Students from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) brought home top honours at the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition, representing Team Ontario on a national stage.
Held annually, the competition showcases over 500 of Canada’s most talented students and apprentices across more than 40 skilled trades and technology disciplines. It provides participants the chance to demonstrate technical skills, connect with industry professionals, and explore future career pathways.
This year, HDSB students earned an impressive collection of medals:
Gold Medal Winners:
- Sabina Armstrong (Grade 12, Nelson High School) – Auto Painting
- Neel Shah (Grade 10, Abbey Park High School) – IT Network Systems Administration
- Adam Scruby (Grade 11, Aldershot School) – Mechanical CAD
Silver Medal Winners:
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Bella Zhao and Tegan Tao (Grade 11, Garth Webb Secondary School) – 2D Character Animation
Bronze Medal Winner:
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Jacob Bondarenko (Grade 12, Nelson High School) – Auto Collision Repair
“The outstanding achievements of our students at the Skills Canada National Competition are a testament to their hard work, talent and the learning experiences available through programs and opportunities within the HDSB,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “Their success on the national stage reflects not only their advanced technical skills but also the confidence, creativity and resilience they have developed along the way. These hands-on competitions play an important role in fulfilling our commitment to Learning, Engagement and Achievement, as outlined in the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. By applying their knowledge in real-world scenarios, students are building essential skills and exploring meaningful career pathways in the skilled trades and technology sectors. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing the HDSB and Ontario with such excellence.”
To learn more about the student experience at Skills Canada, click here.
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