VR for Good Challenge
Introducing an all-new challenge that inspires students to create their own Virtual Reality Escape Room adventure. By combining coding and 3D assets, students will explore game development to raise awareness on pressing social issues.
Highlights
- Create an immersive 3D game environment
- Design your own game elements with block-based coding
- Raise awareness for global warming and climate change
Schedule
Date | Event |
4 Mar 2022 (Fri) | Nomination by Schools Opens |
16 Mar (Wed) | Online Teacher Briefing Session (Click to Rewatch) |
17 Mar (Thu) | Application by Individuals Opens |
23 Mar 2022 (Wed) | Registration Closes |
31 Mar 2022 (Thu) | Online Student Workshop |
25 Apr 2022 (Mon) | Submission Closes |
11 May 2022 (Wed) | Announcement of Finalists |
17 May 2022 (Tue) | Finalists to Submit Presentation Video |
20 May (Fri) – 27 May (Fri) 2022 | Online Voting (Click to cast your vote now!) |
Registration
1. Via nomination by school:
Teachers may fill in the online application form. Teachers will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the application form.
Application opens on 4 Mar 2022 (Fri) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Application closes on 23 Mar 2022 (Wed) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
2. Individual application:
Students may form teams of 2-3 students of the same division from different schools and submit one application form. All members of the team will receive a confirmation email upon submission of the application form.
Application opens on 17 Mar 2022 (Fri) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Application closes on 23 Mar 2022 (Wed) 2:00pm (GMT+8)
Application Fee
Free
Remarks:
- Please ensure the email addresses and contact numbers provided in the application form are valid. You are also recommended to whitelist “[email protected]” to prevent any competition updates from the Competition Secretariat going to the junk folder. The Competition Secretariat will not be liable for any miscommunication / loss caused by incorrect information provided by applicants.
- Each student is only allowed to be enrolled once, regardless of nomination by school or application by individuals. The competition secretariat reserves the right to disqualify applicants who violate this rule.
Divisions
Students will compete on a team basis (2-3 members per team) according to the below divisions:
- Primary Division: P4 – P6 students attending primary schools in Hong Kong
- Secondary Division: S1 – S5 students attending secondary schools in Hong Kong
The primary and secondary school divisions are separated according to the school’s academic system. The division is based on the academic year 2021/2022 grade the student is enrolled in. Please find detailed guidance for the divisions below.
Hong Kong | US | UK | |
Primary Division | P4 | Grade 4 | Year 5 |
P5 | Grade 5 | Year 6 | |
P6 | Grade 6 | Year 7 | |
Secondary Division | S1 | Grade 7 | Year 8 |
S2 | Grade 8 | Year 9 | |
S3 | Grade 9 | Year 10 | |
S4 | Grade 10 | Year 11 | |
S5 | Grade 11 | Year 12 |