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Students to put their skills to test tomorrow Get ready, get set, go - Halton students, that is. For the past few months, students la pub- lic and Catholic elementary and bigh schools across the region have been prepar- ing for the Halton Skills Competition. The l4th annual competition wilI be held tomorrow at E.C. Drury High School, 215 Ontario St. S. More than 600 students will participate. The competition is designed to promote aklled trades and encourage students to enter skilled trades and apprenticeshups. It allows students to sbowcase their talents and challenge themselves. Competitors will be given challenges la their particular skills and a fixed amount of time in which to complete the tasks. Judging wiIl be baaed on completion time, workmanship, correct safety procedures and mndustry standards. "This competinion provides a unique mechanism for leamning and for highlight- mng the skills of Halton's students," sald Dusty Papke, who's co-chairing the event with Halton Regional Chair Joyce Savoline. "la provides an excellent opportunity to promote technical education in oui com- munity, and maise awareness about the vast anray of cameer opportunities avai]able to oui youth." Deputy Premier and Miniater of Education Elizabeth Witmner will alan get la on the action. She'll speak and present awards at the concludiaag awards ceremo- ny. Students will compete between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The competition for elementary achool tudents will laclude a robotica competi- tiona and a technology challenge. Secondaiy achool tudenta will compete la more dha 40 technical skills areaa mncluding conatruiction, electronics, plumb- lag, photography and floristiy as weli as hairstyling. Successful competitora will represent Halton at the Ontario Skillla competition and maybe even go on to the national and international levela. The event will alsn feature the CareerShowcase, wbich will give studenta a chance to meet representatives from a numnber of mdutnial groupa and collegea. ~ ~ Ontario st" ime Eartw. years Ontanio Early Years Centre, North Haton Open House Date: Thursday, April 24th Celebrate sprog at Saim about evir nhing iy r- 'r-pooU le ravlrf rrr la 4rr ý. boûs 0 as'ce. an ermg. plant sae, karaoke and more. For more information about the Halton Skilla Competition, viait www.ecdha.hal- tonbe.on.cakilsl. II..IIII~II I - lm : 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Place: 917 Nipissing Road, Milton Theme: SAFETY (Cali 905-876-1244 to RSVP & for scheduled acti vites.) Handa-on art Check ou a rea/ Car aeat clinc expenence for ire engine! schecluied. adufts..and children. Dîspimys By: Chlld Find, Police & Fre Deparments, Safety Superstars, Public Health ... and more. Hands on art activlty and stos tlme scheduled durlng the evening. Grab baga for the firat 200. ChiIdrn andaoduts walcom