2025 PREMIER'S CODING CHALLENGE

The Premier's Coding Challenge is an annual, statewide initiative for all Queensland students in Year 3 to Year 10. The Challenge aims to encourage an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Queensland students. In 2025, students are tasked with creating an app, game or website that drives positive change in the world by addressing 1 or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals External link (SDGs).This is a great opportunity for students to tackle real-world issues that matter to them.
 

Students can work individually or in pairs to create an app, game or website and submit a short video explaining their entry. Find out more about the categories on the get started page. Winners will share in $15,000 worth of robotics prizes, attend an awards ceremony and connect with tech experts to explore future pathways. Click here for more information and entry details. Submission portal closes on 12 September.

WHAT MATTERS? WRITING COMPETITION

The What Matters? writing competition is currently open to school students in Years 5 to 12. Responding to the simple question 'what matters?' What Matters? allows writers to raise issues that are important to them and know that all perspectives are valuable, no matter age, background or viewpoint. Entries can be fiction, non-fiction, poetry or prose of up to 600 words and submitted online at What Matters? Writing Competition. Entries close on 16 May 2025. Find out more information and how to enter here.