Students to represent their schools on Team SCDSB at annual skilled trades and technology competition
Since early March, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students from secondary schools across the county have been participating in regional skilled trades competitions in hopes of representing their school and the SCDSB at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition in May. This annual competition promotes skilled trades and technology careers to youth by hosting skilled trades competitions for thousands of students from across Ontario in dozens of contest areas.
Team SCDSB for this year’s Skills Ontario Competition includes 52 students from 10 secondary schools. Following is the complete list of Team SCDSB members who will be competing on May 4 and 5 (teacher-coach names in brackets):
- 2D Character Animation - Team of 2 - Hana B. and Autumn V., Innisdale SS (Chris Zimmerman)
- 3D Character Animation - Team of 2 - Aidan B. and Deklan D., Maple Ridge SS (Paul Ardan)
- Aesthetics - Angelina B-H., Banting Memorial HS (Misty Pews)
- Architectural Technology and Design - Naomi R., Banting Memorial HS (Krystal Hopper)
- Architectural Technology and Design - Quinn J., Collingwood CI (Adam Pearce)
- Auto Painting - Peyton M-P., Banting Memorial HS (Scott Fuller)
- Auto Service Technology - Sam C., Collingwood CI (Kevin Dea)
- Baking - Kaia G., Innisdale SS (Zoe Myles)
- Brick Masonry - Rylan O., Elmvale District HS (Jen Stott)
- Cabinetmaking - Graydon R., Maple Ridge SS (Chris Vaillancourt)
- Cabinetmaking - Jayden P., Innisdale SS (Kieran Fleming)
- Carpentry - Team of 2 - Jack N. and Tiego G., Collingwood CI (Martin Kennett)
- CNC Woodworking - Devon S., Stayner CI (Chris McIntyre)
- CNC Woodworking - Eli W., Eastview SS (Chris Harris)
- Coding - Dryden E., Elmvale District HS (Blair Lesage)
- Computer Aided Manufacturing - Ella Y., Innisdale SS (Craig Banks)
- Computer Aided Manufacturing - Noah V., Innisdale SS (Craig Banks)
- Culinary Arts - Evelyn S., Innisdale SS (Zoe Myles)
- Floristry - Leah G., Banting Memorial HS (Nicole Pineau)
- Graphic Design - Presentation - Ava S., Collingwood CI (Sandra Saunders)
- Graphic Design - Studio Production - Kiera-jo N., Collingwood CI (Sandra Saunders)
- Graphic Design - Studio Production Heidi B., Collingwood CI (Sandra Saunders)
- Hairstyling - Valentina B., Banting Memorial HS (Misty Pews)
- Heavy Equipment Service - Mitchell N., Innisdale SS (Jordyn Harrison)
- Home and Team Building - Team of 4 - Jacob L., Brady M., Zach P., and Kenzie W., Collingwood CI (Neal Ross)
- Horticulture and Landscape - Team of 2 - Ryan M. and Skai B., Banting Memorial HS (Nicole Pineau)
- Job Interview - Onyx R., Innisdale SS (Nathan Teremchuk)
- Job Skill Demonstration - William S., Innisdale SS (Kieran Fleming)
- Outdoor Powered Equipment - Willliam T., Innisdale SS (Jordyn Harrison)
- Photography - Jaanushan K., Nantyr Shores SS (Richard Fuoco)
- Precision Machining - Levi D., Innisdale SS (Craig Banks)
- Prepared Speech - Sepp J-N., Innisdale SS (Nathan Teremchuk)
- Restaurant Service - Reyna M., Collingwood CI (Steve Hoang)
- Robotics - Team of 4 Gavin A-Z., Carson J., Tristan S., and Aiden Y., Collingwood CI (Mat Reive)
- TV and Video Production - Team of 2 - Ella H. and Mariya K., Barrie North CI (Dave Emslie)
- Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4 - Muhammet D., Shai R-E., Fynn T., and Samantha V., Bear Creek SS (Allan Craig)
- Workplace Safety - Maggie R., Innisdale SS (Nathan Teremchuk)
- Workplace Safety - Bineshiinh C., Innisdale SS (Nathan Teremchuk)
Participation in the Skills Ontario Competition is made possible through the dedication of technological education teachers, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. Explore the SCDSB’s skilled trades and technological education programs and learning spaces on our website.
This initiative links directly to the SCDSB Strategic Priorities in the area of Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Information:
Victoria Iceton, Resource Teacher, Student Achievement
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