To submit your project via online submission you will need to ensure that you have a copy of your project cover sheet (from your School Coordinator who can download a copy via their Coordinator Login). This cover sheet will include the project upload code and will need to be uploaded with your project files. Click here for more information about how to upload projects.

2025 Electronic Submission

Please take a moment to read the information below. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to submit your project.

6 June - 29 June 2025

Citizen Science, Multimedia*, Science Writing & Scientific Inquiry projects and Programming, Apps & Robotics reports submitted online.

21 July - 27 July 2025

Models & Inventions and Crystal Investigation reports / risk assessments MUST be submitted online. Games - supporting videos may also be submitted.

*Please note: mp4 / video files will no longer be accepted direct to this website due to the size and difficulty uploading. All videos will need to be uploaded to YouTube (they can be uploaded as an unlisted video (not private) if preferred) and provide the link in your submission.

Please note: the website may be slow due to the volume of entries being submitted - we appreciate your patience. If you're unable to upload your project please try submitting your entry again later in the day and if you are still having problems contact the SASTA office with a note of the error you are receiving.

If you are having trouble logging in, please try copying and pasting the Electronic Submission Upload code from your cover sheet as this code is case sensitive.

To submit your project via online submission you will need to ensure that you have a copy of your project cover sheet (from your School Coordinator who can download a copy via their Coordinator Login). This cover sheet will include the project upload code and will need to be uploaded with your project files. Click here for more information about how to upload projects.

Please ensure that your file names are saved in a recommended format (Word, PDF, PPT) with your project information - we would recommend the following guide:

ID Number.Surname.ProjectName

EXAMPLE = 0014-001.Smith.ProjectAboutScience.

Citizen Science:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your Citizen Science journal entry (PDF or Word Document only)

Multimedia:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Multimedia project (PPT or link to an unlisted YouTube video or website)
  • Electronic copy of your written report (PDF or Word Document)

Science Writing:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your Science Writing entry (PDF or Word Document)

Scientific Inquiry:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your Scientific Inquiry entry (PDF, Word Document or .jpeg)
  • Completed & signed risk assessment form
  • Electronic copy of your journal / log book

Programming, Apps & Robotics:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your written report (PDF, Word Document or .jpeg). The judges ask that you include an email address they may use to contact you directly should any further information about your project be required.
  • Any links to your program / app OR photos / videos of your robot in action (please see below instructions of how videos should be included).
  • NB: once your files have been uploaded, the next step is to make your judging appointment - your school coordinator will let you know when appointment bookings are open! 

Crystal Investigation:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your Crystal Investigation Journal/Log Book (PDF or Word Document)

Models & Inventions:

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Electronic copy of your Models & Inventions Report (PDF or Word Document)
  • Completed & signed risk assessment form

You may also want to consider a video submission of your project in action / explanation for inclusion on the Virtual Open Day page if your project is a winning entry

  • Videos can only be submitted as a URL to an unlisted YouTube video
  • Videos should run no longer than 5 minutes

Games:

If you are submitting a board game you may want to consider uploading an electronic copy of the rules of your game and a short video demonstrating your game for inclusion on the Virtual Open Day page if your project is a winning entry.

The following files will need to be uploaded:

  • Cover sheet
  • Videos can only be submitted as a URL to an unlisted YouTube video

Country Schools Online Project Submission

Due to the difficulty and possible damage to Models & Inventions and Games, students may send in a video of their entry working instead of their actual entry. Click more information below for full details. 

In presenting your Models & Inventions (online submission):

The following files will need to be uploaded for your project between 21 - 27 July 2025:

  • Cover sheet (your Coordinator will give you this sheet)
  • Electronic copy of your Models & Inventions Report (PDF or Word Document)
  • Completed & signed risk assessment form
  • Video submission of your project in action / explanation
    • Videos can only be submitted as a URL to an unlisted YouTube video
    • Videos should run no longer than 5 minutes

In submitting your Games entry (online submission):

The following files will need to be uploaded for your project between 21 - 27 July 2025:

  • Cover sheet (your Coordinator will give you this sheet)
  • Electronic copy of the rules of the game
  • Video submission of your game being played
    • Videos can only be submitted as a URL to an unlisted YouTube video
    • No time limit on video – it can be as long as required to demonstrate the game 

 

 

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