Challenge Days

Scitech Challenge Days provide students with a cutting-edge opportunity to represent their school in a friendly science competition with like-minded peers. Harnessing 21st century skills and their interest of science, technology, engineering, and maths, teams engage in a series of themed challenges throughout the Discovery Centre.

Expertly designed by Scitech’s very own team of STEM educators, Challenge Day expands on the students’ existing knowledge of the world around them. Working collaboratively in teams of four, students use design thinking to work through a series of challenges, fostering creativity and critical thinking, while developing students’ sense of character and communication skills. After teams conquer the final challenge of the day, they will present their designs to fellow participants and judges.

Further details on the event are listed below.

When: Week 2, Term 4 2027
Years: 5–6
Duration: 5.5 hours (exact times to be confirmed closer to the date)
Student numbers METRO:  Two teams of four per school (maximum of eight students)
Student numbers REGIONAL: Two (or more) teams of four per school
Cost: $40 per student for metropolitan schools, $35 per student for regional schools. Prices are GST free. Final numbers must be confirmed by Friday 17 September 2027 (Term 3, Week 9).*
Non-attendance cancellation fee: A cancellation fee will be applied if your booking is cancelled ON or AFTER Friday 17 September 2027 (Term 3, Week 9). You will be invoiced for the number of students booked by Friday 17 September 2027.
Catering: Morning tea and lunch is included for all students, teachers, and supervising adults. Vegetarian, vegan, and GF options are provided. Coffee and tea-making facilities are available for adults.

To express interest in attending Challenge Day 2027, please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact our Bookings Team via email or call us on 9215 0740 between 9am-4pm weekdays.

Dates:

• Monday 18 October 2027 – All Schools
• Tuesday 19 October 2027 – Catholic Education
• Wednesday 20 October 2027 – All Schools
• Thursday 21 October 2027 – All Schools
• Friday 22 October 2027 – Regional Schools and Regional PEAC

*An invoice for final numbers confirmed on Friday 17 September 2027 will be sent. No changes can be made to confirmed numbers after this date.