proper Grad Photo in a gown taken at Artona. 3.If you do not get a proper Grad Photo with a gown, your Go-Card Picture will be used. 4.Grad Write-Ups and Baby Pictures for the yearbook are due January 15th, 2019. No late submissions will be included. 5.Grad Write-Ups can be a maximum of 400 characters including spaces, punctuation, letters, and numbers (NOTE – that is 400 characters, NOT 400 words). Your Write-Up CANNOT have any abbreviations, initials, slang, social media handles/websites, bullying, innuendo, or anything that is inappropriate for a school publication. If you try to include anything that is not appropriate for a school publication, you do not get to have a Grad Write-Up – it will simply not be included and you will not have a chance to resubmit. 6.You have one submission – you cannot submit a Grad Write-Up and then change or resubmit it – this causes too much chaos and unnecessary work for the Yearbook team. 7.Edit your Grad Write-Up and have several people proof-read it! It will be in print forever! 8.Baby Pictures must be submitted as a high-resolution jpeg. If you are scanning a picture, make sure that you crop it and submit it in the proper orientation. 9.Submit your Grad Write-Up and Baby Picture TOGETHER IN THE SAME EMAIL. In the subject line, include your full name. 10.Grad group shot will be taken at lunch on Tuesday, February 12th at 12:50 pm in the Gallery. There will only be one group shot taken this year – if you are not there, you will not be included.
11.PLEASE get your Grad Photo taken between December 16th-19th during the times set aside for Handsworth Graduates. These dates are published in the school calendar. If you need retakes, this must be done by February 28th, 2019 and you will pay an additional sitting fee.
12.SHARE THIS INFO WITH ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS!! Too many late submissions did not get included last year. 13.There are 2 sections to the Grad section of the Yearbook – make sure you read this carefully so that you know where you will be placed in the book. See over.
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There will be no exceptions made for students in terms of where they are placed in the Yearbook. You will be placed based on what you submit. Come see Ms. Desfosses in Room 106 for clarification.
A.If you have had a proper Grad Photo in a gown, you will be included alphabetically like this:
If no write-up is received, yearbook staff will provide a message that will appear instead.
B.If you have NOT had a proper Grad Photo in a gown, you will be included alphabetically like this with your Go- Card Picture (after those in the previous section). Baby Pictures will still be included here:
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Handsworth Alumni Network
Are you a graduate of Handsworth, parent of a graduate or know one of our amazing grads?
The bonds created at Handsworth do not end with graduation, whether you graduated last year or fifty years ago. Handsworth alumni are "Royals for life." Handsworth Secondary has a rich and storied history filled with memorable moments, and global network of incredible alumni.
Over the next few years, as we transition to a new building, we would like to take the opportunity to reach out to our alumni community with updates on the new school, opportunities to connect and news on the many events happening at Handsworth.
If you would like part of the Handsworth alumni network, please provide us with your contact information. (https://goo.gl/forms/a1mbIh4kZMvaqZeH2) *Your information will not be share with any outside groups or organizations.
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WELCOME TO THE 2018/2019 BASKETBALL SEASON
The Handsworth Basketball Parent Committee is delighted to once again host our Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser to benefit the Handsworth Basketball Program. We would really appreciate your support! The plants are beautiful! Perfect for decorating your home or business and great for hostess and thank you gifts. The sizes, colours and prices of available plants are as per the table below:
Pot Size Red White Pink Jingle Bells - Price Incl Tax Red with Pink Flecks 6” – mul bloom $15 8” – mul bloom Not Available $20 10” – mul bloom Not Available $31
HOW TO ORDER: Order online through MunchaLunch – fast and easy! Here’s how: •If you don’t already have a MunchaLunch account, you can create one by going online to www.munchalunch.com/schools/handsworth then add a child to your account & select their grade. Then click the yellow “Fundraising Open” option. If you ALREADY have a MunchaLunch account, then just login and click the yellow “Fundraising Open” option. •Select the items you would like to purchase and click on “Verify My Order”, then associate the order with any child in your account & complete the payment. •Note: you must have a student at Handsworth to create an account within this system.
ORDERS DUE: MONDAY DECEMBER 3RD - BY 8.00PM ORDER DELIVERY: FRIDAY DECEMBER 7TH - FROM 3.00-7.00PM - Pick up from Handsworth School cafeteria
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Wedge’s Kitchen
Moosewood Restaurant Cornbread
Ingredients
125ml flour 125ml cornmeal 2ml salt 15ml sugar or honey 5ml baking powder 2.5ml baking soda 1/4 - 1/2 ml cayenne pepper 1/2 egg 125ml buttermilk 25ml butter
Optional 50ml corn Green onions Jalapeno peppers
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in cast iron skillet or baking pan. Combine dry ingredients. Mix egg with buttermilk. Pour wet ingredients in dry and mix until just combined. Pour batter into pan (with butter) and mix again. Bake for 20 minutes.
Number of Servings: 6
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