Scholastic Esports Research Center

23/01/2026

SEsport was honoured to visit Queen’s Royal College to address the assembly and present students with their NASEF Farmcraft certificates and trophies following their 2nd place finish in the Farmcraft 2025 Global Competition — the highest placement achieved by Trinidad & Tobago.

We congratulate the students and thank QRC for supporting innovative, future-focused learning through scholastic esports.

👏🏽🎮🌍

01/01/2026

✨ New Year. New Energy. New Opportunities. ✨

As we step into a new year, the Scholastic Esports Research Center (SEsport) continues to champion innovation, creativity, and career pathways for young people in Trinidad & Tobago through esports, digital media, and gaming culture.

From competitive play and streaming to content creation, technology, and future-focused careers, we’re building spaces where students can learn, lead, and level up — both in-game and in life.

Here’s to growth, collaboration, and empowering the next generation of digital trailblazers. 🎮🚀🇹🇹

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from the Scholastic Esports Research Center (SEsport) ✨🎄

This Christmas season, as the Caribbean sun shines bright and parang fills the air, we celebrate the spirit of community, creativity, and opportunity that defines education and esports in Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

2025 has been a powerful year for scholastic esports—highlighting how digital innovation, youth leadership, and game-based learning can open doors for students locally and on the global stage. We are proud of the students, educators, schools, and partners who continue to believe in the power of esports as a tool for learning, growth, and positive change.

As we head into the new year, we look forward to expanding opportunities in education, technology, sustainability, and innovation, while staying rooted in our Caribbean identity.

From all of us at SEsport, we wish you a warm, joyful, and meaningful Christmas, and a 2026 filled with purpose and possibility 🌺🎮✨

24/12/2025

🌍 Farmcraft Media Tour | Trinidad & Tobago 🌱

SEsport accompanied Team Trinidad & Tobago—Saleem Devenish and Shiloh Atwell of Queen’s Royal College—during a national media tour following their 2nd place global finish in the NASEF Farmcraft 2025 Senior Division.

The students shared their experience and insights across major media platforms including WESN, OJO 96.1 FM, and CCN TV6, highlighting the educational impact of Farmcraft and the role of project-based learning through Minecraft Education.

Competing against over 25,000 students from 73 countries, Team T&T demonstrated how innovation, collaboration, and mentorship can empower students to perform at the highest international level.

🎮🌱 NASEF Farmcraft continues to showcase the power of education, sustainability, and global collaboration.

21/12/2025

📺 Trinidad & Tobago on the global stage!

This TTT News broadcast highlights the incredible achievement of Saleem Devenish (14) and Shiloh Atwell (13) of Queen’s Royal College, who placed 2nd in the world at the NASEF Farmcraft 2025 competition — competing against 25,000+ students from 73 countries.

Through Farmcraft, students apply real-world agriculture, sustainability, and STEM concepts using Minecraft Education, proving that educational esports can open doors far beyond the classroom.

We’re proud to support and mentor young talent as they represent Trinidad & Tobago with excellence on the international stage. 🌱🎮

19/12/2025

🏆🌱 PROUD MOMENT FOR SESPORT! 🌱🏆

Huge congratulations to our boys on an amazing Farmcraft 2025 journey! 💚🎮

From designing their Pre-Challenge builds, to confidently representing on radio, and finishing strong with an incredible 2nd place in the Senior Division , they showed teamwork, creativity and growth every step of the way.

This is what happens when education, gaming and opportunity come together. We couldn’t be prouder of how they represented themselves, their school, and Trinidad & Tobago on this stage.

Well done, champions — this is only the beginning 🚀🌾

20/08/2025

SEsport congratulates Gameclass on their global launch 🎉 SEsport proudly congratulates Gameclass on their global announcement 🎉. We are honored that Trinidad & Tobago was among the first countries in the world to pilot and demonstrate this groundbreaking platform – proving that learning through video games is not only possible, but powerful. 🎮📚

Gameclass transforms the classroom by merging play and education – teaching subjects like math, English, and coding through the games students already love. 🚀

This is a proud moment for our nation as we continue to show that small islands can make a big impact on the global stage. 🌍💡

Congratulations once again to Gameclass on this exciting journey – SEsport looks forward to continuing our support and partnership as this platform grows. 🙌

[Atlanta, August 19, 2025] – The Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with GameClass, a leader in gamified education platforms. This collaboration formalizes a relationship that has already been growing as GameClass has wor...

06/08/2025

🎮✨ ESPORTS ON AIR!

