About the Competition
Sarawak's state level scratch competition
🌍 Theme: Climate Action (SDG 13)
Create Scratch games about Climate Action! Design interactive games with animations that teach others about protecting our environment and fighting climate change. Join students across Sarawak in this exciting coding competition.
Theme
SDG 13: Climate Action
Participants
Primary & Secondary Students
Platform
Scratch
Format
Preliminary Online Submission + Grand Finale at Kuching
How to Join
Simple steps to participate in SCRATCH-A-THON 2025
Register Online
Fill in your details and get your unique PIN via email
Create Your Game
Build an interactive climate action game with animations using Scratch
Submit Project
Upload your .sb3 file before the deadline
Win Prizes
Shortlisted candidates will advance to Grand Finale at Kuching
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Important Dates
Key milestones for SCRATCH-A-THON 2025
Registration Opens
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Holiday Programme
Enhance your Scratch skills
Submission Deadline
Final day to submit
Grand Finale
Live competition event
Win Amazing Prizes!
Recognition for outstanding climate action projects
Champions & Runners-up
Trophies, medals, and certificates for top performers in both Primary (7-12) and Secondary (13-20) categories
Competition Rules & Guidelines
Everything you need to know to participate
Project Requirements
- Originality: Must be new, original Scratch projects (not existing work)
- Theme Alignment: Must address climate action, environmental sustainability, or SDG13
- Technical Format: .sb3 files only (Scratch), maximum 100MB
- Content Guidelines: School-appropriate, educational, engaging
Submission Process
- Online submission via IC number + PIN authentication
- Project title and description required (max 500 words)
- One submission per participant
Judging Criteria
- Climate Theme: How well does the project address climate action theme?
- Creative Design & Innovation: Original approach and creative solutions
- Technical Skill: Programming complexity and functionality
- User Friendliness: Game playability and engagement
- Project Description: Clear and concise description of the project
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Registration Questions
How do I register for the competition?
Click the "Join Now!" button above and fill in your details including IC number, contact information and etc.
What information do I need to provide?
You'll need your IC number, MoE email, phone number, school details, and parent contact information.
Technical Questions
What platform should I use?
You must use Scratch and export .sb3 files which are required for submission.
How large can my project file be?
Your .sb3 project file must be maximum 100MB in size. This includes all sprites, sounds, and code blocks.
Can I submit multiple projects?
No, each participant can submit only one project. Once submitted, you cannot update your submission.
Competition Questions
What makes a good climate action game?
Focus on education, engagement, and solutions. Your game should teach about climate change, be fun to play, and inspire positive environmental action.
When will results be announced?
Finalist announcements will be in early-October 2025, check your email regulargly for call to Grand Finale event hosted on 27 October 2025.
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