Pickering College teacher named FIRST LEGO League Explore Volunteer of the Year

Pickering College is proud to announce that Sarah Demarco, Grade 3 teacher, has been named the 2024–25 FIRST LEGO League Explore Volunteer of the Year by FIRST Robotics Canada.

Sarah leads the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore robotics program at Pickering College and has played a pivotal role in inspiring young students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and explore the fundamentals of STEM through hands-on learning. In addition to implementing the program in her classroom, Sarah also took the initiative to host a FIRST LEGO League Explore Festival, which included seven teams from outside of Pickering College. This event provided students with the opportunity to showcase their robotics learning and celebrate their achievements.

"We are so proud of Sarah for receiving this well-deserved recognition from FIRST Robotics Canada. Her passion, creativity and commitment to student learning embody the values we hold dear at Pickering College,” says Dr. Cinde Lock, Head of School. “Through her leadership of the FLL Explore program, Sarah has not only inspired students to think critically and collaborate but has also built a strong, supportive community that celebrates curiosity and innovation."

In a statement from FIRST Robotics Canada, Sarah was recognized for her “continued dedication to program implementation” and the significant impact she has made on the wider FIRST community.  Sarah will be formally presented with the award by FIRST Robotics Canada at a future event during the upcoming season.

“Thank you, FIRST Robotics Canada, for this incredible honour,” says Sarah Demarco, award recipient and Pickering College faculty. “I'm truly grateful and inspired to keep supporting young innovators!”

Annual Sports Day was a display of PC pride

Pickering College held its annual Sports Day on May 27. Sports Day is a long standing and much-beloved PC tradition during which one house is determined the winner as students earn points for participating in and winning vairous events. 

After a sunny day filled with track and field, student, staff, and parent relays, Junior School olympic activities, house cheers, and lots of school spirit, Silver House was declared the champion for 2025.

Congratulations to all members of Silver House! 

Three Springfest concerts represent best of Pickering College's music program

The Hilltop was alive with the sound of music yesterday for our three Springfest concerts! Loved ones, students, and staff looked on as students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 share their musical talents. 

At the Junior School concert in the morning, the audience was treated to the Grade 5 Beginner Band, the Grade 4 ukulele ensemble, the Grade 3 recorder ensemebl and the Kindergarten choir, the Primary Choir, and the Junior Choirs, plus a finale featuring singers from all the groups. 

In the afternoon, the Middle School Concert highlighted the Grade 6, 7, and 8 bands plus the Junior Jazz band who have braved early morning practices to perfect their sound. 

The Senior School concert capped off the day in the evening with Grade 9/10 band and the Grade 11/12 ensemble, plus a special presentation from the OBA Wind Ensemble, the Intermediate and Senior Jazz bands and the Senior Choir. 

Thank you to our dedicated music faculty and talented musicians!