GUIDELINES

Kindly keep the underneath mentioned criteria in mind while coaching your child: 1. Creativity / Authenticity of the costume – 10 marks 2. Confidence – 5 marks 3. The originality of the character portrayed – 5 marks 4. Presentation style – 5 marks We would appreciate if all the children participate in this competition, as it will boost their self-confidence and help to eliminate their stage fear.

To be done at venue within time and on the given topic. Contestants will bring their own stationary, colors and paper. A4 size is 210 × 297 millimetres or 21 x 29.7 centimetres or 8.27 × 11.69 inches and A3 size is 297 x 420 millimetres or 29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches It could be regular pencils, coloured pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal, crayons, sketch pens, oil pastels, watercolours, acrylic colours, oil colours. Contestants will carry their own water bottle, palettes and water container and rough cloth for cleaning. Time 1 hour for A4 and 90 minutes for A3 size paper. The poster collage shall be judged according to the following criteria: Artworks will be judged on Drawing, coloring and proportionality – 20 Style and Creativity – 15 Originality - 10 Neatness - 5

Content: Originality and depth of the message delivered by the poem. Delivery: The manner in which the speaker recites, including tone, clarity, pace, and pronunciation. Body Language: Student’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the delivery and overall impact of the poem. Stage Presence: The student’s overall confidence and ability to connect with the audience, which can include eye contact, appropriate voice modulation and being well dressed. Time Management: Student’s ability to adhere to the allotted time of 3 minutes for the poem. At 2 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next minute they will sum up and close. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. Contestants will be judged on Content – 10 Delivery – 10 Body Language and Stage Presence – 10

The judging criteria for the elocution competition include: Content: The relevance, originality, and depth of the message delivered by the speaker. Delivery: The manner in which the speaker conveys the message, including tone, clarity, pace, and pronunciation. Body Language: The speaker’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the delivery and overall impact of the speech. Stage Presence: The speaker’s overall confidence and ability to connect with the audience, which can include eye contact, use of the stage, appropriate use of props or visual aids and being well dressed. Time Management: The speaker’s ability to adhere to the allotted time of 3 minutes for the speech will enhance scoring. At 2 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next minute they will sum up and close. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. Contestants will be judged on Content – 10 Delivery – 10 Body Language and Stage Presence – 10

Content: The dance item should be purely classical. Music: Accompanying music or musicians is group’s responsibility. Costume: Participants should wear proper classical dance costumes, jewellery and accessories. Body Language: The dancers posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the performance to be kept in mind the Taal, Technique, rhythm, Abhinaya or Expression, Footwork and overall presentation. Stage Presence: The group’s overall synchronisation, use of the stage, and appropriate use of props or visual aids will lead to higher marks. Time Management: The ability to adhere to the allotted time of 3 minutes for the performance. At 2 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next 60 seconds they will close and leave the stage, however judges may interrupt and stop the performance if it is not of proper standard. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. Contestants will be judged on Purity of dance form and rendering – 10 Choreography – 10 Costume – 5 Body Language - 10 Stage Presence and Synchronisation - 10 Music – 5

To be done at venue within time and on the given topic. Bring your own stationary, colors and paper. A3 size paper - is 297 x 420 millimetres or 29.7 x 42.0cm, 11.69 x 16.53 inches It could be regular pencils, coloured pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal, crayons, sketch pens, oil pastels, watercolours, acrylic colours, oil colours. Time 2 hours or 120 minutes. Contestants will carry their own water bottle, palettes and water container and rough cloth for cleaning. Artworks will be judged on Drawing, coloring and proportionality – 20 Style and Creativity – 15 Originality - 10 Neatness - 5

You may choose to speak whether in favour or against the motion. You will be judged on the following: 1. Reasoning and evidence This skill shows a debater can construct a convincing case. How well has the motion been defined? Have the arguments been clearly and logically constructed? Have appropriate examples and evidence been used? Is everything said relevant to the motion? Are the speakers guilty of any logical fallacies? 2. Expression and delivery This skill shows a debater can speak in a convincing way. Does the speaker speak clearly and audibly? Do they vary their pace and tone for effect? Do they keep dependence on notes to a minimum? Do they sound as if they care about what they are saying? Do they (where appropriate) use humour effectively? 3. Stage Presence Body Language: The speaker’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the delivery and overall impact of the speech. Stage Presence: The speaker’s overall confidence and ability to connect with the audience, which can include eye contact, use of the stage, and being well dressed. 4. Contestants will be judged on Content – 10 Expression and Delivery – 10 Body Language and Stage Presence – 10

