Four Zone-2 Robotics teams go through to October Finals of iCode784 competition

FOUR SCHOOLS have qualified for the finals of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s (NTRC) Robotics iCode784 competition in October, 2025, following judging in its second round of competition.The NTRC said in a release that it hosted the second round of judging for the Robotics Category of the 2025 iCode784 Competition on August 19, 2025, featuring seven secondary school teams in Zone 2.

The participating schools were Sandy Bay Secondary, Union Island Secondary, Bishop’s College Kingstown, St.Vincent Grammar School, St. Martin’s Secondary School, the Girls’ High School, and the Intermediate High School.

After a series of innovative and high-energy presentations, four teams were selected to advance to the finals on October, 22, 2025. The qualifying schools are: Union Island Secondary (UISS), Bishops College Kingstown (BCK), St. Martin’s Secondary School (SMSS), and the Girls’ High School (GHS).

They will join the top three Zone 1 schools: Emmanuel High School Mesopotamia (EHSM), Mountain View Adventist Academy (MVAA), and Thomas Saunders Secondary School (TSSS) for what promises to be a thrilling showdown in October.

Judging in Zone 1 was held on July 29, 2025, at the Girl Guides Headquarters.

This year marks the introduction of the Robotics Category as an exciting replacement for the previous Idea Category, further encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on innovation among students.

The NTRC has congratulated all participating schools in the preliminary round for their dedication and creativity and extends best wishes to the finalists as they prepare for the championship stage on October 22, 2025 where up to EC$45,000 in cash prizes can be won.

The iCode784 Competition, now in its 12th year, provides a platform for students to engage with Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) while developing critical skills for the digital age. Through categories such as Mobile App Development, Idea Generation, and Robotics, the program continues to inspire the next generation of innovators.