INSPIRE CHILDREN TO THINK BIG AND DREAM BIG
Lions Clubs International is proud to introduce and support the ROAR innovative competition
delivered by the award-winning 8billionideas.
What is ROAR? It’s a PSHE programme focused on promoting an entrepreneurial spirit for all students, unlocking their innovative DNA. ROAR challenges your students to create a ‘World Changing Idea’.
Why does this matter?
ROAR enables young minds to think about the world in which they live. To inspire them to work in teams and use their imaginations to think of ideas that can change the world for the better.
Lions want to be a part of that future by assisting schools, teachers and the children to think big and to dream big with ideas that will benefit all of us in this ever changing world.
Local Lions are supporting schools to enter ROAR 2026 subject to the availability of funds and to working with you.
What impact will the competition have?
Drive an entrepreneurial spirit and knowledge across the school
Provide an excellent education opportunity to all students
Build confidence in speaking, listening and teamwork skills
Enhance curriculum in literacy, maths, science, DT, citizenship and PSHE
Teachers, what do you need to know?
As a teacher you will be running this competition at your school. You will also be our point of contact. The 3-step competition involve multiple modules to finding and creating a ‘World Changing Idea’.
We will provide you with all of the resources you need to complete this competition. All you will need to do is hit ‘play’ on the video expositions for the children to watch and distribute the activity materials!
Here are the fun modules of the competition to look forward to:
Module 1: Finding a problem to solve
Module 2: Generating ideas and finding a solution
Module 3: Creating a prototype
Module 4: Creating an advert (poster and jingle)
Finals: In-school Finals and National Awards Day
Competition finals explained
In-school Final
You will host an In-school Final where students or teachers will vote for the best team who have created a brilliant ‘World Changing Idea’.
The winning team will need to record their video presentation, jingle and submit their photos to their District Final where a professional panel of judges will appoint the winner.
National Awards Day
Eight winning teams from the District Finals will proudly present their idea nationally at National Awards Day held via Zoom.
Check out our FAQ page in the Teacher Space!
- How do I run this competition along with regular lessons?
- How involved does the whole school need to be in this competition?
- When is National Awards Day?
What teachers have said
See more of our teacher testimonials from previous years below!
Who are the Lions?
Lions are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others and support good causes throughout the British Isles. Globally we have more volunteers in more places than any other service club organisation, and love to help others and make things happen.
To find out more about ROAR and what Lions do, visit lions-roar.com (opens in a new tab).
#lionsandkidzroar
Who are 8billionideas?
8billionideas is on a mission to give every student on the planet the skills, belief and values to change the world. We work with more than 350 schools around the world, helping students aged 5 to 18 build the skills they need for the future through The Critical Curriculum.
Sign up your school
To be involved in ROAR, please contact the Lion who shared this link with you, or fill in the form below and we’ll get in touch as soon as possible.