Last Wednesday, the LKDSB Technological Education Hub at AMSS proudly hosted the Elementary AgScape Event and the Skills Ontario Interactive Trailer for a day full of innovation, exploration, and hands-on learning.
Over 200 students from AMSS, Errol Road, Lakeroad, King George, and Rosedale got a first-hand look at exciting opportunities in both agriculture and the skilled trades. Local and provincial representatives from the Ag industry were on site to share insights into the wide range of careers available and the essential skills needed to succeed.
The Skills Ontario Trailer was also on hand and offered interactive virtual challenges that gave students a real feel for what it's like to work in the trades, from electrical to construction and beyond
The grade 6, 7, and 8 students were also able to tour the AMSS Tech Hub. They got a firsthand look at our cutting-edge facilities and saw classes happening right in front of them. We were able to tour all of our course areas including, Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Automotive, PSW Program, Culinary and Hospitality, Construction, Landscaping, and Horticulture, hopefully inspiring them to join us when they are ready for secondary.
Over 200 students from AMSS, Errol Road, Lakeroad, King George, and Rosedale got a first-hand look at exciting opportunities in both agriculture and the skilled trades. Local and provincial representatives from the Ag industry were on site to share insights into the wide range of careers available and the essential skills needed to succeed.
The Skills Ontario Trailer was also on hand and offered interactive virtual challenges that gave students a real feel for what it's like to work in the trades, from electrical to construction and beyond
The grade 6, 7, and 8 students were also able to tour the AMSS Tech Hub. They got a firsthand look at our cutting-edge facilities and saw classes happening right in front of them. We were able to tour all of our course areas including, Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Automotive, PSW Program, Culinary and Hospitality, Construction, Landscaping, and Horticulture, hopefully inspiring them to join us when they are ready for secondary.
Get ready for Canadian Trivia Night hosted by AMSS on October 25 at the Dante Club. Test your knowledge, have fun, and support a great cause. All proceeds benefit the AMSS Breakfast Program and our A.L.L.P Program.
Gather your friends and join us for a night of fun and giving back!
Gather your friends and join us for a night of fun and giving back!
Co-op Profile
We’re excited to launch a new series spotlighting our incredible Co-op students who are making waves during their placements with the Technological Education Hub at AMSS.
These students are bringing innovation, curiosity, and real-world skills to the table and we can’t wait to share their stories with you.
Here is this week’s Co-op Student Profile.
Big shout out to our community and Co-Op partner B & D Insulation
We’re excited to launch a new series spotlighting our incredible Co-op students who are making waves during their placements with the Technological Education Hub at AMSS.
These students are bringing innovation, curiosity, and real-world skills to the table and we can’t wait to share their stories with you.
Here is this week’s Co-op Student Profile.
Big shout out to our community and Co-Op partner B & D Insulation
We're not just studying learning strategies, we're applying them.
Our Trade-Focused Learning Strategies class at The Tech Hub @ AMSS, was busy this week. Students were putting their numeracy, literacy, planning, and problem-solving skills to the test by building a rebar cage for a concrete project that will allow the picnic tables they assembled to be installed in our courtyard.
From drafting plans and creating material lists to calculating total costs (tax and delivery included!), these students are getting a real-world taste of what it takes to succeed in the skilled trades.
And it's not just about the tools and math, it's about teamwork, communication, and workplace readiness. Working in groups they are developing and refining soft skills that can directly contribute to future successes in a workplace setting.
This is what authentic, skills-based education looks like.
Our Trade-Focused Learning Strategies class at The Tech Hub @ AMSS, was busy this week. Students were putting their numeracy, literacy, planning, and problem-solving skills to the test by building a rebar cage for a concrete project that will allow the picnic tables they assembled to be installed in our courtyard.
From drafting plans and creating material lists to calculating total costs (tax and delivery included!), these students are getting a real-world taste of what it takes to succeed in the skilled trades.
And it's not just about the tools and math, it's about teamwork, communication, and workplace readiness. Working in groups they are developing and refining soft skills that can directly contribute to future successes in a workplace setting.
This is what authentic, skills-based education looks like.
Students from the Construction Tech Class were directly involved in the fine details of finishing on our concrete project from yesterday. This was a great example of how students are working on real life job-based projects from the first steps right down to the finishing touches. Real world, hands on learning is the focus at the Tech Hub at AMSS.
Pour Day at the Tech Hub!!
Early morning hustle with the SHSM Construction Tech Class today. Students were up close and hands-on pouring concrete for a new pad that will soon support a shed dedicated to storing equipment for our Horticulture and Landscaping Program.
Thanks to Chrissy from Pro-Concrete Products Limited for pouring the concrete while our students helped spread it into the custom forms they designed and built just last week. Great teamwork and skills in action!
Students were curious and took initiative and were able to help Krissy with set up and cleaning of equipment - getting some real world experience.
Big shout out to Pro-Concrete Products Limited for excellent service and quality product.
