Victorian Coding Challenge

Do you have students who are curious about coding, enjoy logical thinking, and thrive on solving engaging, real-world problems?

The Victorian Coding Challenge is designed for students with a creative yet analytical mindset. It provides a rich opportunity to extend problem-solving, reasoning, and computational thinking through authentic tasks that embed mathematics in meaningful ways.

Eligibility and registration

This program is open to both government and non-government schools. As it is funded by the Victorian Department of Education and Training, participation is free for Victorian government schools.

Victorian government schools register via the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series (VCES)
Non-government schools register via the MAV Coding Challenge

Available to: Students in Years 5–10
Target audience: High-ability students

How will it run?

Students will receive access to a virtual coding kit comprising eight modules, each featuring an engaging coding challenge. Tasks are designed with a low floor and high ceiling, allowing students to enter the problem easily while offering significant depth and extension. Prior coding experience is assumed.

Students access tasks through a user-friendly online platform, available both at school and at home. To solve the challenges, students will work in either Scratch (block-based coding) or Python (text-based coding), applying coding and algorithmic thinking to solve problems with embedded mathematical ideas.

The eight modules can be completed at the student’s own pace, either during the school term or over school holidays. Scaffolding, coding resources, and support materials are provided as needed. Each module includes self-assessment quizzes, and teachers have access to suggested solutions, implementation tips, and assessment materials.

Schools may register as many students as they wish. However, teachers are encouraged to consider suitability carefully, as the challenges are set above typical year-level expectations and are intended for high-ability learners.

Program timeline and support

Coding kits available from March
Access remains open until the end of the year
One module launched per month
Each module launch is accompanied by an optional, teacher-facing interactive webinar to support implementation and unpack task design