GCHQ Christmas Challenge 2024 Schools Pack

Thank you for registering to take part in the GCHQ Christmas Challenge, which this year takes place on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Below you can access and download the teaching resources and packs to assist with taking on this year's Challenge.

The Christmas Challenge is a series of fiendish brainteasers and puzzles, designed by our very own team of codebreakers. It encourages children aged 11-18 to think laterally and work as a team, as well as showcasing some of the skills they might need to become a spy. 

The puzzles are not designed to be solved alone, and each student will bring something different to the challenge.

Check out previous year's Challenges as well if you want to warm up for this year's puzzling escapades. It's not too late to challenge someone to sign up, visit our sign up page.