Top scholars in Dufferin-Peel separate board

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce its top Ontario Scholars. Leading the way is Heather Andrighetti from Loyola Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga. Heather scored an impressive 98% average on her top six Grade 12 courses. The leading scholar from a Brampton school is Sandeep Dhillon from St. Augustine Secondary School with an average of 96.67%.

Daniel Di Matteo from Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School was the top Caledon/Dufferin County scholar with an 95.71% average. Averages were calculated based on the students' top six Grade 12 courses.

Daniel Di Matteo, who has enrolled in the Engineering Science program at the University of Toronto, received the Governor General's Academic Medal, Math and Science awards, as well as an entrance scholarship from the university.

"These students are to be recognized for their exceptional academic achievements," said Michael Bator, director of education. "Marks like these represent many hours of perseverance and dedication. These qualities should serve them well as they continue their academic endeavours through the post-secondary level and beyond."

"On behalf of the board, I want to say how proud we are of these exceptional students," said chair, Bruno Iannicca. "Their achievements are examples of the many great things that take place in our schools. We wish them, and all our students, the very best in their future endeavours."