Many elementary and secondary students from across the Upper Grand District School Board are getting ready to head to the Toronto Congress Centre on May 4-5, 2026, for the Skills Ontario competition.
The Skills Ontario competition features over 2,000 competitors from across Ontario elementary, secondary and post-secondary institutions. The event promotes careers in many fields including electrical, culinary, manufacturing, hair styling, and more.
Competing at the elementary level:
Erin PS:
VEX Robotics (grades 7-8): Evie C., Maya H., Rogan S., and Adalyn S.
Glenbrook ES:
VEX Robotics (grades 4-6): Gabriel H., Austin M., Lily L., and Kayden W.
John Galt PS:
Tech Design (grades 7-8): Sum F., Clara H., Sayge M., and Arlo M.
Rickson Ridge PS:
TV/Video Production (grades 7-8): Sam D., and Bowen C.
Spencer Avenue ES:
Lego Mechanics (grades 4-6): Cohen K., Hannah S., Henry Y., and Avery M.
Waverley Drive PS:
Lego Mechanics (grades 7-8): Waverley Drive PS: Chris L., Rudra O., Henrey B., and Aiden W.
Lego Robotics (grades 7-8): Elliot F., Matthew H., and Michael Q.
Green Energies (grades 7-8): Katelyn Q., Paige B., Sage GB., and Danika R.
Health and Safety (grades 7-8): Emily S., and Asmi M.
Westminster Woods PS:
Construction Challenge (grades 7-8): Addy R., Alex B., Fiona S., and Krusha R.
William C Winegard PS:
Lego Robotics (grades 4-6): Reet M., Marwa J., Yesha S., and Guneet S.
Competing at the secondary level:
Centennial CVI:
Coding: Neo W.
IT Network Systems Administration: Arlind Z.
Web Design and Development: Shiv D.
Centre Wellington DHS:
Aesthetics: Isabella M.
Architectural Technology and Design: Faith T.
Culinary Arts: Kyle W.
Mechanical CAD: AJ R.
Photography: Emily P.
Erin DHS:
Robotics: Michael D., Praise A., Jayme A., and Everett L.
Guelph CVI:
Individual Carpentry: Finley A.
Dual Carpentry: William I., and Henry L.
Cabinetry: Leo S.
Precision Machining: Marshall C.
Auto Service Technology: Ashton M.
Outdoor Powered Equipment: Landon G.
John F Ross CVI:
Plumbing: Cruz M.
Masonry: Quinn G.
Heavy Equipment Service Technician: Thomas S.
Norwell District SS:
Hairstyling: Kassey I.
Prepared Speech: Ella S.
Orangeville DSS:
Welding: Hemani S.
Wellington Heights SS:
Home and Team Building: Thomas R., Luke A., Keagan S., and Mason C.
Westside SS:
2D Character Animation: Maddy B., and Jasper O.
3D Character Animation: Ryker W., and Victor D.
TV and Video Production: Connor H., and Ethan M.
Earning a place at this competition is a huge achievement for students and reflects their dedication, growth, and commitment to excellence in their respective fields.
Best of luck to all UGDSB students heading to Toronto next week and a thank you to all coaches and staff accompanying students.
