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  • Register for Hawke's Bay A&P Show's 2025 School Challenge

  • This challenge is for Primary and Intermediate Schools

    We’re inviting schools across the region to rally their students, get creative, and go head-to-head for the title of School Challenge Champions at this year’s HB A&P Show. This is all about participation, teamwork, and celebrating talent across a range of fun and accessible competitions, no matter the size of your school.

    How It Works
    Schools earn points every time one of their students enters in any of the designated School Challenge events:
    Art Competition
    Pet Competition
    Junior Poultry
    Hobby Horse
    Handmade Competition

    The more students who enter, the more points your school racks up. To keep it fair, points will be calculated proportionally based on school roll size so small rural schools have just as much chance of winning as the bigger city schools.

    Example Scoring:
    1 point for every entry in a School Challenge event.

    Points are divided by the total school roll, then multiplied by 100 to give a “participation score” (e.g., 25 entries from a roll of 100 = 25% = 25 points).

    Bonus points for placings.

    Prizes & Glory
    1st place: $1000 Cash prize for the school + School Challenge Trophy

    2nd place: $500 Cash prize for the school

    3rd place: $250 Cash prize for the school

    Spot prizes awarded throughout the day for standout moments, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

    Why It Works
    This system means every school, no matter how big or small, has an equal shot at winning by encouraging as many students as possible to have a go. Whether it’s showing off a prized chicken, baking something special, or creating a work of art, every entry counts and the more variety, the better your chances.

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