Fanshawe has strong showing at 2026 Skills Ontario Competition 

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Carpentry competition:  

Competitors in the individual carpentry competition were challenged to interpret construction plans and build a small residential-style structure with all aspects of typical framing, along with a complex stick-framed roof. 

“Ethan did an outstanding job and made us all very proud,” says Scott Culliton who will continue to coach Ethan in preparation for the Skills Canada competition. “At such a young age, he demonstrated the composure, skill, craftsmanship, efficiency and professionalism of a highly skilled and experienced carpenter.” 

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3D Digital Game Art competition: 

Competitors were challenged to design a character or robot using a range of concept art elements, then bring their creation into a game engine to build a cinematic scene using environmental assets, lighting and composition techniques. Sergii Andreichenko says Kayla, a standout student in the Game Design program, earned gold by demonstrating exceptional artistic and technical ability, strong time management skills and a consistent, high-level performance throughout the competition. 

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Landscape design competition: 

Competitors were tasked with designing a low-maintenance backyard that included spaces for dining, entertaining, barbecuing, a hot tub and edible, multi-seasonal gardens. Corinne Wilmink says Lisa’s exceptional creative and technical skills were on full display during the fast-paced, problem-solving exercise. It was the first time the Landscape Design program competed at Skills Ontario since its previous gold win in 2017.