The Halton District School Board will host the 33rd annual Halton Skills Competition, with the elementary competition taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the New Street Education Centre (3250 New St., Burlington), and the secondary competition held on Thursday, March 20 at Georgetown District High School (70 Guelph St., Georgetown).

More than 1,100 elementary and 250 secondary students will showcase their skills across various disciplines, demonstrating their creativity, technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.

Elementary Competitions

The Elementary Halton Skills Competition encourages teamwork and hands-on learning for Grade 4 to 8 students. Competitors apply math, science and technology skills in engaging challenges including character animation, construction, LEGO robotics and TV/video production. These experiences help students connect classroom learning to future careers.

Secondary Competitions

The Secondary Halton Skills Competition demonstrates student expertise in areas such as 2D character animation, architectural design, auto service technology, baking, carpentry, graphic design, IT and welding. These competitions offer hands-on experience and exposure to career pathways in skilled trades and technology.

These competitions determine which teams qualify to advance to the Skills Ontario Competition, competing against students from across the province.

Elementary Results

While our Elementary team did not place for medals, we had students competing in Lego Robotics, TV, Green Energy, Construction and Workplace Safety.

Secondary Results

Pluto Cardenas & Graeme Pacenti - Small Powered Equipment

Ibrahim El Hadi & Adam Scruby for Mechanical Cad - Ibrahim earned Bronze , Adam earned Gold 

Zach Scott - Photography

Brian Bowles, Evan Fleese, Malcolm Peeters & Nathan Davis - Video Production

Rachel McAlpine - Graphic Design

Sierra Kellman & Cooper Tigani - Carpenty Team of 2 earned Bronze 

Ryan Howe - Cabinet Making earned Silver