in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey
June 24, 2024
From science, mathematics, and public speaking, to athletics and the skilled trades, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) showcased excellence in a vast range of provincial and national competitions this past school year.
The final board meeting of 2023-2024 on Tuesday, June 18 was cause for celebration as students and staff were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in several high-profile school-related events and initiatives that occurred outside our region.
“Congratulations to the many recipients of provincial and national awards across our board, who persevered and achieved remarkable feats,” says Director of Education Lori Wilder. “We are exceedingly proud, not only of their representation of Bluewater, but our local Bruce and Grey communities as well. Thanks and accolades are owed to their families, mentors, coaches, teachers, and all others whose guidance, support, and copious amounts of volunteer time contributed to these amazing success stories.”
Here is the list of BWDSB award-winners at the provincial and national levels over the past 10 months:
Canada-Wide Science Fair
Junior Division (Grade 7-8):
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) Contests – (University of Waterloo)
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 7-8):
Clark Frampton, Noelle Gallagher, Tori Gruberbauer, Mason Martindale, Dhwani Patel, Max Reichert, Ronin St. Jacques, Hunter Stephens (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 9-10):
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest (Grade 9-10):
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (Grade 11-12):
Fermat Contest (Grade 11):
Gauss Contest (Grade 7-8):
Pascal Contest (Grade 9):
Ontario Association for Counselling and Attendance Services (OACAS)
Annual Conference:
Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA)
Cross Country Running – Men 4K Novice:
Lacrosse – Trillium Cup:
Nordic Skiing – Senior Boys Interval:
Nordic Skiing – Senior Girls Exhibition Sprint:
Track and Field Championship – Women 1500 Metre Run Senior:
Track and Field Championship – Women Shot Put Novice:
Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA) – Virtual Provincial Festival
School Bands – Secondary School Jazz Bands – Grade 9-12:
School Choirs – Small Ensemble – Ages 12 and Under:
School Orchestras – String – Grade 8 and Under:
The Royal Canadian Legion Youth Programs and Remembrance Contests
Provincial Level – Public Speaking, Junior Division:
Skills Ontario Competition
Carpentry – Team (Team of 2):
CNC Woodworking:
Heavy Equipment Service:
Home and Team Building (Team of 4):
Workplace Safety:
Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) School Championships
Basketball:
University of Guelph-Humber
Founders’ Academic Merit Scholarship:
EcoSchools Canada
*Denotes staff award.
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