Exciting Competitions to Boost Classroom Engagement

Welcome to the school new year, filled with fresh opportunities to enhance student engagement and motivation in the classroom! We're thrilled to announce a series of upcoming regional and national competitions in collaboration with our amazing partners across Canada. These competitions are designed not only to enhance students' knowledge but also to boost their soft skills, preparing them for life after high school.

Before delving into these exciting competitions, grasp the benefits of student participation, and remember to incorporate them into your classroom plans.

Why Participate in These Competitions?

• Enhance topic-specific knowledge, such as tax and financial literacy, for a better transition to life after school.
• Explore diverse career paths and make informed decisions through the "Let's Talk Careers" and regional competitions.
• Foster motivation and a healthy competitive spirit among students, encouraging them to excel.
• Opportunities to win student bursaries and cash prizes for schools, adding tangible rewards to the learning process.
• Gamified format makes learning fun and engaging, retraining student focus.
• Positive outlook on the future, prompting self-reflection and exploration of interests and plans.
• Development of research skills, building resilience and concentration while deepening understanding of subjects.

National Competitions

Learn About Your Taxes Competition

We are excited to be working with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to offer Canadian students and teachers a competition based on seven gamified courses designed to boost tax literacy and confidence. 

Students will explore the CRA’s “Learn about your taxes” online learning tool using ChatterHigh’s unique ‘seek-and-find’ approach while competing for a piece of the $5,000 prize pot for their school!

• Competition dates: 
  • September 1 - October 16, 2025
  • February 1 – March 19, 2027
• Topic: Tax Literacy 
• Eligibility: Grade 6 - 12 students across Canada
• Available in French and English

Money Management Competition

This competition is based on the Money Management courses by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and is a great way to encourage school pride while preparing students for a financially successful future. Top schools will share in a $7,000 prize pot during the Fall Competition and a $5,000 prize pot during the Spring Competition.

• Competition dates: 
  • September 1 - October 16, 2026
  • February 1 – March 19, 2027
• Topic: Financial Literacy 
• Eligibility: Grade 6 - 12 students across Canada
• Available in English and French

Let’s Talk Careers: Canada’s Most Informed School and Student Competition

This competition offers students the opportunity to discover existing and emergent careers, and make connections between school, post-secondary, and the world of work. Let’s Talk Science, Skills Canada, NGen, NAV CANADA, and ChatterHigh have teamed up to offer this exciting opportunity that engages students in career discovery through competition! A total of $50,000 in cash prizes is available for students and schools.

• Competition dates: 
  • October 26 – December 4, 2026
  • April 12 – May 21, 2027
• Topic: Career Exploration 
• Eligibility: Grade 6 - 12 students across Canada
• Available in English and French
  
  

Regional Competitions 

NB ChatterHigh Competition

An opportunity for public high schools in New Brunswick to win prizes while their students become more informed about career and post-secondary options after high school. There is $7,500 available in school cash prizes! During the competition dates, points earned by students, parents, teachers, and the whole school community contribute to the school's ranking.

• Competition dates: October 5 - December 4, 2026
• Topic: Careers and Programs
• Eligibility: High school students in New Brunswick
• Available in English and French

MB ChatterHigh Competition

This competition is an opportunity for all Grade 9-12 students in Manitoba to explore career and post-secondary resources through the 10-question Daily Quiz activity. There is $10,000 available in school cash prizes! During the competition dates, points earned by students, parents, teachers, and the whole school community contribute to the school's ranking.

• Competition Dates:
  • October 26 – December 4, 2026
  • April 12 – May 21, 2027
• Topic: Careers and Programs
• Eligibility: High school students in Manitoba
• Available in English and French
  
  

CCNB ChatterHigh Competition

Students will explore career and post-secondary resources through a daily quiz, contributing to their school's ranking and working towards an opportunity to win a share of the $2,500 prize pot.

• Competition dates: 
  • October 26 – December 4, 2026
  • April 12 – May 21, 2027
• Topic: Career Exploration
• Eligibility: Grade 6 - 12 students from Francophone and French immersion schools in NB, PEI, NS
• Available in French

Stay up to date 

Stay informed about upcoming competitions, news, and announcements by visiting our Competitions Page and following us on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn. For even more educational content, check out our Pinterest boards. We're not just a platform; we're your partners in fostering hope, excitement, and competitiveness in the new year. 

>> If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us.