Each year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) holds a regional Skills Canada competition for students in Grades 4 to 8.
This year’s competition is the biggest yet, with 1,260 students from 61 elementary schools competing in design challenge events such as Lego robotics, Lego mechanics, character animation, TV/video production, health and safety, design and build, construction, green energy and a new challenge of Vex Robotics.
Math, science
and technology
Officials say the challenges invite students to apply their knowledge of math, science and technology in an engaging, meaningful and hands-on way, providing them with the opportunity to make the connection between what they are learning in school and possible careers in skilled trades and technologies.
The winning teams from each event move on to the provincial competition in May.
Competition
This year’s skills competition will take place on April 6 at College Heights Secondary School, Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute and the Centennial Arena located behind the two schools.
