Secondary School – Singapore Infocomm Challenge

Secondary School Category

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Competition Overview:

The Singapore Infocomm Challenge (SIC) is open to Primary 3 to Primary 6 and Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students, providing age-appropriate competition categories that encourage creativity, digital innovation, and media literacy.

Secondary School Info Pack – Rules & Regulations

1. Competition Overview

The Secondary School Category is open to Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students and comprises two competition tracks:.

This category is open to Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students and features two competition tracks:

Short Vertical Reels
Animation

Students will work in teams to conceptualise and produce original digital works aligned to the respective competition themes, applying creativity, problem-solving, and foundational digital skills.

2. Eligibility

Open to Secondary 1 to Secondary 5 students
Students must participate in teams of 2 to 4 members.
Each team must be supported by a teacher facilitator, who will assist with registration and submission.
Each student may participate in only ONE category (Short Vertical Reels or Animation)
Participation in multiple categories is strictly prohibited.

3. Competition Categories & Themes

3.1 Short Vertical Reels

Theme: Discover Our School

Students are required to submit one original short vertical reel (9:16 format) with a duration of 30 to 60 seconds, showcasing their school through creative perspectives, viewpoints, or angles.
Submission Requirements:
- One (1) video per team
- A 100–500 word caption explaining:
  - The idea or message behind the video
  - How the video reflects the theme Discover Our School

3.2 Animation

Theme: Anti Vaping

- Students are required to design and develop an original animation (maximum 90 seconds) using digital or stop-motion techniques that promote anti-vaping awareness.
- Teams may choose either Digital Animation or Stop-Motion Animation to convey the Anti-Vaping message
- No restrictions on software used

Submission Requirements:

One (1) video per team
A 100–150 word caption explaining:
- The idea or message behind the video
- How the video reflects the Anti-Vaping theme
Teams may choose either Digital Animation or Stop-Motion Animation to convey the Anti-Vaping message

3.2.1 What Is Anti Vaping

Anti-vaping refers to efforts to prevent the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, especially among children and youths. Vaping is harmful and unsafe, as it exposes users to addictive substances and chemicals that can negatively affect physical health, brain development, and overall well-being.

In Singapore, vaping is illegal, and safeguarding students against vaping is a shared responsibility among schools, families, and the community. Students are encouraged to make informed and responsible choices that support a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

3.2.2 Why Is Anti-Vaping Important?

Vaping poses serious risks to young people, including:

Health Risks

Vaping products may contain nicotine and harmful chemicals
Nicotine is highly addictive and can affect brain development
Long-term effects on health are still unknown but potentially severe

Impact on Learning and Behaviour

Nicotine addiction can affect concentration, memory, and mood
Vaping may lead to poor decision-making and unhealthy habits
It can interfere with students’ ability to learn and perform well in school

Social and Peer Pressure

Students may feel pressured to try vaping due to friends or online influence
Saying “no” requires confidence, awareness, and strong values
Making healthy choices helps students protect themselves and others

For more information regarding Anti Vaping, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/edtalks/safeguarding-our-students-against-vaping

4. Registration

Registration Period: Mar 2026 – 31 May 2026
Schools are required to complete registration online via Eventbrite and make a one-time $5 payment to participate in the competition.
- There is no limit to the number of submissions per school. Only one $5 payment is required per school, regardless of the number of entries submitted.
Late registrations will not be accepted
Registration details will be provided via the official SIC channels

5. Submission Guidelines

5.1 General Submission Rules

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026, 11:59 PM
All submissions must be made through the official SIC submission portal.
Each team is allowed one submission from one category only.
Duplicate or multiple submissions will result in disqualification.
Teachers are responsible for submitting entries on behalf of students.
Submissions must be uploaded via: <Insert Submission Link>
Entries submitted through other platforms or links will not be considered.
Any changes made after the deadline will result in disqualification.

5.2 Category-Specific Requirements

5.2.1 Short Vertical Reels

Upload the completed animation in MP4, AVI, or MOV format.
Include a PDF write-up summarizing the message of the reel (100-500 words).

5.2.2 Animation

Upload the completed animation in MP4, AVI, or MOV format.
Include a PDF write-up summarizing the message of the animation (100-500 words).