Early morning hustle with the SHSM Construction Tech Class today. Students were up close and hands-on pouring concrete for a new pad that will soon support a shed dedicated to storing equipment for our Horticulture and Landscaping Program.
Thanks to Chrissy from Pro-Concrete Products Limited for pouring the concrete while our students helped spread it into the custom forms they designed and built just last week. Great teamwork and skills in action!
Students were curious and took initiative and were able to help Krissy with set up and cleaning of equipment - getting some real world experience.
Big shout out to Pro-Concrete Products Limited for excellent service and quality product.
A big thank you to Lambton BMR for their generous donation to our
SHSM Construction Trades Program! We’re incredibly grateful for their contribution of siding, trim, soffit, and fascia - materials our students will use to build real-world exterior finishing skills that are transferable across the construction industry.
Lambton BMR, located in Petrolia, proudly supplies the Lambton area with quality building materials and supports larger projects like decks, windows and doors, and kitchen cabinet installations and renovations.
Community partners like Lambton BMR play a vital role in the success of our programs. Their support helps us connect students with real-world businesses and leaders in the trades - providing experiences that prepare them for future success.
We’re always looking to build strong community connections and welcome support for our programs in Hair and Aesthetics, Horticulture and Landscaping, Transportation, Personal Support Worker, Construction, and Culinary.
If you're interested in getting involved with the exciting things happening at the Tech Hub, please reach out through our website: www.lkdsb.net/o/amss.
SHSM Construction Trades Program! We’re incredibly grateful for their contribution of siding, trim, soffit, and fascia - materials our students will use to build real-world exterior finishing skills that are transferable across the construction industry.
Lambton BMR, located in Petrolia, proudly supplies the Lambton area with quality building materials and supports larger projects like decks, windows and doors, and kitchen cabinet installations and renovations.
Community partners like Lambton BMR play a vital role in the success of our programs. Their support helps us connect students with real-world businesses and leaders in the trades - providing experiences that prepare them for future success.
We’re always looking to build strong community connections and welcome support for our programs in Hair and Aesthetics, Horticulture and Landscaping, Transportation, Personal Support Worker, Construction, and Culinary.
If you're interested in getting involved with the exciting things happening at the Tech Hub, please reach out through our website: www.lkdsb.net/o/amss.
Exciting times at the Technology Education Hub at AMSS! Students are out in the shop welding like pros. With brand new ESAB Rebel Series Welding Machines our students are learning on industry-recognized equipment that sets our program apart.
These state-of-the-art machines are taking our SHSM students’ training to the next level. Hands-on experience with solid instruction on industry-leading equipment means our students are building skills that will set them up for success in the trades and beyond.
Great things are happening here at the Tech Hub, and it's only the beginning!
These state-of-the-art machines are taking our SHSM students’ training to the next level. Hands-on experience with solid instruction on industry-leading equipment means our students are building skills that will set them up for success in the trades and beyond.
Great things are happening here at the Tech Hub, and it's only the beginning!
Today was an amazing day for our brand new Trade Focused Advanced Learning Strategies class. After a full week diving deep into plans and directions used in construction and trades-based professions, the students put their skills to the test by assembling and constructing several brand-new steel picnic tables for use in our own courtyard.
This hands-on experience is just one example of what makes this new and unique course so special. Offered at the Technology Education Hub at AMSS, it’s designed with the trades in mind. The goal is to prepare students with real-world skills in trades and technology for their future success!
This hands-on experience is just one example of what makes this new and unique course so special. Offered at the Technology Education Hub at AMSS, it’s designed with the trades in mind. The goal is to prepare students with real-world skills in trades and technology for their future success!
This morning we were thrilled to welcome LKDSB Director of Education Gary Girardi, Superintendent Mary Mancini, and Caress Lee, LKDSB Public Relations Officer for a tour of the Technological Education Hub at AMSS!!
They got a firsthand look at our cutting-edge facilities and the innovative new programming launching this year. We were able to tour all of our course areas this morning including, Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Automotive, PSW program, Culinary and Hospitality, Construction, Landscaping, and Horticulture.
Thank you for the visit!!
What an exciting first week at the LKDSB Technological Education Hub!
Students and teachers from all of our course bundles have been hard at work in the shops already, diving into hands-on projects, exploring new skills, and collaborating in our tech-focused learning environment.
This is just the beginning of an incredible year of innovation, learning, and growth.
Students and teachers from all of our course bundles have been hard at work in the shops already, diving into hands-on projects, exploring new skills, and collaborating in our tech-focused learning environment.
This is just the beginning of an incredible year of innovation, learning, and growth.
Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from DEWALT Canada to The LKDSB Tech Hub!
Their visit marks an exciting step toward building a partnership focused on supporting our technology-immersive programs and empowering the next generation of skilled trades professionals.
