The Challenge closes on Friday 18 September 2026.
is open for schools to record their Challenge completion data before
Monday 12 October 2026
The Challenge closes on Friday 18 September 2026.
is open for schools to record their Challenge completion data before
Monday 12 October 2026
Key Dates
Challenge Opens: Monday 9 February 2026 (Term 1, Week 3)
Registration Closes: Thursday 30 April 2026 (Term 2, Week 2)
Challenge Closes: Friday 18 September 2026 (Term 3, Week 9)
Verification Closes: Monday 12 October 2026 (Term 4, Week 1)
Awards Ceremony Friday 13 November 2026 (Term 4, Week 5)
Each year the CMRC Awards Ceremony is held at the National Library of Australia. Invitations are sent to CMRC Coordinators of the winning schools with details about the ceremony and attendance requirements.