Who we are?

This website was created by the Jamaica College Robotics Team to unite Jamaican Robotics teams as a community that will work together by uploading resources and information that will help other teams in the process of competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge.This will provide an in depth guide on the resources you need for your robotics team. As a science-driven institution, Jamaica College seeks to embrace the best practices for technological integration and value realization of our resources. We try our best to use technology in the appropriate ways to improve achievement and promote success in our students. Some of the projects include: implementing the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Steering Committee; Integrating a School Management System, RENWeb; Subscribing to an E-Library (EBSCO Host); Upgrading of Core Networks Infrastructure; Training for all staff members in the relevant technology as desired. Subsequently, The Jamaica College Robotics Club was formed in the year 2009 to inspire high school students to be science and technology leaders and to pursue higher education and careers. It also engages students to cultivate engineering and technological skills through innovative thinking. Ever since its inception The Robotics Club has been an active part of the school's community, by giving the club members and to a lesser extent the rest of the school's population an opportunity to apply what is being thought in the classrooms. This programme has re-ignited an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based courses, which is the way the world is mostly focus on.

First Tech Challenge

It's way more than building robots. FIRST Tech Challenge teams (up to 15 team members, grades 7-12) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and working as a team. The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards.

Aim

To inspire creative young minds to build work-efficient robots to assist humans in work and play. The club also serves the purpose of training and teaching young minds in their desired field of knowledge, whether it be engineering, programming, writing skills, etc. The club also does its best to spread the word of robotics and FIRST to Jamaica and the world.

Mission

Entrust our knowledge to the future members of our club in order to maintain sustainability. In addition, strive to achieve excellence in all aspects of the competition.