Here Anthony Scalzo (Field Marketing Coordinator, Tools and Outdoor), Sara Kamstra (Specialty Territory Manager) take a tour of our facilities at the Tech Hub with Mr. Jackson (AMSS Technology Curriculum Leader)
We had some great conversations about how DEWALT can help enhance student learning through access to industry-grade tools, resources, and expertise.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to bring this vision to life!
After a great first day at the LKDSB Tech Hub, we are fired up and ready to launch into an exciting school year filled with innovation, hands-on learning, and future-focused skills! From Hairstyling and Aesthetics, Automotive, PSW program, Culinary and Hospitality, Construction, Landscaping, and Horticulture., our students are back in the shops, building their futures one project at a time.
Let’s make 2025-26 a year of exploration, creativity, and career-ready growth.
Stay tuned for updates, student highlights, and tech showcases throughout the year!
Huge shoutout to our amazing Construction SHSM students for their incredible work on our brand new storage shed for the Beekeeping Program!
From the ground up, they handled every step: pouring foundation, framing, roofing, siding, windows and all the finishing touches - with precision and pride. The final result is a sturdy, professional-quality structure built with care and craftsmanship by our very own students.
If you are interested in being part of our exciting tech-immersive programs, building real-world projects like this,
please check out and apply for our Fall 2025 Technological Education Hub at AMSS.
https://www.lkdsb.net/o/amss/page/tech-hub-learn-more
#SHSM #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning #ConstructionExcellence #BeekeepingProgram #ProudMoment
Yesterday’s Athletic Banquet at AMSS was a fantastic celebration of hard work, team spirit, and unforgettable moments! Congrats to all the athletes for their dedication and achievements this season. Here’s to many more victories ahead! #AMSSAthletics #Teamwork #Champions
Congratulations to AMSS students Deklan Hutchinson for winning the Apprenticeship Award and Avelene Plamondon for winning the Bellevance Family Award at the 27th Annual YMCA Celebration of Youth Awards. These awards and scholarships are given to remarkable youth who exemplify excellence, ambition, and tenacity.
Way to make us proud Deklan and Avelene!
On May 27th our Construction SHSM Students attended the Annual Skilled Trades Day at Lambton College. Students attended workshops in and around the Skilled Trades Centre at Lambton. They attended training and information seminars on Rigging and Hoisting, Electrical Safety, Scaffold Assembly and Safety, and Propane Handling.
These additional opportunities allow our SHSM Bundle Program students to expand and demonstrate their developing skill sets in a trades based setting.
#Lambtoncollege #ConstructionEducation #AMSS #ProgressiveAuto #HandsOnLearning
🚗 Hands-On Learning in Action at AMSS! 🔧
We were thrilled to welcome representatives from Progressive Auto Group to Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School today! They brought along a couple of vehicles to support the school's Transportation students with hands-on learning and skill development. 🙌
These vehicles will also be on display TONIGHT at the AMSS Open House at 6 PM — come check them out and see our incredible programs in action!
📸 Pictured (left to right):
Guy Wilkinson (Transportation Teacher), Mackenzie Horner (AMSS Vice Principal), Dave Metcalf (HR Director, Progressive Auto Group), Jim Keane (AMSS Principal), Bryce Simon (AMSS Transportation student), Joe McIntyre (Director of Fixed Operations, Progressive), and LKDSB Director Gary Girardi!
A huge thank you to Progressive Auto Group for investing in our students’ futures! 🚘👨🔧👩🔧
🚀 Big things are coming to AMSS!
Join us June 4 @ 6 PM for our Tech Hub Open House and get a sneak peek at the hands-on programs launching this fall!
🎓 Grades 10–12 can explore high-demand careers in:
🔨 Construction | 👩🍳 Culinary | ✂️ Hairstyling | 💉 Health & Wellness | 🌿 Horticulture | 🚗 Transportation
💡 Tour our new greenhouses, commercial kitchen, salon, auto bays & more!
📚 Learn about SHSM, double credits, and real-world co-op placements.
Get future-ready — see how AMSS is building pathways to success!
📍 Alexander Mackenzie SS, Sarnia
🔗 Learn more by checking our the Newsroom on our website!
An Exciting Collaboration in the Works
Today, the management team from Progressive Auto Sales sat down with the administration and technology department team at AMSS to discuss the exciting programming going on at the new Tech Hub.
Together, we’re exploring a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening and expanding the Tech Hub at AMSS and unlocking new opportunities, innovation, and growth for both organizations and our students enrolled in the Transportation SHSM Bundle.
Big things are on the horizon, and we’re excited about what the future holds! Stay tuned!
If you are interested in The Tech Hub at AMSS check us out here: https://www.lkdsb.net/o/amss/page/tech-hub-learn-more
Automotive Technology teacher, Mr. Wilkinson, and Principal, Mr. Keane from AMSS, meet with H.R. Director, Dave and the Fixed OPS Director, Joe from Progressive Auto Sales in our newly refurbished Automotive Shop.
