2025-26 Human-AI Creative Writing Contest for Hong Kong Secondary Schools

Conditions of Entry

A secondary school can enrol a team of up to 5 students of any Form level in the contest. 

All students must attend the workshop at Education University of Hong Kong comprising four contact hours. Teachers need not attend.

Education University has provided a venue and computers. Students can also bring their own device (e.g. laptop, iPad, smartphone etc.) 

The contest starts at 09:00 sharp and doors open at 08:30. Students will sign in at the door.

To enrol your school, kindly contact David Woo at drdavidjameswoo@gmail.com 

Format

Students will explore design thinking and vibe coding concepts.

Students will receive an authentic English academic writing problem scenario, be guided through a design process and each team will vibe code an application. 

Teams will present their app to teachers and answer any questions.

Teams will then use a vibe-coded app to write an English academic text. 

Adjudication

In any case of dispute, the judges' decision is final.

Prizes

$10,000 in book coupons will be distributed.

Winning entries will be displayed on the contest website.

All participatns will receive certificates.