Be Cyber Marvellous Challenge

Students, show us what you know about online safety!

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About the challenge

This challenge will reopen in October 2026.

Students should use their knowledge and creative skills to produce one of the following on an online safety or cyber security topic of their choice:

  • a poster (pdf/word/png/jpg)
  • a script for a play (pdf/Word)
  • an MP4 video
  • an MP3 audio
  • a website (Google site or similar)
  • or write a fictional story to showcase your learning for the whole month (PDF/Word).

We are looking for:

  • Originality - your work must be your own and not copied.
  • Relevance - display your online safety learning.
  • Creativity - be creative, try and come up with something new!
  • Leadership - show guidance to help others change their online behaviours.

Our judging panel of teachers and cyber security experts will review all entries. We will publish the best entries on this website!

Students can use these journal templates:

2025 Primary school winners

Online safety

Students at Samuel Gilbert Public School recorded a role-play of a child connecting with strangers online in an online game. They talk about how this can be dangerous and to go a trusted adult for help. 

Cyberbullying: Be safe online

Created by Lily from Summer Hill Public School, Cyberbullying: Be Safe Online is an informative slideshow aimed at raising awareness about online behaviour and safety. It explains what cyberbullying is, how it can affect individuals, and the importance of responding appropriately.

Click Smart

Created by Melissa, Elsa, Danby and Shriya from Samuel Gilbert Public School, ClikSmart is a website that provides a step-by-step guide to protect your devicce from malware. They advise us all to update software, use strong passwords and secure the home network.

2025 Secondary school winners

ScamSmarter

Developed by students at Tara Anglican School for Girls, Scam Smarter is an engaging and educational website designed to help understand online safety. The platform explores different types of scams, offers practical tips on how to protect yourself, and shares real-life stories to make learning relatable and impactful.

Cyber Security: Who cares?

Created by Year 9 students Hayden and Jacob from North Sydney Boys High School, Cyber Security: Who cares? takes a unique and thought-provoking approach by exploring cyber security from a cybercriminal’s perspective.

Cyber Safety Guide: How to identify and report phishing emails

Created by Year 9 students Lucas and Rex from North Sydney Boys High School, Cyber Safety Guide: How to Identify and Report Phishing Emails delivers a comprehensive look at one of the most common online threats. 

Recognising and reporting phishing emails

Created by Kingsley from North Sydney Boys High School, Recognising & Reporting Phishing Emails provides a clear and informative guide to understanding and responding to phishing threats.

Cyber Security Awareness: Phishing scams

Created by Alex and Trystan from North Sydney Boys High School, Cyber Security Awareness: Phishing Scams provides an informative overview of phishing as a major online threat.

2024 winners

Jamie and Ben are lured by free tickets

North Sydney Boys High School student has written this story about two friends who are tricked by scammers.

Three tips to cyber safety

Mimosa Public School students have created this poster with three simple tips to keep cyber safe.

Data brokers - what are they?

North Sydney Boys High School student has created this interactive Scratch game to raise awarness about data brokers. It makes you think what you can do to avoid your data being stolen and sold.

Who is really talking to you online?

Kellyville Ridge Public School students created this video to raise awareness about the dangers of online gaming. It makes you realise not to trust strangers online.

Control your online footprint

North Sydney Boys High School student's presentation on Digital footprints is a very simple way to understand how to control your activity online and manage your privacy. 

2023 winners

Cyber Safety Awareness

Girraween Public School students have crafted an exceptional website with fun cyber facts, videos, information about threats and scams, and recommendations on cyber hygiene practices. Students have even provided worksheets for teachers to use!

Dealing with hate online

Students from Holgate Public School recorded this video at school. They enacted a story of a girl who is a YouTuber. She learns how to deal with hate online with the support of a trusting adult.

Cyber safety tips

Poster with 5 cyber safety tips created by Holgate Public School students. 

How to be safe online

Students from Girraween Public School have created this short poster with four short tips on staying safe online and keeping your personal information secure.

TikToker gets trolled

Students from Girraween Public Schools recorded this video with a fictional story of a young person who goes on social media and gets in trouble. She then gets help from her teacher. 

2022 winners

Presentation - Phishing and online safety

A Blaxcell Street Public School student explains phishing, with sample emails and red flags, such as spelling errors and suspicious links.

Video - Keep safe on socials

Students from Blaxcell Street Public School show the importance of strong privacy settings and knowing what NOT to share on social media.

Keep safe on socials

Case study - Cybersafety and Roblox

The student from Blaxcell Street Public School talks about stranger danger on gaming sites and provides checkpoints to consider before you interact.

Quiz - Cybersafety questions and answers

The student from Toronto High School has created an interactive presentation that takes the reader through questions about social media safety.

Story - Chloe April's addiction

Students from Blaxcell Street Public School have written a story of a girl who starts playing games online, provides her login to someone, and gets into trouble.

Story - A celeb's invite

The student from Blaxcell Street Public School has written a story about a girl who trusts a fake profile online and ends up giving away her personal information.

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