The Bluewater District School Board is recognizing its students and staff who received provincial, national and international awards over the 2021 – 2022 school year.
The school board says during its June 21 final regular meeting for the school year, the recipients were celebrated for their excellence in several categories. These include science, math, French, athletics, skilled trades, and others.
Director of Education Lori Wilder says it has become a popular Bluewater tradition to recognize their provincial, national, and international award recipients at the last board meeting.
“This year’s extensive list is as impressive and awe-inspiring as ever, and I congratulate all the recipients on their exceptional accomplishments and thank those in their support systems. These honours represent only a small sampling of the many memorable success stories that occur year-round in our schools,” says Wilder.
The award recipients from the 2021- 2022 school year includes:
At the virtual Canada-Wide Science Fair
Junior Division
-Vedant Sheel from Saugeen District Senior School, silver medal, energy challenge award, Renewable Energy Award
Intermediate Division
-Islay Graham from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Bronze Medal
At the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Contests at university of Waterloo
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 7/8)
-Adam Davis, Sarah Fehr, Mary Galley, Kaden Herrington, Alex Jacklin, Kaelynn O’Brien, Malcolm Thornton from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 9/10)
-Annabella Genner, Sophia Hepburn, Holly Johnston, and Eric Wattenburg from Peninsula Shores District School, Certificate of Distinction
-Jenna Greig, Kathryn McLaren, and Ibrahim Shad from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction
-Eric Wattenburg from Peninsula Shores District School, Honour Roll
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest (Grade 9/10)
-Aleida Nelson from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Certificate of Distinction
-Anne Avery and Lucas Harris from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction
-Aleida Nelson from Owen Sound District Secondary School, School Medal
-Anne Avery from Saugeen District Senior School, school medal
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (Grade 11/12)
-Maisie Cottrill from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Certificate of Distinction and School Medal
Pascal Contest (Grade 9)
-Claire Day, Tom Mackay, and Samuel Rossel from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Certificate of Distinction
-Eric Wattenburg from Peninsula Shores District School, Certificate of Distinction, School Medal
-Emaan Bilal from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction, School Medal
-Samuel Rossel from Owen Sound District Secondary School, School Medal
Cayley Contest (Grade 10)
-Anne Avery and Lucas Harris from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction
-Anne Avery from Saugeen District Senior School, Honour Roll, School Medal
-Julia Strong from Owen Sound District Secondary School, School Medal
Fermat Contest (Grade 11)
-Sam Koehler and Ethan McGowan from John Diefenbaker Senior School, Certificate of Distinction
-Daniel Liscio and Michael Liscio from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Certificate of Distinction
-Sam Koehler from John Diefenbaker Senior School, School Medal
-Michael Liscio from Owen Sound District Secondary School, School Medal
-Grace galley from Saugeen District Senior School, School Medal
Euclid Contest (Grade 12)
-Anne Avery from Saugeen District Senior School, Certificate of Distinction, School Medal
-Daniel Liscio from Owen Sound District Secondary School, School Medal
At the virtual Concours d’art oratoire – Provincial French Public Speaking Contest
French Immersion
-Kaylee Lantz from John Diefenbaker Senior School, First Place
At Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) Cross Country Running
Novice Girls Race
-Ava Moric from John Diefenbaker Senior School, First Place
At Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) Track and Field
Novice Girls 1500 Metre Run
-Ava Moric from John Diefenbaker Senior school, Gold Medal
Boys 2000 Metre Steeplechase Open
-Tristan Bouius from John Diefenbaker Senior School, Bronze Medal
Novice Girls 3000 Metre Run
-Ava Moric from John Diefenbaker Senior School, Gold Medal
Senior Girls 3000 Metre Run
-Brooklyn Quanz from Saugeen District Senior School, Bronze Medal
Senior Boys Shot Put
-Ben Brewer from Kincardine District Senior School, Silver Medal
At the Ontario Council of Technical Educators (OCTE) Awards
-Bryan Derksen, Teacher at Kincardine District Senior School, Dick Hopkins Award
At The Virtual Provincial Ontario National Archery in School Program (NASP) Championship Tournament
Boys Elementary School Division
-Ayden Russell from Alexandra Community School, Provincial Champion
-Henry Freeman from Alexandra Community School, Third Place
Girls Elementary School Division
-Avery Bowler from Alexandra Community School, Provincial Champion
Boys Intermediate Division
-Graham Nuttal from Alexandra Community School, Second Place
Girls Intermediate Division
-Lily Chambers from Alexandra Community School, Second Place
At the virtual Skills Ontario Competition
Home and Team Building – Boys Team of Four
-Cole Brown, Austin Ellis, Brody Graham, and Landon Heathers from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Gold Medal
Home and Team Building – Girls Team of Four
-Isla Adams, Sequoia Timmerman, Juliet Williams, and Keira Wringley from Owen Sound District Secondary School, Silver Medal
At the Royal Canadian legion Remembrance Day Provincial Poster and Literary Contests
Senior Essay
-Zenaide Wall from Bruce Peninsula District School, Secondary Place
Senior Poster
-Megan Ross from John Diefenbaker Senior School, Third Place
School Board Chair Jane Thomson says, “the skill, dedication, and grit demonstrated by all is beyond amazing, and we are so proud of the fine examples they set for Bluewater and our local communities. Accolades are also extended to those who directly supported these achievements through coaching, encouragement, chaperoning, and otherwise.”
