🗓️ Key Dates
All dates below are for the 2026 academic year (Term 2–Term 3)
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 — Term 2–Term 3
Friday, 25 September 2026 — End of Term 3
Latest possible: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Friday, 25 September 2026 — Video + Code submission
20–21 October 2026 — Held physically at UNSW (TBC)
Monday, 9 November 2026
Three Challenges, One Mission
Choose one or combine multiple challenges
STEM Challenge
Complete the maths problem curriculum and coding lessons through the e-learning platform. Results are automatically tracked and reviewed within the system.
Certificates for consistency & accuracy. Medals for outstanding achievement.
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Coding Challenge
Design and build an interactive project (game, simulation, or story) using Scratch, Python, or other platforms that addresses the highway collapse rescue theme.
Creativity · Code Quality · Storytelling · Design · Presentation
Robotics Challenge
Build a physical robot or autonomous system that demonstrates a rescue or recovery solution. Submit a video presentation and your source code.
Top teams present at UNSW, 20–21 October 2026
🏛️ Host & Support
| Host | UNSW School of Built Environment |
| Director | Prof Riza Sunindijo |
| Support | 🔹 Women in Construction Project 🔹 Department of the PM&C Office for Women 🔹 MRT Robotics (robotclass.com.au) e-learning |
🎖 How to Participate
Individual Entry
School Group Entry
🏆 Awards & Prizes
All participants
Outstanding achievement
Top performers
Special prizes
🤖 AI Integration — Bonus points for creative AI integration
🌟 Open to all K–12 students — with special encouragement for girls and students in remote areas.