5.3 File Naming Convention

All files must follow this format:

[SCA]_[SchoolName]_[TeamName]_[ProjectTitle]

Category Abbreviations:

Short Vertical Reels: SVR
Animation: ANI

Failure to follow the naming convention may result in disqualification.

6. Judging Criteria

6.1 Short Vertical Reels

Creativity & Originality – 30%
Video Quality & Editing – 40%
Adherence to Theme – 20%
Presentation & Documentation – 10%

6.2 Animation

Creativity and Originality – 30%
Animation Quality and Technique – 40%
Adherence to Theme – 20%
Presentation and Documentation – 10%

The judges’ decision is final and not subject to appeal.

7. Rules & Conduct

7.1 Intellectual Property

All submissions must be original work created by the students. The submission must represent their own creative and technical efforts

The submitted entries must not have been previously submitted for any other competitions, nor should they have been broadcast or made public through any medium, including but not limited to the Internet, radio, or television

Concurrent submission of the same project for other competitions or to public media is prohibited until the final results of this competition have been announced

Any use of third-party or copyrighted material (e.g., images, soundtracks, video clips) must be appropriately licensed. Teams are required to credit the sources of all media, audio, or external materials used in their projects, including any sound effects or music

The submission of any work that is not original, or any act of plagiarism, will result in the disqualification of the team. Teams are encouraged to thoroughly check all media for proper licensing and permissions

7.2 Code of Conduct

Participants are expected to maintain fairness, respect, and integrity throughout the competition.

Cheating, sabotage, or any form of dishonest behavior will lead to immediate disqualification.

Inappropriate language or behavior during any stage of the competition, including during submission or communication with the organizers, will not be tolerated.

7.3 Technical Issues

The organizing committee will not be held responsible for any technical issues that arise during the project development or submission process, including but not limited to software crashes, hardware failures, or submission portal downtime.

Teams are advised to thoroughly test their projects on different platforms (e.g., Windows, macOS, mobile devices) to ensure compatibility and proper functionality.

Teams experiencing technical issues during submission are advised to notify the organizing team well in advance of the deadline. Late submissions due to technical difficulties will only be accepted with prior notification and valid justification.

8. Rights to Use Submissions

By submitting a project to the competition, participants agree that the organizers may use their submission for promotional, educational, or marketing purposes. This includes the right to display or post winning entries on websites, social media platforms, or other public forums.

Full credit will always be given to the students, teachers, and schools involved in the project. No submission will be altered without the consent of the submitting team.

The organizers will not claim ownership of the submissions, and all copyrights to the work remain with the students. However, by participating, teams grant the organizers a license to use, distribute, and publicly display the entries for the purposes outlined above.

9. Prizes & Recognition

Outstanding entries will be recognised for their creativity, technical execution, originality, and strong alignment with the competition themes. The awards aim to celebrate students’ ability to apply infocomm skills meaningfully while demonstrating innovation, effort, and teamwork.

9.1 Short Vertical Reels

1st Prize – Awarded to the team whose reel delivers a compelling story through creative perspectives, strong visual impact, and effective use of the vertical format, with clear alignment to the theme.
2nd Prize – Awarded for a reel that demonstrates creativity, good pacing, and effective editing to communicate its message clearly.
3rd Prize – Awarded for a well-produced reel with clear intent, coherent visuals, and appropriate use of transitions and sound.
3 Honourable Mentions – Awarded to entries that show originality, effort, and promising use of short-form video storytelling.

9.2 Animation

1st Prize – Awarded to the team whose animation demonstrates exceptional creativity, strong visual storytelling, high-quality animation techniques, and a clear, impactful message aligned with the theme.
2nd Prize – Awarded for an animation that shows strong creativity, effective use of animation techniques, and clear communication of the intended message.
3rd Prize – Awarded for a well-executed animation with coherent storytelling, functional animation elements, and meaningful theme interpretation.
3 Honourable Mentions – Awarded to commendable entries that display creativity, effort, and thoughtful engagement with the theme.

10. Contact Information

For any inquiries or technical issues, please contact the competition organizers at support@infocommchallenge.com