On March 4, 2026, the Upper Canada District School Board hosted its first-ever VEX Robotics regional competition at North Dundas District High School to help students in Cornwall, Ontario, and the surrounding region build skills in technology and engineering.
The event featured two main categories, including the VEX V5 division for high school students and the VEX IQ division for those in Grades 7 and 8. Participants worked in teams to show off their abilities in design, programming, and strategy through various hands-on challenges.
While Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School was not among the top finishers listed by the board, several other regional schools took home top honours. Brockville Collegiate Institute won the gold medal in the high school division, while Glengarry District High School earned the gold medal in the younger division.
Organizers like Andy Caruthers and Scott Currie helped run the competition to give students a direct path into careers such as mechatronics and the skilled trades. The winning teams from this event will move on to the provincial robotics competition held in Toronto on May 4-5, 2026.
