Rewards for Schools
Space to Dream
When schools in South Australia submit their School’s Challenge Completion Form listing students who have submitted an entry into Space to Dream, they are eligible to win a 3D printer for their school, donated by Challenge partners Makers Empire.
The winning entry is chosen by the Commissioner along with 20 other Top-Rated Designs which feature in the annual Space to Dream Exhibition on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre throughout December and January each year, then travelling to participating public libraries throughout South Australia over the coming twelve months.
Details of this year’s Space to Dream Exhibition can be found here.


Congratulations to the top rated
Space to Dream entries for 2022!
TOP-RATED DESIGNS IN 2022
So many children and young people came up with fantastically creative and cool designs that it was difficult for the Commissioner to select her favourites for the Space to Dream exhibition.
The Commissioner would like to thank and congratulate every school that took part in her Challenge and sent in a completion form.
WHAT WAS THE DESIGN BRIEF?
Children and young people were challenged to design a toy or gadget for someone their age who is ‘moving to Mars’ using a design-thinking process.
Below are the Commissioner’s top-rated 3D and 2D designs for 2022. They will all feature in the Commissioner’s Space to Dream Travelling Exhibition which opens at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in December and then travels to local libraries around South Australia in 2023.
Congratulations Bellevue Heights Primary School
Caley from Year 4 has won a 3D printer for their school for the Robot Pet donated by Challenge partners – Makers Empire
The Ball
My design is a ball that is very useful and also has a lot of entertaining things. The camera is used for taking photos to make memories. The airtube is for oxygen for if you run out. The basketball, uno cards and iPad is to keep you entertained when you are bored.
By Airlie, Grange Primary School
SkaterCat
It is a robot cat with a camera in its belly and a fridge in the back. Its shaped like a cat because they are very curious and love to explore. SkaterCat uses a remote control to move around. There’s a button on the top of the camera so you can use it like you would a normal camera or use the remote control if you want to explore somewhere you can’t get to in the far reaches of Mars. It makes a great travelling companion as you can keep stuff safe in his head and he’s very soft and squishy for hugs when you are getting anxious as the outer layer is made from the same material as squish mallows.
By Belle, Year 4, Glenelg Primary
The Robo-Doggy 1.0
My Robo-Doggy 1.0 is able to work without an environmental footprint and is a perfect companion to take to Mars. It has super night vision in it’s eyes and will stay steady on the rocky and sandy surface with it’s points at the bottom of it’s feet. It understands every language, but doesn’t speak to you. The Robo-Doggy 1.0 warms up if you are cuddling it. It acts exactly like a normal dog, but without all the hard work!
By Zara, Year 4, Westbourne Park Primary School
Mega 3000
Mega 3000, Mega for short, is a robot that is made from aluminium. Mega can talk, walk, hold stuff, move and much more. He’s like a human. He is small, lightweight and can outstand the cold. He can speak and move his arms and body. He can walk and understand what you are saying. There are buttons for him to move certain things freely and just be a little bit more free.
By Maddalyn, Year 5, Balaklava Primary School
Special Pen
The Special Pen has lots of different gadgets and special effects for drawing in space. The pen has a little screen to select what sort of pen, pencil or texta you want. It also has a setting to choose what sort of brush style you want. It has a mini oven and fridge and heaps more things you’ll love.
By Maggie, Year 4, Colonel Light Gardens Primary School
Ella Teddy
There are 3 buttons. One plays your favourite song. One helps you communicate with your family and chat with them, and the last one makes the teddy come to life, and you can talk to it if you don’t have anyone to talk to! Ella is full of cuddles!
By Innayat, Year 4, Coomandook Area School
The Comfort Pumpkin
This design has useful and simple features, for example an emergency space suit drawer and on the other side a top for hydration. The leaves on top can be used storage and the cabinet at the bottom is for controls for thermal heating that gives warm hugs for company.
By Chloe, Year 6, All Saints Catholic Primary School
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TOP RATED DESIGNS
SPACE TO DREAM TRAVELLING EXHIBITION
Each year the Commissioner selects approximately 20 top rated Space to Dream 2D and 3D design entries.
These entries go on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre throughout December and January.
From February they travel to participating metropolitan and regional libraries around South Australia.
See full details below along with a gallery of 2D hand drawn entries to whet your appetite.

Come See the Top Rated Entries for 2022!
SPACE TO DREAM EXHIBITION
The exhibition featuring the top-rated 2D and 3D design entries will be travelling
to the following Adelaide metropolitan and regional locations throughout 2022 and 2023.
Group A
Australian Space Discovery Centre - December to end of January
Campbelltown Library - February to end of March
Hutt Street Library - April to end of May
Goodwood Library (City of Unley) - June to end of July
Mitcham Memorial Library - August to end of September
Group B
Woodcroft Community Centre - December to end of January
Noarlunga Library - February to end of March
Holdfast Bay Library Service - April to end of May
Charles Sturt Library Service (Incl. Westlakes) - June to end of July
Mt Barker Community Library - August to end of September
Group C
Kangaroo Island Council Library - December to end of January
Murray Bridge Library - February to end of April
Karoonda School Community Library - May to end of June
Barmera Library - July to end of September
Group D
Whyalla Public Library - December to end of January
Hawker School Community Library - February to end of March
Peterborough School & Community Library - April to end of May
Port Broughton Area School - June to end of July
Moonta Community Library (Moonta Area School) - August to end of September
(Please note: Dates above are a guide only. Check with the venue direct for exact dates and library opening times.)