The 2010 competition is now closed. Click here to see results.
The 2011 competition will open in December.
The 2010 competition required teams to make something for the:
- Sumatran tigers, or
- One of the Parrot species – macaw, kea, or cockatoo.
Open to all Primary, Intermediate and Year 9-10 students.
Click here to see photos and information about the process you could go through to get your prototype and final product.
Click here to see how Howick Intermediate (two-time winners) planned, designed and made their winning entries.
Task
Your task is to design and make, either to mock-up or prototype stage , a device, or toy to prevent boredom or stereotypical behaviour for one of these species. You will need to:
- Show that you have researched the characteristics and needs of the animal you have chosen. Your final product should have the features that address these needs.
- Take a picture/pictures of your mock-up or prototype (Entry details below)
Make a copy of your work and post to:
Mike Rogers
School Support Services
University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
- Please do not send any mock-ups, models or protoypes
- NB: Please do not send email entries (Last year, some schools had difficulties with email communications)
- You will be posted or faxed a receipt of entry
Closing Date
- Entries must be received before July 2, 2010
Entry form and numbers of Entries
- Each entry must be accompanied by the filled out entry form.
- Schools may send in multiple entries but each entry must be accompanied by its own entry form