Students at St. Paul’s VI College in Leulumoega will benefit from improved access to technology, thanks to a generous donation of 25 laptops. 

This gift will relieve students from the challenges of handwriting internal assessments and searching for available computers to type their research.

The donation comes as a result of a partnership between two local companies, BlueWave Wireless and Talamua Media, along with an Australian firm. 

The handover ceremony took place on Thursday morning, where the Principal of St. Paul’s VI College, Mulipola Mose Tuafui, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donors for their support and for responding to the school’s call for assistance.

The initiative was driven by a proposal put forward by Muliagatele Jojo Otto, a friend of the school, who reached out to BlueWave Wireless, a locally owned satellite company, for help in securing new laptops for the students. 

"In the past, our students had to look elsewhere to type their research and internal assessments, which caused significant challenges," said Mulipola. 

He also highlighted the school's struggle with a designated room for a computer lab that lacked the necessary resources and tools to function properly.

Despite efforts to teach computer studies, Mulipola noted that the lack of adequate resources hindered students' ability to learn and develop essential skills. 

The arrival of the new laptops will significantly enhance students' learning experiences and improve the quality of education at St. Paul’s VI College.

Togisala Tony Leota, Chief Operating Officer of BlueWave Wireless said students needed to learn theoretical knowledge and gain practical experience with technology. 

"We truly believe in investing in the children, the future of our communities, and our country," Togisala said.

The donation of laptops marks a milestone for St. Paul’s VI College and is a significant contribution to the ongoing efforts to improve educational standards in Samoa.