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Lauryn Smith, Non-Profit, Education and Childcare SHSM Student
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 08:56 AM
This month鈥檚 SHSM Student Spotlight shines brightly on Lauryn Smith from Essex District High School鈥攁 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...

91次元 Students Shine at St. Clair College鈥檚 GET SKILLED Competition
Posted on Monday, March 03, 2025 01:22 PM
Students from the Greater 91次元 (91次元) demonstrated their outstanding talent and dedication to skilled trades at this year鈥檚 GET SKILLED competition, held at St. Clair College. Competing in a range of trade-based challenges, 91次元 students showcased their expertise in automotive service, baking, carpentry, precision machining, and hairstyling鈥攅arning 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鈥檚 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...

February 2025: Student of the Month
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 08:53 AM
The Student of the Month for February is Sarah Ahmed, a Grade 12 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, a remarkable role model for this month鈥檚 theme of 鈥渃reativity鈥.
Sarah has pursued every opportunity to develop her artistic skills at Massey. In addition to taking as many visual arts classes as she can, she is a member of the Art Club. She lends her creativity to many events at Massey and her talents have also made a significant impact in the larger community
Last year, Sarah was appointed...