Terms & Conditions

This is the boring part … The fine print. Because let’s not kid ourselves, Terms and Conditions are dense. So, if you’re caffeinated and ready for the nitty gritty, read on!

1. Eligibility

  • Entry is open to all Australian primary schools.
  • Schools must submit their design to Smart Gift Ideas (SGI) during the competition period to be eligible.
  • Only one entry per school will be accepted.
  • Entries must be submitted by a staff member, parent, volunteer, or representative aged 18 or over.
  • By submitting an entry, the school confirms it has the appropriate parental/guardian consent to use and share student designs with SGI for marketing and commercial use.

 

2. Competition Period

  • The competition opens Monday 29th September 2025 and closes at 5:00pm AEST on Friday 7 November 2025.

 

3. How to Enter

  • Design a Year 6 Leaver Shirt for your class of 2026 using the SGI shirt template.
  • The final design must be submitted to info@smartgiftideas.com.au during the competition period.
  • Entries must include the school’s name and suburb.
  • The design template can be found on SGI website or upon request via email to info@smartgiftideas.com.au

 

4. Judging & Winner Selection

  • All entries will be reviewed by the SGI team based on the following criteria:
    • Creativity
    • Originality
    • Suitability for shirt production
  • Winners will be selected by a panel of SGI team members.
  • SGI’s judging decisions are final. While we always love chatting to you, we’re will be unable to respond to enquiries about the outcome of the competition.

 

5. Prizes

1st Place School Will Receive:

  • $5,000 Cash Prize
  • Their 2026 Year 6 Shirt Order FREE
  • Their winning design featured in SGI’s 2026 shirt range, available to other schools to order.
  • Recognition across SGI's marketing platforms

2nd Place School Will Receive:

  • $2,000 Cash Prize
  • Their 2026 Year 6 Shirt Order FREE

3rd Place School Will Receive:

  • $1,000 Cash Prize
  • Their 2026 Year 6 Shirt Order FREE

Bonus:

  • Every school that enters will automatically receive 10% off their 2026 Year 6 Shirt Order (issued after entry submission and upon invoice of their 2026 Year 6 Shirt order).

 

6. Prize Fulfilment

  • Cash prizes will be issued via bank transfer within 30 days of the delivery of the 2026 Year 6 Shirts order.
  • The free 2026 shirt order will include one shirt per student in the school’s Year 6 class of 2026, based on confirmed enrolments.
  • Newly enrolled students joining the 2026 Year 6 cohort after the initial order will also be eligible to receive one free shirt.
  • Any re-orders, replacement shirts, or additional shirts will be charged at standard SGI rates.
  • Free 2026 shirt orders can be placed in either 2025 or 2026, with cash prizes issued within 30 days of delivery.
  • SGI will communicate directly with winning schools to confirm quantities, shirt design, and production timelines.

 

7. Intellectual Property & Usage

  • By submitting an entry, schools grant SGI the right to use, reproduce, and adapt the submitted design for promotional, marketing, and commercial purposes.
  • SGI reserves the right to make design modifications (e.g. colour adjustments, layout changes) to suit printing requirements.
  • The winning design may be adapted slightly to fit shirt formats or production specifications.
  • Submitted designs must be original and not infringe on any third-party copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights.

 

8. General Conditions

  • SGI may amend the competition timeline, judging panel, or prize details if required, with notice via prior communication.
  • SGI is not responsible for technical issues, lost emails, or submissions not received. All valid entries will receive confirmation of receipt via email within two business days. If you haven’t heard from us, please reach out to confirm your submission – we’re here to help!
  • Participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.