Celebrating Success: May 2023

Celebrating Success: May 2023
Posted on 05/30/2023
Celebrating Success: May 2023

OCDSB students have been recognized through awards, scholarships, and prize-winning efforts in competitions. Here are just a few of the success stories we’re celebrating this month:

 

Schulich Leader Scholarship

Ashbani K. from Ottawa Carleton Virtual Secondary School was the recipient of a prestigious$100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship from the University of Alberta. Ashbani was nominated for demonstrating academic excellence, scientific leadership, and innovation. She pursued her interests in information technology by passing technical certification exams for topics such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. These achievements allowed her to be selected for the Future Tech internship at Nokia, where she earned the Intern Excellence Award. She was a Senior Student Assistant at her local Kumon centre and created a website to support her peers studying French as a second language. Ashbani will be pursuing studies in Computing Science.

Ashbani K

Youth Ottawa: Mayor For a Day

Anya W. from Nepean High School was one of two Ottawa students selected to become “Mayor for a Day.” This contest, hosted by Youth Ottawa, engages local youth in municipal politics and civic issues. The winners spent the day touring City Hall, meeting Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, and discussing their ideas to improve the Ottawa community. They also attended a ceremony for Poland’s Constitution Day, a board meeting with the Mayor’s office, and the opening of the Rochester Heights Community House.

Anya W.


Canada-Wide Science Fair

OCDSB students were recognized at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in Edmonton, the country’s largest annual youth science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event.
  • Alexander A. of Lisgar Collegiate Institute submitted the project Timelike and Null Geodesics around a Reissner-Nordström Black Hole, which received the Intermediate Excellence in Astronomy Award and the Intermediate Excellence Award (Bronze). To learn more about this project, listen to Alexander’s interview with CBC’s All In a Day.
  • Ria P. from Merivale High School received the Senior Excellence Award (Bronze) for the project The Spark of Life: Exploration of neuromuscular junctions, insulin secretion, and cardiac regulation.

Alexander A. Ria P.
Euro Challenge Canada

For the second year in a row, OCDSB students in the International Certificate Program earned top spots at the Euro Challenge Canada competition, where they presented ideas for solutions to international economic challenges.

  • The Earl of March Secondary School team – Sophia C., Hannah H., and Jennifer L. – won first prize and $1,600 each for their presentation on economic issues in the EuroZone and fiscal policies in Germany. 
  • Representing Merivale High School, Ariel L., Jenny S., Jessica T., and Cindy Z. earned second place and $1,200 for their discussion on the Euro area’s economic characteristics and migration flows in Greece.

Students from Earl of March S.S. and Merivale H.S. with Dr. Melita Gabrič, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada. Students from Earl of March S.S. and Merivale H.S. with Dr. Melita Gabrič, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada.
Students from Earl of March S.S. and Merivale H.S. with Dr. Melita Gabrič, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada.
MASC Arts Awards

Two OCDSB students were recognized at the MASC Arts Awards – a celebration of students in Grades 6 to 8 who are passionate, creative and would benefit from support to explore their artistic development outside the school setting.

  • Jaydon M. of Hawthorne Public School received the Music Award, which included a clarinet and a one-year scholarship with Allegro Music Schools. You can hear more about Jaydon’s experience in this interview with CBC All in a Day
  • Daijah C. of York Street Public School was the recipient of the Molly Ellens Award, which included a generous supply of visual art materials donated by Jane Ellens and DeSerres art store.

Jaydon M. Daijah C.
Hellenic History Competition
A team of students in the International Certificate Program – Elaine H. from Earl of March Secondary School and Rania R. and Aliyah D. from Lisgar Collegiate Institute – won 2nd place at the Hellenic History Competition in Ottawa for their knowledge of Greek History spanning from 1500 BCE to the present. The students competed against 10 other teams from Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton, and Ottawa. They earned $500 each and the opportunity to compete in the North American Hellenic History Competition this summer in Las Vegas!
Elaine H. from Earl of March Secondary School and Rania R. and Aliyah D. from Lisgar Collegiate Institute
OFSEA Championship Rocket League
The Osgoode Township High School Esports (electronic sports) teams competed against 63 teams from across Ontario at the OFSEA Championship Rocket League Finals in Windsor. At the St. Clair College Esports Nexus, students put their teamwork, communication, and strategy skills to the test with gaming PCs, virtual reality spaces, and more. Osgoode's junior Baby Panthers team (Nick P., Aidan B., Jack H. and Ryan C.) won first place in the Platinum (-) Division. The senior team (Jamie A., Ryan P., and Jeff H.) earned first place in the Diamond (+) Division.
 Osgoode's junior Baby Panthers team (Nick P., Aidan B., Jack H. and Ryan C.) won first place in the Platinum (-) Division. The senior team (Jamie A., Ryan P., and Jeff H.) earned first place in the Diamond (+) Division.
Awesome Authors Writing Contest
Students from 11 OCDSB schools were recognized in the Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest, which gives young writers the chance to get published and win cash prizes. Their prize-winning poems, short stories, and comics will be published in an anthology called Pot-Pourri, available at the end of this year. See the list of winners on the Ottawa Public Library website.
MAXI Awards
Earlier this year, we shared how Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Gloucester High School and Merivale High School collaborated to create artwork supporting the Community Laundry Cooperative. Together with DeSerres art store, the students organized a fundraiser at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre, with a printmaking workshop and artwork sales that raised $2,100 for the local organization. This project was recognized on the global stage, earning a Silver MAXI Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Canadian High School National Ethics Bowl
The Canterbury Ethics Team earned second place in the country at the Canadian High School National Ethics Bowl. They joined more than 80 high school students from across the country at the competition, which took place at the Canadian Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg.
National Capital Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
The Canterbury High School Wheelchair Basketball Team earned the silver medal at the National Capital Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at Carleton University. Congratulations to all of the players!

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