Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.
The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.
Limestone District School Board Participation and Results
Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:
Elementary Competition
Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:
- Construction
- Horticulture and Landscaping
- VEX Robotics
- Lego Mechanics
Secondary Competition
In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:
- Coding
- Electrical Installations
- Plumbing
- Carpentry - Team - Team of 2
- Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4
- Culinary Arts
- Graphic Design - Presentation
- Hairstyling
- Photography
- Prepared Speech
- Home and Team Building - Team of 4
- Auto Collision Repair
- Auto Painting
- Auto Service Technology
- Cabinetmaking
- Outdoor Powered Equipment
- Welding
- Baking
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
Secondary Results:
- Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing: Jacob O’Reilly
- Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):
- Quinn Sproule
- Clarke Lemke
- Parker Beeg
- Jasper Keller
- Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)
- Bronze – Auto Painting: Amanda Neddow
Post‑Secondary Competition
- Gold: Alisha Haaksman
Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.