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The Annual Carus Activity Book Competition

Our annual Activity Book competition proudly showcases creativity from schools all over New Zealand, see the incredible works of some of our winners below.

Celebrating Creativity in Schools Nationwide!

Every year, our Annual Activity Book Competition inspires students across New Zealand to unleash their creativity through mural designs, colouring-in pages, and short stories. With dedicated Junior and Senior competitions, the initiative celebrates artistic expression while giving schools the chance to win exciting prizes, seeing their mural designs brought to life in their schools or receiving up to $1,500 worth of sports gear.

Why Schools Love Getting Involved

Schools across New Zealand look forward to our Annual Activity Book Competition each year because it brings so many benefits beyond just the prizes. Teachers value the opportunity to integrate fun, creative activities into the classroom while still supporting key learning skills like storytelling, design, and problem-solving. For students, it’s a chance to showcase their creativity on a national stage, with the excitement of seeing their artwork or stories recognised and even brought to life in murals at their own schools. The competition also fosters a strong sense of school pride and teamwork, as classes and groups come together to brainstorm, design, and submit their entries. On top of this, the chance to win practical rewards like sports gear adds a meaningful benefit for the whole school community, making participation both inspiring and rewarding year after year.

Our 2025 Junior Competition Winners

Our 2025 Senior Competition Winners

A Look Back At Previous Years

Take a look at some of the incredible creations from past winners from schools across New Zealand.

Mastering the fine art of painting and aftercare.

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