Kyle Student Competes at Skills Canada Nationals

Congratulations to Grade 9 Kyle Composite School student Walker Lowe who competed at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), held May 29 and 30in Regina.

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Walker earned his place on the national stage after competing in the Provincial Skills Competition in March, where he was one of four students from Kyle Composite to showcase their talents. His performance stood out, earning him the chance to represent both his school and Saskatchewan among the country’s top young trades and technology students.

To show their support and experience the event first hand, Kyle’s Grade 6 to 10 students traveled to Regina to cheer on their classmate and participate in the over 50 Try-A-Trade and Technology activities. These hands-on experiences gave students the opportunity to explore future career paths in trades like welding, carpentry, electronics, and virtual reality mining.

For many, the day was more than just a school trip—it was a chance to discover new passions.

“I had a blast exploring tons of new things like welding (my personal favourite), brickwork, piping, a mining VR tour, woodworking,” said Ellise, Grade 8. “I also got to dent a piece of a car! This trip was tons of fun, and I hope to attend provincials or even try an event. I loved that pretty much everything was interactive, and you got to keep tons of souvenirs. I learned so much about tons of different jobs.”

Elisa, also in Grade 8, said, “My favorite part of the day was the Try-A-Trade like making a circuit and hammering nails. We got to do tons of cool activities and get prizes in the end.”

Parnell, Grade 8, added, “My favorite part was making the kazoo—it was fun and easy, and I got something cool out of it in the end. I was able to learn how the woodworking machines work and how to play my new kazoo.”

Events like SCNC are designed to promote skilled trades and technology careers to Canadian youth through engaging, real-world experiences. Held at the REAL District in Regina, the national competition featured over 500competitors in more than 40 skill areas, along with thousands of student visitors, educators, and industry professionals from across the country.

With its strong showing at provincials, and the enthusiastic response from students who attended the nationals, Kyle Composite School is proving itself as a small school with big talent in the skilled trades.

As the excitement from SCNC 2025 settles, one thing is clear: Walker’s success—and the enthusiasm of his peers—has ignited a spark that could shape the futures of many students in the years to come.