At Creator Academy, our mission has always extended beyond trophies, rankings, or even national borders. We believe that robotics is a global language—one that connects students through problem-solving, teamwork, and a shared passion for engineering. Few moments capture this belief more clearly than celebrating the incredible success of TOA Robotics and TOA Robotics 2.0 at the San Diego JROTC VEX V5 Tournament.
Outstanding Results on the International Stage
Competing against strong teams from across the region, the students delivered exceptional performances:
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21111A earned the Excellence Award, recognising overall excellence across engineering, programming, teamwork, and professionalism.
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21111B claimed Tournament Champion and the Design Award, a testament to both competitive performance and high-quality engineering documentation.
These achievements are not isolated wins—they reflect years of persistence, iteration, and growth by a dedicated group of students who continue to raise the bar for themselves and their community.
A Partnership That Crosses Oceans
Creator Academy has been honoured to support the talented students of Tafuna High School in American Samoa with coaching assistance since 2024. While we may be separated by vast stretches of ocean, the distance has never diminished our connection.
Through remote mentoring, structured engineering guidance, and competition-focused coaching, we have worked closely with the TOA teams to help them refine their designs, strengthen their documentation, and develop confident, student-led decision-making. Their success is a powerful reminder that access to high-quality robotics education should never be limited by geography.
Why Community Support Matters to Us
Supporting teams like TOA Robotics is not an exception—it is central to who we are.
Creator Academy is deeply committed to:
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Equity in robotics education, ensuring students everywhere can access expert guidance
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Community collaboration, working alongside schools, coaches, and mentors rather than replacing them
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Student growth, focusing on resilience, engineering thinking, and leadership—not just results
When one team succeeds, the entire robotics ecosystem becomes stronger.
St. Louis Bound — The Journey Continues
With these outstanding results, TOA Robotics and TOA Robotics 2.0 are now St. Louis bound, heading to the VEX World Championships in St. Louis. Competing on the world stage is an extraordinary achievement, and we know these students will represent their school, their community, and the Pacific region with pride.
So Proud of This Team
To the students, coaches, and supporters of TOA Robotics: congratulations on what you have achieved so far. Your success exemplifies the very best of student robotics—innovation, perseverance, and collaboration across borders.
Despite being separated by sea, our love of robotics truly brings us together.
Next stop: World Championships.
Well done team—we are incredibly proud of you.