In 2019, Robert Louis College was representing Team Samoa for the FIRST Global robotic Challenge held in Dubai. However, due to COVID-19, it was not possible for our team to compete last year. This year 2021, despite late entry in mid-August 2021, Avele College, has put up its hand to represent Samoa. We, first of all, commend the work by Robert Louis Stevenson’s School and all the mentors in the past two years. A special mention of LeMamea Sia Matalavea and the University of the South Pacific for passing the baton to the Samoa Information Technology Association to continue the good work in a partnership with FIRST Global.

We acknowledge with appreciation the support of Avele College’s principal, staff, and selected science students for the opportunity and commitment to represent Samoa. Also, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs Team for great assistance. Despite the late registration and arrival of the kits, we are focus on Teamwork and collaboration between SITA and Avele College to get us to the finish line. This will be an eye-opener opportunity for the students to experience such challenging tasks which will be very important for Samoa in years to come.