ThoroldNews received the following information from District School Board of Niagara Trustee Nancy Beamer regarding the recent Skills Awards celebration held April 17:
On April 17, I, along with some other trustees, had the opportunity to hand out medals at the 2019 DSBN (District School Board of Niagara) Skills Awards Celebration.
Technological education courses not only provide skills for our students, but they also give them authentic learning experiences. We are very proud of all the students who participated.
Our local winners were:
From Thorold Secondary School:
Mechanical CAD - Charles Champion
Job Interview - Sydney Alexander
Precision Machining - Silver-David Beauchamp
Welding - Bronze - Jacob Turner
Carpentry Team -Silver - Nlan Poirier and Vince Colavecchia
E.L. Crossley - District Champion - Floristry - Rachel Morrow
Bronze - Job Interview - Emily Bonisteel
District Champion - Electrical Installation - Matthew Warankie
Silver - Jason Carter
Bronze - Josh Kerec
Graphic Design
Silver - Emily Rollo
Bronze - Zivi Schaffe
Photography - Silver-Elijah Allison
2D Animation
Silver - Julia Buerger and Monica Pastors
Bronze - Richard Bartlett and Kieran Inaba