Calling All Young Antarctic Researchers from kindy to year 6 – pull on your snow boots and space helmets and learn about the fascinating connections between Antarctica and Space!

The Antarctic Science Foundation have developed a presentation that delves into fascinating facts about Antarctica that allows you to uncover its surprising connection to outer space. You'll learn how this icy, remote continent serves as a testing ground for space missions through analog research, helping scientists prepare for journeys to the Moon and Mars. Then you can explore why Antarctica is the world’s premier location for finding meteorites, how its unique environment makes it an ideal spot for astronomy, and the crucial role satellites play in advancing Antarctic science by monitoring climate and environmental changes.

Once you've explored this fascinating topic, it's time to share your learning and enter out competition between Monday, 14 July and Sunday 17 August.

Winners will be announced on Monday, 25 August 2025, and winner packs will be shipped to your school.

Prizes:

There will be an Antarctic-themed prize pack available for Kindy to Year 2, Year 3-4, and Year 5-6. All packs are valued at $100.

How to enter:

You can enter the competition if you are in Kindy to Year 6. Please ensure that a teacher, parent or guardian permits you to enter the quiz.

Kindy - Year 2

Young explorers in Kindy to Year 2 can join the competition with their Antarctic artwork or posters. Please send your picture to info@asf.aq. Your artwork can feature Antarctic Animals or posters with facts about Antarctica. This year, we explore the connection between Antarctica and space. Maybe you can design your own Antarctic or space station.

Year 3 - 6

Here is a presentation that explores the connection between Antarctica and space. Use your knowledge to complete the quiz to get into the draw for an Antarctic-themed pack.

Please contact us at info@asf.aq if you have any questions or feedback.