Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

Bebras is a fun and engaging computational thinking challenge for students in Years 3 to 12. It is an international challenge that involves over 2.9 million students from 60 countries.  

Coding skills are not required to complete the Bebras Challenge. The main round of the challenge is held in Term 1 over several weeks. Students can participate individually or in teams of up to four. To celebrate international Bebras week, a follow-up event will be held in Term 4.

Lithuanian for beaver, Bebras was the name chosen by the founder of the challenge, Professor Valentina Dagiene from the University of Vilnius, in honour of the animal’s collaborative nature and strong work ethic. 

The Challenge is coordinated by the International Bebras Committee which meets annually to assess potential questions and share resources.

Bebras Australia began in 2014 and was delivered by CSIRO until 2023. From 2024, the AMT is delivering the Bebras Challenge in Australia. With support from CSIRO, the AMT provided the Bebras Challenge free of charge for Australian schools in 2024.

Date:  Tuesday 3 March to Friday 5 March 2026 

Time: From 16:00 - 19:00

Address: Tuesday: 

Burwood Library Meeting room 

Wednesday: Bondi Beach Church in Market 

Thursday: Gordon Library Meeting room 

Friday: Waitara PCYC

Divisions

• Middle Primary – Australian Years 3 and 4
• Upper Primary – Australian Years 5 and 6
• Junior – Australian Years 7 and 8
• Intermediate – Australian Years 9 and 10
• Senior – Australian Years 11 and 12

The contest will be proctored by NewAI Classes.