What is DrCT?

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Sign up for Design thinking with robotics and Computational Thinking International Competition (DrCT), and breaking down problems solving, analysing the validity of solutions and spotting patterns in data - all essential skills for the workplace!

DrCT will get students to improve in using Computational Thinking, and also allows students to have a systematic approach to learn programming. It can help them prepare for the National Olympiad in Informatics, the highest level national contest for Informatics in all countries.

Competition date and time:

Sun 12 May 2024 at 19:00 (NZ Time)

Closing date of registering: Fri 26 April 2024

Fees for the DrCT is $68 per student.

Eligible year groups: NZ Year 2-12

Competition format: Online at home

Calculators are NOT permitted.

BANK: ANZ

Name of Account: Pinnacle Education Group

Account: 06-0241-0684634-00

Please make payment with the students 'full name + DrCT ' as reference.

⚠️ Please note that any fees and payments made are non-refundable.

⚠️ Before you make any payment, make sure you read through the refund policy on our website to avoid misunderstandings.

(Terms and conditions apply).

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Please note: If you registered after the deadline, the fees will be doubled.

NZ time: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 19:00

Australia Sydney & Melbourne time: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 17:00

Australia Perth time: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 15:00

Singapore and Beijing time: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 15:00

Competition date & time:

PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.

The successful registration is confirmed upon receipt of the registration fee.

Why participate in DrCT?

1. Simplifying Programming with DrCT

DrCT simplifies programming by integrating computational thinking and block programming, fostering creativity and innovation among students.

2. Developing Computational Thinking and Block Programming Skills

Through computational thinking, students develop the ability to identify patterns and solutions in new ways, while block programming enables quick implementation and testing of ideas.

3. Encouraging Fearless Experimentation

This approach encourages experimentation without the fear of failure, which is crucial for nurturing a deep interest in technology and programming.

4. Breaking Barriers and Enhancing Problem-Solving

DrCT not only breaks down barriers to learning code but also enhances problem-solving skills and promotes creative expression among students.

5. STEAM AHEAD 2024

Award winners will have opportunities to participating in our DrCT Global Finals or International Junior Informatics Olympiad.

Format and Scoring of the Competition

Topics covered and Specifications

The top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate.

Steam Ahead IJIO - NZ Years 2-8

Perfect scorer, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists of DrCT national contest - will be invited to join STEAM AHEAD to compete in the STEAM AHEAD 2024 – International Junior Informatics Olympiad (IJIO) for NZ Years 2-8.
They will have a chance to win the President’s Award for Excellence in Steam Star.

Steam Ahead IJCO by National University of Singapore - NZ Year 9 and above

Perfect scorer, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalists of DrCT national contest will be invited to join International Junior CyberSecurity Olympiad (IJCO) organized by National University of Singapore, School of Computing for NZ Year 9 and above.
They will have a chance to win the President’s Award for Excellence in Steam Star.