Minecraft Competition

This term Wantirna College joined 29 schools in the first ever Australian E-Sports League Minecraft Challenge. The article below is from the AEL website: 

Sydney, Australia – The Australian Esports League (AEL) proudly announces the successful launch of its inaugural Minecraft Challenge, witnessing an overwhelming participation of students across the country.

With 63 teams from Year 5-6 exploring Medieval Architecture, 71 teams from Year 7-9 innovating around Eco-friendly Living, and 15 teams from Year 10-12 delving into the intricacies of Sustainable Cities, the stage is set for an unprecedented educational journey.

Microsoft and its Minecraft: Education team have thrown their weight behind the initiative, further solidifying the challenge’s standing in the industry. “It’s amazing to see this participation in the Minecraft: Education challenges with AEL. From projects covering Eco-living and sustainability to exploring Medieval Architecture, this all has a great impact within and beyond the classroom. We can’t wait to see the results,” says Dan Bowen, Tech Strategist, Microsoft Australia.

First-Ever Minecraft Competition

The themes for each division are: 

• For Years 7-9 the competition theme will involve eco-friendly living – we have 6 teams in this division.
• For Years 10-12 the competition theme will involve sustainable cities – we have 2 teams in this division.

The competition will run into Term 4 and it has been great seeing participation from all year levels. Keep an eye out for updates and photos of their creations next term!

Mel Zulfic

Year 8 Year Level Leader