Ultimate Classroom is heading back to screens for a second season, with the Nickelodeon series returning to showcase science, technology, engineering and maths through high-energy challenges featuring some of Australia’s brightest young minds.
The children’s program brings back hosts Eddie Woo and Steph Bendixson, guiding 18 students as they tackle a new round of demanding STEM challenges under the supervision of personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The tasks range from cracking complex codes to flying drones and launching rockets, with teamwork and problem-solving at the centre of each challenge.
According to the producers, the new season continues the format established in its first year, focusing on collaboration and hands-on learning rather than competition. The students are supported by ADF personnel, who demonstrate practical applications of STEM skills throughout the series.
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The program is produced by Paramount Brand Studio in partnership with Defence, and previously made history as the first brand-funded television series to be nominated for a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Children’s Program.
Rod Prosser, Chief Sales Officer, Paramount Australia, said the show’s return reflected ongoing interest in branded long-form content.
“Ultimate Classroom demonstrates the power of long-form branded content and its growing demand – which is why advertisers like Defence are returning for a second series.
These remarkable students left us inspired as they conquered each challenge, while our ADF personnel made STEM engaging and exciting.
We can’t wait to build on the fan base from season one.”
Lisa McMillan, Managing Director, Australian Government, UM, said the second season highlighted the value of long-term creative partnerships.
“Season two is a testament to the strength of long-term creative partnerships.
Together, Defence Force Recruitment, Paramount Brand Studio and UM have built a campaign that engages young audiences through entertainment with purpose.
Ultimate Classroom continues to demonstrate that creating emotional connections through highly engaging content can deliver both cultural impact and powerful marketing outcomes.
UM is proud to champion Ultimate Classroom’s second season which strikes the right balance of laughter and learning while showcasing the ADF’s impressive personnel and tools in order to connect with Australians and spark curiosity about the people and roles that make up the ADF.”
The series is the result of collaboration between Paramount Brand Studio, Defence, UM, Mediabrands Content Studio, and hosts Eddie Woo and Steph Bendixson.
Ultimate Classroom Season Two premieres Saturday, 14 February at 6pm on Nickelodeon, with encores available on 10, 10 Comedy and Paramount+.
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