Campbell River students are heading to the national stage after strong results at the Skills Canada B.C. provincial competition.
Two School District 72 teams won gold medals at the event in Abbotsford earlier this month.
Timberline Secondary Grade 11 students Julian Ciumac and Dana Kim took top spot in video production. Carihi Secondary students Jett Taylor, Grade 12, and Indy Cook, Grade 10, won gold in 3D animation.
Both teams will represent B.C. at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto from May 26 to 30.
Two other SD 72 students also competed at the provincial level.
“Timberline student Kevin Johnstone, Grade 12, competed in cabinetmaking in his second appearance at the provincial level,” said a statement from School District 72. “Carihi student Kayin Dennis, Grade 12, competed in baking in a third trip to provincials and plans to attend the Vancouver Island University Pastry Arts program this fall.”
The school district said Skills Canada competitions give students a chance to test their skills in real-world challenges across trades and technology.
“For these students, that work is now taking them to the national stage,” said School District 72.
