On Friday, May 30th, 2009, the Calgary Board of Education hosted a World Skills Event for Junior High students at Lord Beaverbrook High School.
The skills demonstrations were designed to mirror the competitions from the World Skills, but without the competitive aspect. Instead, the students presented their productions as a skills showcase. Included in the event were samples of cooking, photography, woodworking, robotics, fashion clothing, web page design, and video production.
The coordinator of the event, Brandy Yee, requested judges for the event from SAIT, as we are the partner in the World Skills Competition coming up in September. SAIT instructors responded with keen interest, and 13 of the total of 22 judges came from SAIT.
The skills demonstrations were designed to mirror the competitions from the World Skills, but without the competitive aspect. Instead, the students presented their productions as a skills showcase. Included in the event were samples of cooking, photography, woodworking, robotics, fashion clothing, web page design, and video production.
The coordinator of the event, Brandy Yee, requested judges for the event from SAIT, as we are the partner in the World Skills Competition coming up in September. SAIT instructors responded with keen interest, and 13 of the total of 22 judges came from SAIT.
Thanks go out to:
Derrick MacAskill
Jeff Pugh
John Rhyno
Robert White
Simon Dunn
Ian Cowley
Deanna Burgart
Kendell Anquist
Wes Hanzuk
Mike Irvine
Brent McNeil
Leen Kranenburg
Shane McQueen
Students were judged according to the quality of the showpiece piece created; the skills used in its creation; and the ability of the student to articulate what they have done, what skills they have acquired, what they have learned, and their reflections on what they may do differently next time. There were no prizes awarded, as the showcase was a celebration of learning, but the students had a wonderful time, as did the judges.
It was inspiring to see such talent, dedication, and enthusiasm in such young students – we hope to see them here at SAIT in six years or so!
Derrick MacAskill
Jeff Pugh
John Rhyno
Robert White
Simon Dunn
Ian Cowley
Deanna Burgart
Kendell Anquist
Wes Hanzuk
Mike Irvine
Brent McNeil
Leen Kranenburg
Shane McQueen
Students were judged according to the quality of the showpiece piece created; the skills used in its creation; and the ability of the student to articulate what they have done, what skills they have acquired, what they have learned, and their reflections on what they may do differently next time. There were no prizes awarded, as the showcase was a celebration of learning, but the students had a wonderful time, as did the judges.
It was inspiring to see such talent, dedication, and enthusiasm in such young students – we hope to see them here at SAIT in six years or so!
