The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) hosted its annual Elementary Skills Competition at the University of Guelph, Ontario, where over 1,000 elementary students from 65 schools showcased their creativity and problem-solving abilities. Students in Grades 4 through 8 participated in various hands-on challenges, including LEGO mechanics, VEX robotics, and green energy projects. Grade 7 student Adrianna Sidlar from Palmerston Public School demonstrated her project, a wind turbine, while other students tackled complex engineering tasks, such as designing drawbridges powered by a single motor. The competition emphasizes skill development and teamwork, with students collaborating in small teams to overcome challenges. Non-profit Royal City Community Robotics attended to promote robotics education, aiming to make it as accessible as traditional sports. Winning teams will advance to represent UGDSB at the provincial skills competition in Toronto later this spring.