Robotics at Wolmer’s Boys’ School has become one of the institution’s most dynamic and forward-thinking programmes. What began as a small circle of students experimenting with motors has grown into a full engineering system structured, competitive, and built on the Wolmerian tradition of excellence.
Today, the robotics room feels like a miniature innovation lab. Students brainstorm ideas, design mechanisms, build drivetrains, wire electrical systems, program autonomous routines, and test prototypes with the precision of young engineers. Senior members mentor the juniors, creating a cycle of learning that strengthens the programme year after year.
The club also extends beyond campus. Through demonstrations, school visits, and STEAM outreach across Jamaica, Wolmer’s Robotics Club plays a key role in inspiring younger students and promoting technological creativity islandwide.
It was in this environment that my own journey began.
I joined the Robotics Club at Wolmer’s out of curiosity, but very quickly it became the place where I discovered my confidence, discipline, and passion for engineering. Over time, I earned the position of Lead Engineer, overseeing mechanical design, integrating systems, managing testing sessions, and helping to guide the direction of each build.
But robotics didn’t just make me a stronger engineer, it made me a stronger communicator. Through documenting our work, preparing portfolios, and explaining engineering concepts clearly to younger members, I developed one of my greatest strengths: technical writing. It became a key part of how our team communicated ideas, presented to judges, and stayed organized during competition season.
My Wolmer’s experience prepared me for something even bigger: representing Jamaica at the FIRST Global Challenge. Traveling to Athens, Greece, as part of Team Jamaica was one of the proudest moments of my life. On the world stage, I applied everything Wolmer’s taught me; leadership, innovation, teamwork, and clear communication, while collaborating with students from across the island and from nearly 200 countries worldwide.
The international experience showed me how powerful robotics can be in bringing people together, regardless of background or language. It expanded my perspective and strengthened my drive to give back to the Wolmer’s programme that shaped me. When I returned home, I continued mentoring younger members, helping to build the next generation of engineers.
Robotics at Wolmer’s is more than a co-curricular activity. It is a legacy of creativity and resilience, a training ground for future leaders, and a space where young minds learn to design, build, think, and innovate.
My journey may have taken me to Greece; however it started at Wolmer’s Boys’ School and the lessons I’ve learned here will stay with me for the rest of my life. As the robotics programme continues to rise, I am proud that my story is permanently part of its history.
Written by: Jordon Williams