Office of the Regulator Celebrating Girls in ICT Day - SAVAII

4/25/2018

Asia & pacific, Samoa, Samoa

18 participants

The Office of the Regulator celebrated this year's Girls in ICT Day for the first (1st) time in its Big Island of Savaii, and for the very first (1st) time Savaii young girls participated in the event since its first (1st) commemoration of Girls in ICT Day in 2014.

The event was a big success with great and positive feedback from the girls who participated as well as the teachers and other fellow members who joined in for support and for the celebration.

All colleges in the Island of Savaii were invited. The event was held in Salelologa at Apita Pisaga Hall. Out of 11 colleges in Savaii, only 6 colleges managed to attend this year's program. 18 girls participated with 6 teachers to assist during the program.

The Office of the Regulator hosted an Essay Writing Competition on various ICT topics which encouraged the young girls to freely express their thoughts and knowledge on ICT and related topics. Three (3) winners for the essay competition were announced and awarded their prizes on the day.

Various activities were done on the day with special awards for the young girls for showcasing great skills and knowledge in ICT topics and discussions.

Activities included Impromptu Speech Competition on ICT topics, Speed-Texting competition, Computer Workstation setup, Quiz Competition and Pop Quiz Competition. Great awards and prizes were provided for all activities.

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