On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Upper Grand District School Board held its annual skills photography contest, with students from many local high schools competing.
The students were challenged with two parts. First, they had to take and edit 15 photographs that encompassed the theme “On the move.”
The second part was a mystery object challenge where the students had to include the object in their photograph. The mystery object the students were given was the Canadian flag.
Ethan B. from Westside SS. won first place, Breanna C. from Erin D.H.S. finished 2nd and Addy D. from CWDHS was 3rd.
Ethan B. and Breanna C. will now go on to represent the UGDSB at the Skills Ontario Provincial competition in Toronto in May.
Professional Photographer Chantel Dirksen who judged the photos stated, “I was quite impressed with Ethan's composition and editing of his photographs. All of his images were sharp, in focus and told a story. Breanna’s event photos with the different lighting was really special and well done. Her photograph of the Canadian flag was unique and very artistic. Addy took some beautiful still images and I was impressed by her shattered glass image."
Congratulations to all students who participated!