Content: The dance item should be purely classical. The classical dance can be from any of the approved schools of dance. Such as Kathak, Kathakali, Bharat Natyam, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Sattariya etc. Music: Accompanying music or musicians is group’s responsibility. Costume: Participants should wear proper classical dance costumes, jewellery and accessories. Body Language: The dancers posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the performance to be kept in mind the Taal, Technique, rhythm, Abhinaya or Expression, Footwork and overall presentation. Stage Presence: The group’s overall confidence, use of the stage, and appropriate use of props or visual aids will lead to higher marks. Time Management: The ability to adhere to the allotted time of 3 minutes for the performance. At 2 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next 60 seconds they will close and leave the stage, however, judges may interrupt and stop the performance if it is not of proper standard. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. Contestants will be judged on Purity of dance form and rendering – 10 Choreography – 10 Costume – 5 Body Language - 10 Stage Presence and Synchronisation – 10 Music – 5

To be done at venue within time and on the given topic. Student’s to bring own chart paper/drawing board card paper and use a full chart paper or an A2 size which is 16.5 x 23.4 inches. Scrap paper from old magazines/newspapers; colour pens/pencils to be brought by contestants. Time 2 hours for The collage must interpret and emphasize the theme. The collage must be put in an illustration board and may include 3-dimensional forms. The poster collage shall be judged according to the following criteria: Interpretation and Relevance to the theme - 30 Style and Creativity - 25 Originality - 20 Presentation and Neatness - 10 Overall Impact - 10 Answering Questions - 5

One team member will speak in favour and other against the motion. You will be judged on the following: 1. Reasoning and evidence This skill shows a debater can construct a convincing case. How well has the motion been defined? Have the arguments been clearly and logically constructed? Have appropriate examples and evidence been used? Is everything said relevant to the motion? Are the speakers guilty of any logical fallacies? 2. Expression and delivery This skill shows a debater can speak in a convincing way. Does the speaker speak clearly and audibly? Do they vary their pace and tone for effect? Do they keep dependence on notes to a minimum? Do they sound as if they care about what they are saying? Do they (where appropriate) use humour effectively? 3. Stage Presence Body Language: The speaker’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the delivery and overall impact of the speech. Stage Presence: The speaker’s overall confidence and ability to connect with the audience, which can include eye contact, use of the stage, and being well dressed 4. Rebuttal After every speaker finishes his/her debate, two questions will be asked by any member of the opposition team for rebuttal. This rebuttal will be in the form of short and precise questions asked by the members of the competing teams on the content of the speaker's presentation. In case no question is requested within 10 seconds, and the moderator will remind the competitors that if no question is requested within the next ten seconds, then the judges will give full marks for rebuttal to the speaker. 5. Contestants will be judged on Content – 10 Expression and Delivery – 10 Body Language and Stage Presence – 10 Responding to Rebuttal - 10

Content: The dance item should be creative, modern, contemporary but not Classical or Folk. Music: Accompanying music or musicians is group’s responsibility. Costume: Participants should wear proper dance costumes, jewellery and accessories. Body Language: The dancers posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the performance to be kept in mind the Technique, rhythm, Expression, Footwork and overall presentation. Stage Presence: The group’s overall confidence, use of the stage, and appropriate use of props or visual aids will lead to higher marks. Time Management: The ability to adhere to the allotted time of 5 minutes for the performance. At 4 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next 60 seconds they will close and leave the stage, however judges may interrupt and stop the performance if it is not of proper standard. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. Plagiarism; Dance routines and choreography may be used from other performances but – plagiarism will not be allowed. An intentional or blatant copy of a pre-existing choreography will lead to a reduction in marks. The song on which the dance will be performed can be of any language. Contestants will be judged on Beauty of dance form and rendering – 10 Choreography – 10 Costume – 10 Body Language, Stage Presence and Synchronisation – 10 Music – 10

