We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the first series of the 2024 AEL Minecraft Competition! This exciting event saw over 200 submissions from students across Australia, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and innovative thinking.
The competition featured three categories: Years 4-6 Neighbourhood Heroes, Years 7-9 Mathematical Marvels, and Years 10-12 Literary Landscapes. Each category highlighted the incredible talents of our young builders, who crafted detailed and imaginative Minecraft worlds.
Winners for Years 4-6 Neighbourhood Heroes:
- 1st place: Team Mapwee from Lauriston Girls’ School
- 2nd place: Team CSPS O&L from Charlestown South Public School
- 3rd place: Team Penguin from Sheldon College
Winners for Years 7-9 Mathematical Marvels:
- 1st place: Team Year 9 OLSH Kensington from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Kensington
- 2nd place: Team One from St Johns College
- 3rd place: Team Three from St Johns College and 3d Terraria from the Knox School
Winners for Years 10-12 Literary Landscapes:
- 1st place: Team Cube 2 from Kardinia International College
- 2nd place: The Creepers from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Kensington
- 3rd place: Claver Crafters Senior from St Peter Claver College
Competition Categories
In the Years 4-6 Neighbourhood Heroes category, students designed Minecraft builds that celebrated everyday community heroes like doctors, teachers, and public servants. The Years 7-9 Mathematical Marvels category challenged students to create intricate structures that incorporated mathematical principles and concepts. For the Years 10-12 Literary Landscapes category, students brought literary worlds to life, crafting detailed environments inspired by their favourite books and stories.
Each winning team will receive a custom-made trophy from Hench & Scrap, a testament to their hard work and creativity. These remarkable creations will also be showcased on our winners page, featuring images from each submission.
About Hench & Scrap
Hench & Scrap is a renowned crafting and fabrication team known for creating incredible bespoke cosplay, props, trophies and more with a dedication to detail and worldbuilding for the games industry. Their expertise lies in transforming raw materials into stunning works of art, making them the perfect partner for awarding our talented competition winners. The custom trophies they have created are unique symbols of achievement and creativity, reflecting the hard work and dedication of each winning team.
Thank You
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the students, parents, and teachers who participated and supported this competition over the ten-week period. Your enthusiasm and dedication have made this event a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming everyone’s returning enthusiasm for Series 2, starting later this year. Stay tuned for more exciting challenges and opportunities to showcase your incredible talents!
For more details and to view the winning submissions, visit the winner’s page: https://ael.org.au/minecraft-results/
Congratulations to all our winners and participants!