Speech & Drama Competitions

A Dressing-up Competition: Dress as your favorite, step into the light, Speak their famous line, make it just right! From books or movies, bring the magic here, Show your star power, let's all cheer!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 2 minutes for the performance.
• Props are allowed but should be manageable by the child. Avoid using sharp objects or anything that could be hazardous.
• Each participant must prepare and present a punchline or memorable dialogue associated with his/ her character.
• Participants must ensure props are safe and do not hinder their mobility or the performance.
• Decision of Judges will be final and binding on all teams
• Judging Criteria: Costume & Characterization, Confidence, Creativity, Punchline / Dialogue delivery

French Literary Character Portrayal: From pages of France, the stories shine bright, With props and flair, they bring tales to light. Each voice, a journey from book to stage, Where characters speak from age to age!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 3 to 5 minutes per participant
• Participants must choose a character from French literature.
• Costumes and props are encouraged.
• Presentations can include monologues, dialogues, or scene re-enactments.
• Participants must demonstrate knowledge of the character and literary work.
• Judging Criteria: Accuracy of character portrayal, Creativity and originality of costume and props, Depth of understanding of the literary work, Performance skills / acting / delivery etc., Overall presentation and impact

Declamation: Echo the legends, let their words inspire, Channel their spirit, light the fire, Recreate their speeches, history's delight, In our declamation, shine so bright!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: Each participant will be given 3 minutes for their performance.
• Participants must choose legendary lines of famous personalities.
• Additional weightage for the use of appropriate costume/props to represent the personality chosen.
• Ensure speeches are age-appropriate and suitable for the competition context.
• A copy of the script must be submitted on 30th August 2025 at school's registration desk.
• Decision of Judges will be final and binding on all.
• Judging Criteria: Content & Message, Delivery, Emotion & Expression, Confidence, Stage Presence

Nukkad Natak: On digital streets where dangers creep, Behind bright screens, dark secrets sleep. Let’s raise our voice, expose the disguise, In our nukkad natak, let awareness rise!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: Each team will be given 6 minutes for their performance.
• Teams using any props must bring all their requirements and must be ready well in time as per the instructions of the organizer. No props or any material will be provided by the host school.
• The competition will be conducted on a “ground” like (open place) and microphones, speakers, music systems will NOT be allowed or available. Teams can sing/dance.
• The language used for the performance must be Hindi.
• Participants must not use inappropriate content or language.
• Decision of Judges will be final and binding on all teams.
• Judging Criteria: Message & Impact, Coordination & Teamwork, Costumes & Props, Overall Presentation

Theatre: From classic tales to modern days, Their voices meet in bold new ways. Books come alive, the lines erased, In this world of words, all time’s embraced!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 12 to 15 Minutes
• Concept: Famous literary characters step out of their books and interact - Sherlock Holmes meets Harry Potter, or Shakespeare’s Juliet debates with a modern feminist heroine.
• Material should be school‑appropriate and age appropriate.
• Minimal set design allowed; must be portable.
• Use battery-operated sounds only; no smoke/fog machines.
• Performances must start on time and adhere to limits.
• Time penalties apply for overruns.
• For quoted texts, include author & title in the program.
• All content must be properly credited.
• The script must be shared latest by Wednesday, 27th August, 2025.
• Judging Criteria: Concept & Creativity, Script & Content, Acting & Engagement, Overall Performance

Little stars in colors bright, Dressed as dreams, a joyful sight! From fairy wings to superhero flair, Magic and smiles fill the air!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 1 to 2 Minutes
• Rhyme must be age-appropriate and memorized (no prompting).
• Props/costumes are optional and must be simple.
• Appropriate gestures and actions to be incorporated.
• Language Allowed – English.
• No background music required.
• Judging Criteria: Clarity and pronunciation, Expression and gestures, Rhythm and flow, Overall presentation and confidence

Little stars in colors bright, Dressed as dreams, a joyful sight! From fairy wings to superhero flair, Magic and smiles fill the air!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 2 Minutes
• Costumes can be homemade or store-bought.
• Props are allowed but must be easy to handle.
• Teachers or parents may assist in dressing but not during the performance.
• The content must be age-appropriate and memorized.
• Children may speak in English.
• Speak 2–3 lines describing who/what they are and what they do.
• Judging Criteria: Creativity and originality of costume, Confidence in speech, Relevance to the chosen character/object, Clarity and fluency

“Where words bloom like flowers and voices flow like rivers!”

The sun is bright, the sky so blue, The flowers bloom with drops of dew. The birds all sing a happy song, In nature’s arms, we all belong!

Rules & Regulations

• Duration: 2 Minutes
• Choose and recite a short poem on nature (original or well-known).
• Use appropriate expressions, tone, and actions to make the recitation engaging.
• Simple props or costume elements (e.g., leaf crown, sun hat, flower stick) may be used.
• Languages allowed: English.
• Decision of Judges will be final and binding on all participants.
• Judging Criteria: Thematic relevance (Nature-related), Clarity and pronunciation, Expressions and gestures, Rhythm and overall presentation