Competitions

Prep bags 2027 design competition - Entries Close Sunday 9th!

Overview

The Department of Education is inviting young Victorians to showcase their creativity for the opportunity to design next year’s Prep bags. The theme for the 2027 Prep bags is ‘My year of Prep’.

The winning artist’s design will feature on the front of the 2027 Prep bags. These will be given to thousands of students starting Prep at a Victorian government school next year.

Who can take part

All current Prep students at Victorian government schools are eligible to submit their design.

Prep students can be attending a Victorian government primary, P-12, specialist or language school.

Participants must be Victorian residents.

How to take part

Artwork should reflect the competition theme.

Submissions can be either hand drawn or digitally designed. Designs must be in black marker using our template or a blank white A4 sheet of paper. Digital designs must be in black on a white background.

The design must be the child’s original work.

The competition allows one entry per person.

How to enter

• Have your parent/guardian read the competition guidelines and the terms and conditions.
• Create a design that reflects ‘My year of Prep’.
• Tell us about your design (1-2 sentences).
• Have your parent/guardian fill out the submission form and upload your artwork either as a JPG or PNG file by 11:59pm on Sunday 9 August 2026.