HDSB Celebrates Recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s Academic Medal
Aug. 18, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of 16 graduating students who have been named recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s Academic Medal.
Presented annually, the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal honours a graduating student at each secondary school who achieves the highest academic standing in their graduating class. The award recognizes students whose dedication, perseverance and commitment to learning have resulted in exceptional academic achievement.
The HDSB extends its congratulations to this year’s recipients and celebrates the hard work and accomplishments that have marked their secondary school journeys.
HDSB’s 2026 Governor General's Academic Medal Recipients
| School | Student | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park HS | Yuxuan 'Cathy' Zhang | 99.333% |
| Acton District School | Graeme Furzer | 97.57% |
| Aldershot School | Kaiden Slipper | 97.6% |
| Burlington Central HS | Brayden Wong | 96.1% |
| Craig Kielburger SS | Zain Fecto | 97.47% |
| Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS | Maya Jazayeri | 90% |
| Elsie MacGill SS | Bryan Peart | 98.12% |
| Garth Webb SS | Arthur Chao | 99.12% |
| Georgetown District HS | Sherida Bunyaratsaranee | 94.67% |
| Iroquois Ridge HS | Marisa Alexander-Carew | 97.58% |
| M. M. Robinson HS | Kallem Manning | 100% |
| Milton District HS | Prabhleen Soni | 98.75% |
| Nelson HS | Evan Bailie | 98.47% |
| Oakville Trafalgar HS | Aaron Huang | 98.27% |
| T. A. Blakelock HS | Rishi Kaul | 98% |
| White Oaks SS | Zoe Vasilijevic | 98.375% |
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“We are incredibly proud to celebrate this year’s Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients and the remarkable academic achievements these HDSB students have demonstrated,” says Curtis Ennis, Chief Executive Officer of the HDSB. “Reaching the highest academic standing in a graduating class takes determination and a sustained commitment to learning. These students have set an inspiring example for their peers, and we look forward to seeing how they carry their knowledge and aspirations into their next chapters.”
HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan
The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.
For additional information, contact: Haley Juniper, Manager of Communications & Engagement
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