At the final Regular Meeting of the Board for the 2021 – 2022 school year on June 21, Bluewater District School Board recognized students and staff who received provincial, national, and international awards this past year. Recipients were celebrated for excellence in several categories, which ranged from science, mathematics, and French to athletics and the skilled trades, among others.“On behalf of trustees, congratulations to this year’s award recipients who exceled provincially, nationally, and internationally in a wide spectrum of competitions,” says Chair Jane Thomson. “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.”
“It has become a popular Bluewater tradition for us to recognize our provincial, national, and international award recipients at our last board meeting in June,” says Director of Education Lori Wilder. “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.”
The provincial, national, and international award recipients for 2021 – 2022 are as follows:
Canada-Wide Science Fair – Virtual (Fredericton, New Brunswick)
Junior Division
Vedant Sheel (Saugeen District Senior School) – Silver Medal, Energy Challenge Award, Renewable Energy Award
Intermediate Division
Islay Graham (Owen Sound District Secondary School) – Bronze Medal
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Contests (University of Waterloo)
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 7/8)
Adam Davis, Sarah Fehr, Mary Galley, Kaden Herrington, Alex Jacklin, Kaelynn O’Brien, and Malcolm Thornton (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Beaver Computing Challenge (Grade 9/10)
Annabella Genner, Sophia Hepburn, Holly Johnston, and Eric Wattenburg (Peninsula Shores District School), Jenna Greig, Kathryn McLaren, and Ibrahim Shad (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Eric Wattenburg (Peninsula Shores District School) – Honour Roll
Canadian Intermediate Mathematics Contest (Grade 9/10)
Aleida Nelson (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Anne Avery and Lucas Harris (Saugeen District Senior School) –Certificate of Distinction
Aleida Nelson (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Anne Avery (Saugeen District Senior School) – School Medal
Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (Grade 11/12)
Maisie Cottrill (Owen Sound District Secondary School) – Certificate of Distinction, School Medal
Pascal Contest (Grade 9)
Claire Day, Tom Mackay, and Samuel Rossel (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Eric Wattenburg
(Peninsula Shores District School), Emaan Bilal (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Samuel Rossel (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Eric Wattenburg (Peninsula Shores District School), Emaan Bilal (Saugeen District Senior School) – School Medal
Cayley Contest (Grade 10)
Anne Avery and Lucas Harris (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Anne Avery (Saugeen District Senior School) – Honour Roll
Julia Strong (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Anne Avery (Saugeen District Senior School) – School Medal
Fermat Contest (Grade 11)
Sam Koehler and Ethan McGowan (John Diefenbaker Senior School), Daniel Liscio and Michael Liscio
(Owen Sound District Secondary School) – Certificate of Distinction
Sam Koehler (John Diefenbaker Senior School), Michael Liscio (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Grace Galley (Saugeen District Senior School) – School Medal
Euclid Contest (Grade 12)
Anne Avery (Saugeen District Senior School) – Certificate of Distinction
Daniel Liscio (Owen Sound District Secondary School), Anne Avery (Saugeen District Senior School) – School Medal
Concours d’art oratoire – Provincial French Public Speaking Contest – Virtual
French Immersion
Kaylee Lantz (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – First Place
Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Cross Country Running
Novice Girls Race
Ava Moric (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – First Place
OFSAA Track and Field
Novice Girls 1500 Metre Run
Ava Moric (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – Gold Medal
Boys 2000 Metre Steeplechase Open
Tristan Bouius (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – Bronze Medal
Novice Girls 3000 Metre Run
Ava Moric (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – Gold Medal
Senior Girls 3000 Metre Run
Brooklyn Quanz (Saugeen District Senior School) – Bronze Medal
Senior Boys Shot Put
Ben Brewer (Kincardine District Senior School) – Silver Medal
Ontario Council of Technical Educators (OCTE) Awards
Bryan Derksen, Teacher (Kincardine District Senior School) – Dick Hopkins Award
Ontario National Archery in School Program (NASP) Championship – Virtual Provincial Tournament
Boys Elementary School Division
Ayden Russell (Alexandra Community School) – Provincial Champion
Henry Freeman (Alexandra Community School) – Third Place
Girls Elementary School Division
Avery Bowler (Alexandra Community School) – Provincial Champion
Boys Intermediate Division
Graham Nuttal (Alexandra Community School) – Second Place
Girls Intermediate Division
Lily Chambers (Alexandra Community School) – Second Place
Skills Ontario Competition – Virtual
Home and Team Building – Team of Four (Boys)
Cole Brown, Austin Ellis, Brody Graham, and Landon Heathers (Owen Sound District Secondary School) – Gold Medal
Home and Team Building – Team of Four (Girls)
Isla Adams, Sequoia Timmerman, Juliet Williams, and Keira Wrigley (Owen Sound District Secondary School) – Silver Medal
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Provincial Poster and Literary Contests
Senior Essay
Zenaide Wall (Bruce Peninsula District School) – Second Place
Senior Poster
Megan Ross (John Diefenbaker Senior School) – Third Place
source: media release, BWDSB
