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March 2025: Student of the Month
Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 09:11 AM
The Student of the Month for March is Caitlin McCourt, a Grade 9 student at Riverside Secondary School. Caitlin is a remarkable example of this month’ s theme of “innovation”.
Caitlin is a driving force behind the Save IB initiative. She took an innovative approach to student advocacy by organizing walkouts and meetings, and represented student voice in media interviews. As the coordinator of social media, Caitlin used innovative posts to raise awareness and rally support, leading to an...
Lauryn Smith, Non-Profit, Education and Childcare SHSM Student
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 08:56 AM
This month’s SHSM Student Spotlight shines brightly on Lauryn Smith from Essex District High School—a dynamic, driven, and deeply compassionate student from Essex who is redefining what it means to lead through service. As part of the Non-Profit, Education & Childcare Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program, Lauryn has woven community involvement, academic excellence, and unstoppable spirit into every step of her high school journey.
We sat down with Lauryn to hear more about her SHSM journey...
GECDSB Students Shine at St. Clair College’s GET SKILLED Competition
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 01:22 PM
Students from the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) demonstrated their outstanding talent and dedication to skilled trades at this year’s GET SKILLED competition, held at St. Clair College. Competing in a range of trade-based challenges, GECDSB students showcased their expertise in automotive service, baking, carpentry, precision machining, and hairstyling—earning an impressive 10 medals across various disciplines.
The event, a pre-qualifier for the Skills Ontario competition...
Kirstina Heide, Hospitality and Tourism SHSM Student
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 12:58 PM
Meet Kirstina, a dedicated and driven student from Leamington District Secondary School who has embraced the Hospitality and Tourism Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program to explore her passion for the culinary arts. Inspired by a Grade 9 hospitality class, she discovered a love for cooking and continued to build her skills throughout high school, ultimately joining the SHSM program to deepen her knowledge and gain hands-on experience.
Through her co-op placement with the STEPS program,...
Izabela Trajkovski, Environmental SHSM Student
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 09:06 AM
This month’s SHSM Student Spotlight features Izabela Trajkovski , a passionate and curious student from Walkerville, who has embraced the Environmental Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program as a way to deepen her understanding of sustainability and environmental issues. Drawn to the program for its hands-on learning opportunities and immersive field trips, Izabela has developed valuable skills and gained a fresh perspective on how individual actions can contribute to a healthier planet.
Her...
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