Content: The item should be patriotic. Music: Accompanying recorded music or live musicians is the group’s responsibility. Dress: Participants should wear proper dress to match the sensibility of the theme or school uniform. Body Language: The singer’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the performance to be kept in mind. Stage Presence: The group’s overall confidence, use of the stage, and appropriate use of props or visual aids will lead to higher marks. Time Management: The ability to adhere to the allotted time of 4 minutes for the performance. At 3 minutes students will be given an indication, in the next 60 seconds they will close and leave the stage, however judges may interrupt and stop the performance if it is not of proper standard. Overall Impact: The impact of the delivery on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. The song on which the dance will be performed can be of any language. Contestants will be judged on Singing and presentation (Melody, Sur and Taal) – 10 Music – 10 Costume/Uniform – 5 Body Language, Stage Presence and Synchronisation – 5

To write and design a short storybook with illustrations or comics, (12-15 A4 size pages) that Help Change the Way We View Disability, to be judged in three award categories – Best Storyline, Best Illustration, and Best Awareness Book. Write your story – use your imagination and creativity to the full. Entries must focus on ONE of following topics: Removing barriers to disability Awareness about importance of classroom or workplace diversity Illustrate the book with pictures. Language of the book will be in English or Hindi or Odia. Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: Interpretation and Relevance to the theme – 30 Style and Creativity – 25 Originality – 20 Presentation and Neatness - 10 Overall Impact – 10 Answering Questions - 5

To write and produce short films (3-5minutes) that will help to change the way we look at disability. Will be judged in four award categories – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Awareness Campaign. 1. All entries must be a digital video. 2. Entries must focus on ONE of following challenges as it relates to attitudes towards disability: Removing barriers to disability Inclusive schools/colleges Awareness about importance of classroom or workplace diversity Inclusion – accepting differences and celebrating diversity 3. Students may work together in groups of two or more and submit entries as team. 4. The length of the video should not exceed 7-10 minutes. 5. All entries should begin with a 10 seconds full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information: Lead Producer’s Name Director’s name School name City Title of video Total running time (not including the 5 second title screen) All information presented in the video must be cited, giving credit to the original source. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification. You DO NOT need to include your citations in your video. IF CHOSEN AS A FINALIST, you must submit a list of your sources, properly cited. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this contest. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials. Each video must have one Lead Producer to serve as the main point of contact. All entries must either be submitted in English/Hindi or Odia, if in another language, include English subtitles. Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: Interpretation and Relevance to the theme – 10 Acting – 10 Direction – 10 Music - 10 Originality – 5 Answering Questions - 5

The WKA (Whiz Kids Anjali) challenge is a great way to harvest a culture of creativity and love of science in students from a young age. Previously called the science model contest the competition aims to provide a platform for young inventors to embark on experiential learning integral to their development while having fun and letting the fascinating world of science take them on a journey of imaginative discovery. Each year has a theme – Renewable Energy for Low Cost Gadgets for assisting Persons with disAbilities, Domestic Cars, Toys Operated with Sustainable Energy, Integrated Waste Management Models, Low Cost Communication Devices for Speech and Hearing Impaired, Low Cost Local Resource Used Mobility Devices and more. Process Student scan prepare and bring their model components. The assembling will be done in camp Anjali. Theme Low Cost, Local Resources Used, Mobility Devices for the Physically Challenged They can be belong to any one of the following categories: Seating and positioning aids Writing Aids Walking Aids Driving Aids Sports Aids Cooking Aids Gardening Aids Rules Original - The entry must be the original idea and work product of a single or team of students with their teacher guide/advisor and must not have been copied from anywhere. It can be produced in low cost and marketed. Concise Description - 2 (A-4) pages description of concept with names of guide/advisor teacher, participants, age and class typed with pages numbers and stapled together. Convincing - It is up to you to convince judges that your entry is the best of all the submissions. Although the judges are experienced researchers, they may not be familiar with your particular project or specialty. Describe your work in the most positive, comprehensible manner, understandable to a scientifically literate person and also to all the visitors. Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: Interpretation and Relevance to the theme – 10 Original Idea - 10 Low Cost Material – 10 Usability and can be produced locally – 10 Presentation – 5 Answering Questions - 5

