Key Dates
2025 Dates
Topic | Due Date | Date Evaluation is Returned to Schools |
Practice Problem 4 | 18 November, 2025 | 5 December, 2025 |
2026 Dates
Global Issues (GIPS)
Topic | Due Date | Date Evaluation is Returned to Schools |
Practice Problem 1 | 27 March, 2026 | 24 April, 2026 |
Practice Problem 2 | 19 June, 2026 | 10 July, 2026 |
Practice Problem 3 | 14 August, 2026 | 9 September, 2026 |
Practice Problem 4 | 6 November, 2026 | 27 November, 2026 |
Creative Writing (SCENARIO WRITING)
All dates are for receipt of work, via email prior to or on the day it is due.
Draft Submission | 28 May, 2026 | 22 June, 2026 |
Final Submission | 7 August, 2026 |
All dates are for receipt of work, via email, prior to or on the day it is due.
StoryTelling (Scenario Performance)
All dates are for receipt of work, via email/mp4 file prior to or on the day it is due.
Draft Submission | 29 May, 2026 | 22 June, 2026 |
Final Submission | 21 August, 2026 |
Community Projects (Community Problem Solving)
All dates are for receipt of work, via email prior to or on the day it is due.
Project Proposal | 22 May, 2026 | |
Project Update | 17 August, 2026 | |
Project Report & Supporting Materials | 25 September, 2026 |
2026 National Finals
The 2026 National Finals will be held 16 - 18 October 2026
at Caulfield Grammar School, Caulfield, Vic
International Conference
The top teams and individuals from the National Finals are issued invitations to attend the FPSPI International Conference, which is held at a US University in June the following year.
2026 International Conference
10th - 14th June 2026
Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana, USA
2022 National Finals (Globe Photography)
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