Spotlight on Schools

Craig Kielburger SS held its Community Pathways Program (CPP) graduation ceremony to celebrate the incredible achievements of its graduates as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives. Students, families and staff gathered to recognize these students by enjoying treats, taking photos and listening to heartfelt speeches highlighting the lasting impact each student has made on the CKSS community.

Burlington Central HS student Colin learned about many different aspects of television production during his co-op at YourTV Halton, giving him valuable insight into his future career path. Co-op is a fantastic opportunity for HDSB students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work experience placement in the community. It's available in all HDSB secondary schools and is valuable for all post-secondary destinations including: apprenticeship, college, community, university or work. Visit the Cooperative Education page on HDSB.ca to learn more about how co-op can benefit students and employers.

M.M. Robinson High School hosted an Evening of Black Excellence, a powerful celebration of culture, empowerment, leadership and learning.

The event brought together students, families, educators and community partners for an evening that highlighted the achievements, creativity and contributions of the Black community in Halton and beyond.

​Three HDSB Grade 12 students have been selected to receive the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association's (CTMA) High School Award. Among only 10 in the province to receive the award, Maddox McCormick from M.M. Robinson HS, Aidan Seepersaud from Burlington Central HS and Aidan Carby from Garth Webb SS all received recognition for their proficiency in metalworking skills and positive attitude. Winners of the High School Award receive a $1,000 prize, a Certificate of Achievement acknowledging their contribution to the future of the precision metalworking industry and a Turner’s Cube trophy made by Rapid Enterprises engraved with their name.

Two HDSB students have been selected to become 2025 Schulich Leaders. Diya Kalia, Grade 12 student from Garth Webb Secondary School, and Heidi Huang, Grade 12 student from Iroquois Ridge High School, have both received the honour for their outstanding achievements and character.

 The Halton Youth Leadership Symposium is an annual student-run conference organized by Student Senators for fellow HDSB students.

Aldershot School’s Charlotte Bolduc has been selected as a 2025 Loran Scholar, joining an exclusive group of 36 students chosen from more than 5,000 applicants across Canada. The Loran Award is one of the country’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships, recognizing youth who demonstrate exceptional character, service and leadership.

​The HDSB is hosting Autumn Peltier at multiple HDSB schools during National Indigenous History Month to highlight the brilliance and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Staff and students have been preparing for Autumn's presentation by learning about her work and her advocacy for water and Indigenous rights.

Two Grade 11 students from White Oaks Secondary School have achieved a remarkable milestone, being among only three students selected by the Harvard Club of Toronto to receive the 2025 Harvard Prize Book. Anjola Solademi and Hasini Medabalime were presented with the award by Club representatives Pierre Chen and Nancy J. Coombs on June 17, 2025. This year is the first time in the Harvard Club of Toronto’s history that two students from the same school have received the award in the same year.

Three Halton District School Board (HDSB) educators have been named recipients of the S.J. “Jack” Ulan Professional Contribution Award presented by the Ontario Cooperative Education Association (OCEA). This annual award recognizes educators who have made ongoing and outstanding contributions to Cooperative Education (co-op) in Ontario.