Guelph, ON -- The Upper Grand District School Board proudly hosted its annual Elementary Skills Competition earlier this month at the University of Guelph’s W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre. The event brought together students from across the board to showcase their problem-solving, collaboration, and technical abilities in an action-packed day of friendly competition.
In partnership with the Ontario Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program, the competition aimed to foster innovation, teamwork, and curiosity in young learners. From building mechanical marvels out of LEGO to demonstrating tech design ingenuity, students rose to the challenge in a variety of categories designed to mirror real-world skills and careers.
Parents, educators, and supporters filled the venue with cheers and encouragement, creating a vibrant atmosphere as students put their creativity and teamwork to the test. Those who won in the following Skills Competition categories, will be moving onto the Provincial Competition in Toronto the first week of May.
Here are this year's results:
2025 Elementary Skills Competition Winners
Construction Challenge
🥇 Arbour Vista PS: Mika K., Elliott B., Rhys W., Jack B.
🥈 Erin PS: Will A., Easton H., Harris H., Ivy B.
🥉 Laurelwoods ES: Kyla D., Maddison B., Oskar P., Christina C.
Green Energy
🥇 Erin PS: Cooper, Isabelle, Vani, Maya D.
🥈 Waverley Drive PS: Molly M., Evelina P., Katelyn Q., Lily W.
🥉 Mitchell Woods PS: Abigail C., Hoang T., Katie P., Peter O.
Health and Safety
🥇 Elora PS: Maya, Ethan
🥈 Sir Isaac Brock PS: Harper, Ayat
🥉 Kortright Hills PS: Ishanvi N., Sara S.
Lego Mechanics (Gr. 4–6)
🥇 John McCrae PS: Kate F., Sam B., Alek C., Callan C.
🥈 Paisley Road PS: Maddy, Rhyus, Freddy, Spencer
🥉 Princess Elizabeth PS: Nora C., Evie J., Makayla M., Blake T.
Lego Mechanics (Gr. 7–8)
🥇 Waverley Drive PS: Avon W., Aiden W., Christopher L., Rudra O.
🥈 Spencer Avenue ES: Madeline, Elizabeth, Aiden, Cohen
🥉 Grand Valley & District PS: Rosslyn S., Jackson S., Parker M., Devin P.
Lego Robotics (Gr. 4–6)
🥇 Gateway Drive PS: Sogyal, Kyle, Lincoln, James
🥈 Maryborough PS: Maya, Lauren, Lila, Chloe
🥉 (Tie) William C. Winegard PS: Reet, Guneet, Marwa, Yesha
🥉 (Tie) Westwood PS: Tiffany, Hazel
Lego Robotics (Gr. 7–8)
🥇 Sir Isaac Brock PS: Mason, Cally, Aaray
🥈 William C. Winegard PS: Zareesh, Jackson, Sullivan
🥉 Erin PS: Rose, Kylie, Jiya, Eleanor
Tech Design
🥇 Palmerston PS: Grayson D., Ava J., Madison J., Alexa S.
🥈 Aberfoyle PS: Basit Q., Grady J., Colin M., Feliks S.
🥉 Minto-Clifford PS: Lexi D., Peyton M., Sky B., Charlotte R.
TV/Video Production
🥇 Arbour Vista PS: Josh E., Amelia T.
🥈 Minto-Clifford PS: Sydney J., Adelaide F.
🥉 Rickson Ridge PS: Bowen C., Sam D.
VEX Robotics (Gr. 4–6)
🥇 East Garafraxa PS: Rachel M., Colton W., Andrew K., Ben S.
🥈 Glenbrook ES: Gabriel H., Austin M., Lily L., Kayden W.
🥉 (Tie) Eramosa PS: Jane S., Winston D., Evan M., Heidi B.
🥉 (Tie) Drayton Heights PS: Colton R., Jaxson D., Colson L., Luca G.
VEX Robotics (Gr. 7–8)
🥇 Waverley Drive PS: Lucas J., Jack O., Michael B., Simon T.
🥈 Glenbrook ES: Logan S., Jayden P., Sam H.
🥉 East Garafraxa PS: Karam S., Gryphon O., Claire B., Nathan L.
The UGDSB congratulates all participants on their achievements and thanks staff, volunteers, and families for their ongoing support of student success in experiential learning. Events like these not only recognize student excellence but also celebrate creativity, teamwork, and the power of hands-on learning.