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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Premier's Coding Challenge is an annual, statewide initiative for all Queensland students in Year 3 to Year 10. The Premier's Coding Challenge aims to encourage an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Queensland students.

In 2026, the theme of the challenge is Online Safety QLD. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum​​—Digital Technologies​, students will create an app, game or website which helps people to stay safe online. By promoting safe digital behaviours, students will build skills to make informed choices online and help create safer digital experiences for Queenslanders.

To enter, 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​.

All participating students will receive a certificate signed by the Premier and the Minister for Education. Winners and highly commended recipients will share in $24,000 worth of robotics prizes. Winners will attend an awards ceremony and connect with tech experts to explore future pathways.

Travel and accommodation will be provided for eligible winning students, their parent/carer and a school representative to attend the awards ceremony.

Here are some ideas of how students might help Queenslanders stay safe online.

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  • Create an exciting game to help students learn about their digital footprint.
  • Create an interactive cyber safety quiz for Queenslanders to test their knowledge on staying safe online.
  • Create a tool that assess password strength.
  • Build a game or simulation that shows how quantum technology could solve online safety problems better than today’s tech.

As detailed on EDTV—State Schools Education Television—Digital Technologies—an introduction to coding@home TV available on the department's YouTube channel, coding@homeTV guides students through a design process to create an entry for the 2026 Premier's Coding Challenge with a focus on the theme of Online Safety QLD.

Check out the winning entries page for inspiring content and videos showcasing the amazing winning entries from past years.

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Get started

Read about the categories, rules and prizes!
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Tools and tips

Find student and teacher links to resources, websites and video production tips.
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Submission portal

The submission portal is now open.
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Key dates

2026 Premier's Coding Challenge key dates
Monday 9 March
 Challenge opens
Friday 11 September Submission portal closes at 5pm
Tuesday 24 November Awards ceremony and winners announced
Tuesday 24 November Highly commended, merit and participation certificates dispatched to schools
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Help

If you have any questions, check the frequently asked questions or email coding.competition@qed.qld.gov.au.

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Last updated 26 February 2026