To write and produce short films (3-5minutes) that will help to change the way we look at disability. Will be judged in four award categories – Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Awareness Campaign. 1. All entries must be a digital video. 2. Entries must focus on ONE of following challenges as it relates to attitudes towards disability: Removing barriers to disability Inclusive schools/colleges Awareness about importance of classroom or workplace diversity Inclusion – accepting differences and celebrating diversity 3. Students may work together in groups of two or more and submit entries as team. 4. The length of the video should not exceed 7-10 minutes. 5. All entries should begin with a 10 seconds full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information: Lead Producer’s Name Director’s name City Title of video Total running time (not including the 5 second title screen) 1. All information presented in the video must be cited, giving credit to the original source. 2. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification. You DO NOT need to include your citations in your video. IF CHOSEN AS A FINALIST, you must submit a list of your sources, properly cited. 3. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this contest. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials. 4. Each video must have one Lead Producer to serve as the main point of contact. 5. All entries must either be submitted in English/Hindi or Odia, if in another language, include English subtitles. 6. Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: Interpretation and Relevance to the theme – 10 Acting – 10 Direction – 10 Music - 10 Originality – 5 Answering Questions - 5

One team member will speak in favour and other against the motion. You will be judged on the following: 1. Reasoning and evidence This skill shows a debater can construct a convincing case. How well has the motion been defined? Have the arguments been clearly and logically constructed? Have appropriate examples and evidence been used? Is everything said relevant to the motion? Are the speakers guilty of any logical fallacies? 2. Expression and delivery This skill shows a debater can speak in a convincing way. Does the speaker speak clearly and audibly? Do they vary their pace and tone for effect? Do they use eye contact? Do they keep dependence on notes to a minimum? Do they sound as if they care about what they are saying? Do they (where appropriate) use humour effectively? 3. Stage Presence Body Language: The speaker’s posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the delivery and overall impact of the speech. Stage Presence: The speaker’s overall confidence and ability to connect with the audience, which can include eye contact, use of the stage, and being well dressed 4. Rebuttal After every speaker finishes his/her debate, two questions will be asked by any member of the opposition team for rebuttal. This rebuttal will be in the form of short and precise questions asked by the members of the competing teams on the content of the speaker's presentation. In case no question is requested within 10 seconds, and the moderator will remind the competitors that if no question is requested within the next ten seconds, then the judges will give full marks for rebuttal to the speaker. 5. Contestants will be judged on Content – 10 Expression and Delivery – 10 Body Language and Stage Presence – 10 Responding to Rebuttal - 10

1. Script: The theme should be on · Discrimination and Inclusion · Barriers and Accessibility 2. Light and Music: Accompanying recorded music or live musicians is group’s responsibility. As also use of lights. Lights can be provided by organisers but team must use it and not seek organisers expertise in handling light. 3. Dialogue Delivery: Actors must communicate in clear and decent language. Disability etiquette to be kept in mind. Costume: Participants should wear proper costume, accessories and use props to match the requirements of the script. 4. Body Language: The actors posture, gestures, and facial expressions, which can help enhance the performance to be kept in mind. 5. Stage Presence: The group’s overall confidence, use of the stage, and appropriate use of props or visual aids will lead to higher marks. 6. Time Management: The ability to adhere to the allotted time of 7 minutes for the performance. 7. Overall Impact: The impact of the acting on the judges and audience, including the ability to engage, inspire, and involve. 8. Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: · Interpretation and Relevance to the theme – 10 · Acting – 10 · Direction – 10 · Script and Dialogues - 5 · Music – 5 · Costume - 5 · Originality – 5

1. Categories: • Face Painting of single children of Camp (At least 5) • Face Painting of Volunteers of Camp (At least 5) • Face Painting of Visiting Children (At least 15) • Synchronized Group Face Painting (At least 3 groups of 5-7) 2. Samples of each category provided in power point. 3. Paint and brushes to be brought by contestants. 4. Use of jewelleries, accessories and 3D props allowed. 5. Use of postures and acts while photo shoot allowed. 6. Judgement will be on · Art, coloring and proportionality – 15 · Creativity and Originality – 10 · Neatness - 5

1. Morning 10-12pm Workshop with escorts. Create costumes. 2. Some basic designing may be done previously but assembling in workshop. 3. Preferred material newspaper, all kinds of paper, waste fabric etc. 4. Material to be brought by contestants. 5. Dressing up children between 12- 2pm. 6. Use of jewelleries, accessories and 3D props allowed. 7. 3 pm onwards dressed children move around in camp, join carnival and photo shoot. 8. Use of postures and acts allowed. Judgement will be on Designing, colour synchronisation and proportionality - 15 Creativity and Originality - 10 Neatness - 5