August 19, 2026 — Halton District School Board
The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of 16 graduating students who have been named recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s Academic Medal.
Presented annually, the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal honours a graduating student at each secondary school who achieves the highest academic standing in their graduating class. The award recognizes students whose dedication, perseverance and commitment to learning have resulted in exceptional academic achievement.
The HDSB extends its congratulations to this year’s recipients and celebrates the hard work and accomplishments that have marked their secondary school journeys.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients and the remarkable academic achievements these HDSB students have demonstrated. Reaching the highest academic standing in a graduating class takes determination and a sustained commitment to learning. These students have set an inspiring example for their peers, and we look forward to seeing how they carry their knowledge and aspirations into their next chapters.
— Curtis Ennis, Chief Executive Officer of the HDSB
HDSB’s 2026 Governor General’s Academic Medal Recipients
| School | Student | Average |
| Abbey Park HS | Yuxuan ‘Cathy’ Zhang | 99.333% |
| Acton District School | Graeme Furzer | 97.57% |
| Aldershot School | Kaiden Slipper | 97.6% |
| Burlington Central HS | Brayden Wong | 96.1% |
| Craig Kielburger SS | Zain Fecto | 97.47% |
| Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS | Maya Jazayeri | 90% |
| Elsie MacGill SS | Bryan Peart | 98.12% |
| Garth Webb SS | Arthur Chao | 99.12% |
| Georgetown District HS | Sherida Bunyaratsaranee | 94.67% |
| Iroquois Ridge HS | Marisa Alexander-Carew | 97.58% |
| M. M. Robinson HS | Kallem Manning | 100% |
| Milton District HS | Prabhleen Soni | 98.75% |
| Nelson HS | Evan Bailie | 98.47% |
| Oakville Trafalgar HS | Aaron Huang | 98.27% |
| T. A. Blakelock HS | Rishi Kaul | 98% |
| White Oaks SS | Zoe Vasilijevic | 98.375% |