Our Scholastic Esports Radio segments on Freedom 106.5FM just wrapped — and let’s just say... the Esports community voices were LOUD, PROUD & POWERFUL. 💥📻

This multi-week series sparked real talk on how gaming is changing the game for Education, Wellness, and Youth Development in Trinidad & Tobago. Big up to everyone who stepped up to the mic and repped the movement! 🔊🇹🇹

🔥 ICYMI — here’s what went down:
🎙️ Ms. Nyssa Mendoza – on Mental Health, balance & the human side of Esports
🎮 Coach Isaiah Perouza – building Esports in schools & shaping the next generation of coaches
👾 Alpha Henry – representing for local developers & sustainable gaming communities
🎙️ Mr. Aaron Cooper – on being the manager of a Scholastic Esports club and the positive impact of Esports in schools
🎓 QRC students – proving scholar-gamers are real, and they’re ready to lead

Massive shoutout to the amazing Carrie V for giving gaming a voice on national radio. Your enthusiasm, eagerness and respect for the Esports and Scholastic Esports community is appreciated . 🙌 And we look forward to collaborating with you in the future!

🎥 WATCH the full series here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEuzU-qsyl1qjm5iRenSmIKY3peQ8WBJH

💬 Tell us: Which episode hit you the hardest?

This isn’t just Esports. This is Scholastic Esports. And the mic is finally in our hands. 🎤💡

02/08/2025

🎮 STUDENTS LEVELLED UP!
Our SEsport x Tranquility Secondary event was a MASSIVE success! From coding adventures to wellness check-ins and creative gaming lessons — we brought esports + education to life! 🚀

Swipe to see what went down! 🔽

📹 FULL VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE:
1️⃣ Code Combat Coding Challenge 💻
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-l9_ee0R-M
See how students took on real programming tasks in-game using Code Combat! Syntax + critical thinking = unlocked. 🧠

2️⃣ Health & Wellness with Nyssa Mendoza ❤️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdM-UXUchgk
A deep, interactive chat on mental health in gaming. Tools from NASEF’s Wellness Toolkit in full action!

3️⃣ GameClass: Learning Through Games 🕹️
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzvOSppuXVo
Gamifying English and Math with GameClass — the classroom just got way cooler 😎

❤️ Drop a like, share with a teacher or gamer friend, and comment what YOU would’ve loved most!

21/07/2025

Exclusively at Tranquility Government Secondary School on Wednesday 23rd July at 9:00 a.m. will be a hands-on, student-first experience where Esports, Wellness, and Gamified classroom learning come together. This student-first event is brought to you by SEsport/NASEF Trinidad and Tobago, in collaboration with and .ai.

🔹 Health & Wellness in Gaming – led by Ms. Nyssa Mendoza, MACP, NASEF Scholastic Fellow, a Counselling Psychologist and advocate for youth wellness in gaming and education.
🔹 Explore the interactive potential of GameClass, a gamified learning tool
🔹 Dive into beginner coding with CodeCombat, where learning feels like play

This session is facilitated by:
- Mr. Aaron Cooper, ICT Technical Officer and Tranquility Scholastic Esports Club Manager
- Mr. Akil O'Connor , Educator, Director of SEsport and NASEF International Affiliate – Trinidad & Tobago

On Wednesday 23rd July, Digital Play becomes Academic Gain. ✨

20/06/2025

🎙️ Up Next on LEARNING ABOUT ESPORTS WITH CARRIE V! 🎮

We’re featuring Jason Browne — Founder of Chrono Fantasy, Creator of Break Time Entertainment, and a key figure behind the Esports Federation of Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹

With years of dedication to building competitive gaming platforms, Jason has been instrumental in shaping the local Esports scene from the ground up. From organizing legendary tournaments to launching creative gaming experiences, he’s leading the charge for Esports recognition and innovation in the region.

🗓️ Saturday 21st June, 2025
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📻 Freedom 106.5 FM
🎧 Listen live: https://tbcradionetwork.co.tt/freedom1065/

Tune in and get inspired. The future of Esports in Trinidad and Tobago is here. 💡🔥

13/06/2025

This Saturday, we’re diving into the Health & Wellness of a Gamer — and what every parent should know!

Joining us on Freedom 106.5 FM is Nyssa Mendoza, MACP, Counselling Psychologist and NASEF Scholastic Fellow, who brings over 14 years of experience in mental health and family wellness.

🧠 We’re talking:
✔️ The emotional and social well-being of young gamers
✔️ Gaming addiction vs healthy habits
✔️ Real tips and advice for parents of gamers
✔️ Why mental wellness matters in Esports

📅 Saturday, June 14th
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📻 Tune in live on Freedom 106.5 FM
🌐 Or stream online: https://tbcradionetwork.co.tt/freedom1065/

Let’s talk mental health in gaming 💬