Local Grade 7 and 8 students will soon compete at the third Technical Skills Competition hosted by the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB).
The competition will be held on Thursday, March 26 at the Seaforth Agriplex from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Held as a district-wide competition, the event provides Grade 7 and 8 students in the region with a platform to showcase technical and problem-solving skills.
Students will compete in the categories of Construction, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, and Green Energy. The Board also introduced a brand-new category to this year's circuit: Landscaping and Horticulture.
The District Skills Competition aims to "inspire students and encourage the development of fundamental skills that will serve them in their future secondary and post-secondary achievements," according to an official release from the HPCDSB.
