GUELPH – The success of the Upper Grand District School Board’s (UGDSB) regional skills competition continues to surpass expectations, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever, officials state.
Each year, the UGDSB coordinates a regional Skills Canada competition for students from Grade 4 to 8.
This year’s competition is the biggest yet, with 1,346 students from 57 elementary schools competing in different design challenges, such as Lego robotics, Lego mechanics, character animation, TV/video production, health and safety, design and build, construction, green energy and vex robotics.
These design challenges invite students to apply their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math in an engaging, meaningful and hands-on way.
This provides them with the opportunity to make the connection between what they are learning in school and possible careers in skilled trades and technologies.
The event also encourages collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, innovation and a little friendly competition between schools.
This year’s skills competition will take place on April 4 from 9am to 2pm at the University of Guelph’s University Centre and W.F. Mitchell Athletic Center.
