Feb. 12, 2025 — Halton District School Board
The Halton District School Board will host the 33rd annual Halton Skills Competition, with the elementary competition taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the New Street Education Centre (3250 New St., Burlington), and the secondary competition held on Thursday, March 20 at Georgetown District High School (70 Guelph St., Georgetown).
More than 1,100 elementary and 250 secondary students will showcase their skills across various disciplines, demonstrating their creativity, technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.
The Halton Skills Competition inspires a passion for technology and skilled trades early in students’ educational journeys by providing hands-on learning experiences. By engaging in these challenges, students not only build confidence and problem-solving skills but also gain industry-relevant expertise that helps them envision a future where their creativity and technical abilities can thrive. These competitions play an important part in fulfilling our commitment, as outlined in the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, to Learning, Engagement and Achievement by connecting classroom learning to real-world scenarios. As students apply their knowledge to practical challenges, they develop essential skills and explore meaningful career opportunities in skilled trades and technology.
The Halton Skills Competition inspires a passion for technology and skilled trades early in students’ educational journeys by providing hands-on learning experiences. By engaging in these challenges, students not only build confidence and problem-solving skills but also gain industry-relevant expertise that helps them envision a future where their creativity and technical abilities can thrive. These competitions play an important part in fulfilling our commitment, as outlined in the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, to Learning, Engagement and Achievement by connecting classroom learning to real-world scenarios. As students apply their knowledge to practical challenges, they develop essential skills and explore meaningful career opportunities in skilled trades and technology.
— Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board
Elementary competitions
The Elementary Halton Skills Competition encourages teamwork and hands-on learning for Grade 4 to 8 students. Competitors apply math, science, and technology skills in engaging challenges including character animation, construction, LEGO robotics, and TV/video production. These experiences help students connect classroom learning to future careers.
Secondary competitions
The Secondary Halton Skills Competition demonstrates student expertise in areas such as 2D character animation, architectural design, auto service technology, baking, carpentry, graphic design, IT, and welding. These competitions offer hands-on experience and exposure to career pathways in skilled trades and technology.
These competitions determine which teams qualify to advance to the Skills Ontario Competition, competing against students from across the province.
