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Key Dates - 2026

Global Issues

Topic

Due Date

Date Evaluation is Returned to Schools

Practice Problem 1
Invasive Species

27 March, 2026

24 April, 2026

Practice Problem 2
Space Exploration

19 June, 2026

10 July, 2026

Practice Problem 3
Qualifying Problem
Video Games

14 August, 2026

9 September, 2026

Practice Problem 4
Surveillance

6 November, 2026*

27 November, 2026

All dates are for receipt of work, via FPSOnline, prior to or on the due date.
* Evaluations for PP4 booklets submitted after 6 November 2026 may not be returned in the 2026 school year.


Creative Writing

Draft Submission

28 May, 2026

22 June, 2026

Final Submission

7 August, 2026

All dates are for receipt of work, via FPSOnline, prior to or on the due date.


StoryTelling (Scenario Performance)

Draft Submission

29 May, 2026

22 June, 2026

Final Submission

21 August, 2026

All dates are for receipt of work, via email/mp4 file, prior to or on the due date


Community Projects (Community Problem Solving)

Project Proposal

22 May, 2026

Project Update

17 August, 2026

Project Report & Supporting Materials

25 September, 2026

All dates are for receipt of work, via email prior to or on the due date.


2026 National Finals

The 2026 National Finals will be held 16 - 18 October 2026
at Caulfield Grammar School, Caulfield, Vic


International Conference

The top teams and individuals from the National Finals are issued invitations to attend the FPSPI International Conference, which is held at a US University in June the following year. 

2026 International Conference
10th - 14th June 2026
Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana, USA

 



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