Who will be the ultimate Taskmasher?

Purple Mash and Taskmaster Education have joined forces to find the next Taskmasher, and your pupils are invited to take part in the challenge! Get ready for a competition filled with creativity, laughter, and brilliantly silly challenges, all inspired by the hit TV show Taskmaster!  Read the blog to find out more.

Who is Taskmaster Education?

Taskmaster Education takes the joy and silliness of the television show and uses it to inspire children and young people. Taskmaster Clubs are now running in schools and other educational settings across the UK and worldwide, and it’s easy to get involved.

In Taskmaster Club, the young people become the contestants and the adult in charge takes on the role of the mighty Taskmaster, ably assisted by an onscreen Little Alex Horne. The tasks themselves are suitable for all ages and abilities and are brilliant for honing key skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, oracy, reasoning and resilience. Above all, though, they’re really good fun! 

Head over to the Taskmaster Education website to find out more and set up your own Taskmaster Club!

What’s This All About?

If you’re unfamiliar with Taskmaster, here’s the gist: it’s all about tackling unusual, often absurd challenges in the most inventive way possible. Now, thanks to Taskmaster Education and Purple Mash, your pupils have the chance to step into the spotlight! 

But this competition isn’t just about completing tasks—it’s about creating them too. After warming up with some classic Taskmaster-style silliness, your pupils will dream up their own brilliantly bonkers task. The winning entry will even be brought to life in a special video starring none other than Little Alex Horne! 

There are also some mashtastic prizes on offer:

Winner

• Their task brought to life in a video featuring Alex Horne
• The task written up in the Taskmaster style letter
• A winners goody bag with prizes from 2Simple and Taskmaster Education
• The child’s school will also receive a block of  Taskmaster Club episodes for free.

Runners Up

• A goody bag with prizes from 2Simple.
• The child’s school will also receive a block of Taskmaster Club episodes for free.

Who Can Enter?

This competition is designed for primary school children aged 7-11, but if you think your younger pupils have what it takes to embrace the chaos, they’re more than welcome to join in!

Purple Mash subscribers will already have access to the competition area, including the “Taskmasher” competition template, competition pack and Display Boards for submission.

Non-subscribers can get a free, extended 30-day trial of Purple Mash by clicking the button below.

How to Enter

All your students need to do is use the use the “Taskmasher” competition template in Purple Mash and write the task. 
Entries must be submitted via the Taskmasher Display Boards on Purple Mash between 19th May and 5 pm (GMT) 27th June 2025.  

You can find all information in the Purple Mash Taskmasher Area, including competitions terms and conditions and the template needed to enter.

If you're not a Purple Mash school already, you can request an extended 30-day free trial.

Top Tips for a Winning Task

• Keep it simple – Use things you already have. No tricky gadgets or special props needed! 
• Make it fun – The sillier, wackier, and more creative, the better! 
• Can lots of people try it? – A great task can be done in different ways by different people. Perhaps try it out with your family and classmates.