Battle of the Minds-Licensed for 2007 Action
28 June 2007—Apia, Samoa. Planning for the hugely popular ‘Battle of the Minds’ TV Quiz show for Year 12 college students has started in earnest.
A combined project by the Rotaract Club of Apia and SBC-TV One, Samoa College will be preparing to defend the title it narrowly won over Faatuatua Christian Secondary School last year.
President-Elect for Rotaract, Mr Taufasia John Tagiilima says, “We’ve already started the framework and planning as this year is a very busy one with SPG, Teuila and the Rugby World Cup crowded into August and September. But we’re very confident that Battle of Minds, kicking off on 15 September will add to the excitement of that period. More importantly, to help our Year 12 students prepare for their final exams.”
According to Tagiilima, the top six schools from the inaugural 2006 competition will have automatic entry to this year’s competition. Entry forms and registrations are being mailed out to many schools in Upolu.
Another exciting aspect is that for 2007, Battle of the Minds will be extended to include colleges from the big island of Savaii.
“We are also very happy to announce that our Naming Rights sponsor, Digicel Samoa, has confirmed its commitment to Battle of the Minds. For Rotaract and SBC, we take this as a mark of confidence in the community and sponsors that the Quiz did well last year. More good signs are that even though we haven’t yet sourced further sponsorships, we have already received interest from prominent companies and corporations looking to be involved. So we’re very confident that there will be an excellent line-up of prizes and benefits to participating schools; separate to the academic part that Battle of the Minds brings to our Year 12 students nationally.”
Marketing Manager for Digicel, Mr Henry Tunupopo says, “Digicel is very proud to be Naming Rights sponsor for Battle of the Minds. Last year we saw the immense potential of the program and the hard and committed work put in by Rotaract and SBC complemented by the family of sponsors produced a very popular show that achieved its potential.
“Digicel is committed to growing with its communities. And education is at the forefront of its priorities; as it is for any nation’s future health and wealth. Our involvement is not only to provide and acknowledge that reality; but to also actively participate in what is a fun and competitive environment that ‘Battle of the Minds’ aims to again generate this year.”
Rotaract has over the past 5-weeks convened weekly meetings to action and monitor activities to a tight schedule. At the same time the club is organizing its annual ‘change-over’ ceremony for early July where the President and his executive officially take up their positions.
Battle of the Minds is limited to 16 colleges taking part. It will start on 15 September and will run for 6 weeks. The semi-finals and finals will be held on 13 October and 20 October respectively. The program will be televised live on SBC-TV one and will be repeated mid-week by SBC and pending confirmation, will be repeated on the Lady Samoa II and Lady Naomi ferries. The Ministry of Education is centrally involved to ensure adherence and relevance of content to Year 12 curricula.
Schools with automatic entry to Battle of the Minds 2007 are: Samoa College, Fa’atuatua Christian Secondary School, Robert Louis Stevenson, St Mary’s College, Avele College and CCWS (Pesega).
Rotaract is a network of motivated young professionals united by a passion to make a difference through community service and fostering strong cultural and humanitarian bonds with each other and our sister clubs throughout the world. Rotaract is registered as a club under the global umbrella of Rotary International.
For further information contact: Taufasia John Tagiilima on 777-1430.
A combined project by the Rotaract Club of Apia and SBC-TV One, Samoa College will be preparing to defend the title it narrowly won over Faatuatua Christian Secondary School last year.
President-Elect for Rotaract, Mr Taufasia John Tagiilima says, “We’ve already started the framework and planning as this year is a very busy one with SPG, Teuila and the Rugby World Cup crowded into August and September. But we’re very confident that Battle of Minds, kicking off on 15 September will add to the excitement of that period. More importantly, to help our Year 12 students prepare for their final exams.”
According to Tagiilima, the top six schools from the inaugural 2006 competition will have automatic entry to this year’s competition. Entry forms and registrations are being mailed out to many schools in Upolu.
Another exciting aspect is that for 2007, Battle of the Minds will be extended to include colleges from the big island of Savaii.
“We are also very happy to announce that our Naming Rights sponsor, Digicel Samoa, has confirmed its commitment to Battle of the Minds. For Rotaract and SBC, we take this as a mark of confidence in the community and sponsors that the Quiz did well last year. More good signs are that even though we haven’t yet sourced further sponsorships, we have already received interest from prominent companies and corporations looking to be involved. So we’re very confident that there will be an excellent line-up of prizes and benefits to participating schools; separate to the academic part that Battle of the Minds brings to our Year 12 students nationally.”
Marketing Manager for Digicel, Mr Henry Tunupopo says, “Digicel is very proud to be Naming Rights sponsor for Battle of the Minds. Last year we saw the immense potential of the program and the hard and committed work put in by Rotaract and SBC complemented by the family of sponsors produced a very popular show that achieved its potential.
“Digicel is committed to growing with its communities. And education is at the forefront of its priorities; as it is for any nation’s future health and wealth. Our involvement is not only to provide and acknowledge that reality; but to also actively participate in what is a fun and competitive environment that ‘Battle of the Minds’ aims to again generate this year.”
Rotaract has over the past 5-weeks convened weekly meetings to action and monitor activities to a tight schedule. At the same time the club is organizing its annual ‘change-over’ ceremony for early July where the President and his executive officially take up their positions.
Battle of the Minds is limited to 16 colleges taking part. It will start on 15 September and will run for 6 weeks. The semi-finals and finals will be held on 13 October and 20 October respectively. The program will be televised live on SBC-TV one and will be repeated mid-week by SBC and pending confirmation, will be repeated on the Lady Samoa II and Lady Naomi ferries. The Ministry of Education is centrally involved to ensure adherence and relevance of content to Year 12 curricula.
Schools with automatic entry to Battle of the Minds 2007 are: Samoa College, Fa’atuatua Christian Secondary School, Robert Louis Stevenson, St Mary’s College, Avele College and CCWS (Pesega).
Rotaract is a network of motivated young professionals united by a passion to make a difference through community service and fostering strong cultural and humanitarian bonds with each other and our sister clubs throughout the world. Rotaract is registered as a club under the global umbrella of Rotary International.
For further information contact: Taufasia John Tagiilima on 777-1430.
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