Campbell River students are heading to the national stage after strong performances at the Skills Canada B.C. Provincial Competition in Abbotsford earlier this month.

Four School District 72 teams competed, with two teams earning gold medals and the chance to represent British Columbia at the national competition in Toronto from May 26 to 30.

Timberline Secondary Grade 11 students Julian Ciumac and Dana Kim captured gold in video production.

The result builds on their silver medal finish at last year’s provincials and marks a return to the top of the podium.

Carihi Secondary students Jett Taylor, in Grade 12, and Indy Cook, in Grade 10, also earned gold, winning the 3D animation category.

Taylor previously took bronze at provincials in 2024, making this year’s performance a step up.

Both teams will now compete against top students from across the country at the Skills Canada National Competition.

Two other School District 72 students also qualified for provincials.

Timberline Secondary Grade 12 student Kevin Johnstone competed in cabinetmaking in his second appearance at the provincial level, while Carihi Secondary Grade 12 student Kayin Dennis competed in baking during a third trip to provincials. Dennis plans to attend Vancouver Island University’s Pastry Arts program this fall.

The provincial results follow a strong showing at the North Island regional competition in February, where School District 72 students earned multiple medals to qualify.

For more information, visit Campbell River School District 72.