PLEASE NOTE: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. All participating schools are required to pay a registration fee

of ₹2000, which must be paid on the day of the event at the
registration desk.
2. Only the first 20 schools to register will be allowed to
participate. The last date to register is July 11th.
3. Reporting time for schools -7:45 A.M onwards. Registration
desk will close by 8:45 AM.
4. Lunch will be provided by the host school. Pay and eat food
stalls will be available at the venue.
5. Students must carry their ID cards for the registration
process.
6. A student is only allowed to participate in one event.
7. No participant is permitted to wear their uniform or reveal
their school name in any way during their event to avoid
recognition of schools and confusion in judgment.
8. Final participant list and required soundtracks, presentations
must be submitted by each school on or before the 21 st of July
2025 to the mail id : ignite.spab@gmail.com
9. No event can be delayed for the convenience of the
participants.
10. Participants should report to the venue 10 minutes prior to the
start of the event.
11. No teachers are permitted on stage with the participants.
12. All the setup on stage will be done by the participants with
the help of support staff and volunteers.
13. The decision of the judges will be final.
SENIOR CATEGORY- GRADE IX - XII

LIST OF EVENTS

GROUP DANCE
ACAPELLA
STREET PLAY
DECLAMATION
PECHA KUCHA PRESENTATION
SWAP ART
 “Groove Clash” – Let the Rhythm Ignite!
(Group Dance Competition)

👥 Team Composition:
• Each team must have a minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 members.
• Only one team per school is allowed.

⏱ Performance Duration:
• 4 to 5 minutes (on-stage performance time).
• Additional 2 minutes for setup and clearance.
• Exceeding the time limit will result in negative marking.

🎵 Music Guidelines:
• Music must be clean, non-explicit, and appropriate for a school setting.
• Accepted formats: MP3 only.
• Carry a backup copy on a USB drive.

🎭 Costumes and Props:

• Costumes should be modest and suitable for a school event.
• Props allowed, but teams must manage setup/clearing within the time
limit.
• No use of fire, liquids, glass, sharp or hazardous materials.

🔥 Performance Guidelines:
• Only Western dance styles (Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical,
Locking, Freestyle, etc.).
• No fusion with Indian classical or folk styles.
• Offensive moves, language or gestures will lead to disqualification.
• All performances must be original and plagiarism-free.

🏆 Judging Criteria:
• Choreography and Creativity, Synchronization, Stage presence, Costume
and Visual impact, Audience Engagement.
 "Vocal Vibes – Harmonies Unplugged"
(Acapella)

👥 Team Composition:
• Each team must consist of 4 to 8 participants.
• Only one entry per school is permitted.

⏱ Time Limit:
• Performance duration: 4 to 5 minutes.
• Up to 1 minute allowed for setup and exit.
• Exceeding the time limit will result in point deductions.

🎵 Performance Guidelines:
• Theme: Journey Through The 2000’s
• All music must be produced vocally – no instruments or backing tracks
allowed.
• Use of vocal percussion (beatboxing), harmonies, and layering = is
encouraged.
• Pre-recorded audio or instruments are strictly prohibited.

🎤 Content Guidelines:

• Lyrics and themes must be school-appropriate.

• No explicit language, offensive content, or political/religious references.
• Creative arrangements of popular songs are welcome.
• Any plagiarized or copied work without credit will lead to
disqualification.

📋 Judging Criteria:

• Voice Quality and Pitch Control, Harmony and Arrangement, Creativity

and Song Choice, Coordination and Synchronization, Stage Presence
and Expression
 "Winds of Change – Voices That Stir,
Stories That Move"
(Street Play)

🎯 Theme
• All performances must revolve around the central theme:
“Winds of Change” – highlighting social, environmental, political, or cultural
transformations in society.
• Originality and relevance to the theme will be given high importance.
👥 Team Composition
• Open to teams of 6 to 15 participants.
• Each school may send only one team.

⏱ Time Limit
• Performance time: 6 minutes.
• Setup and clearance: Maximum 2 minutes.
• Exceeding the time limit will lead to negative marking.

🎤 Performance Guidelines
• Performances must be in English.
• No use of microphones, background music, or instruments – all sound must be
live and vocal (including claps, chants, beatbox, etc.).
• Street-play format must be maintained: direct interaction with the audience,
energy, and engagement.
• Teams can use minimal portable props and banners.No elaborate stage setups.
• No use of offensive language, vulgarity, or politically sensitive content.
• Respect cultural and community sentiments.

👗 Costume & Props

• Costumes should be simple, theme-appropriate, and school-appropriate.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Relevance to Theme, Script & Message Clarity, Acting and Expressions, Team
Coordination, Audience Engagement and Impact
 “Echoes of the Past” – Bringing History
to Life”
(Declamation)

🎯 Event Description
• Participants must re-enact a famous historical speech or monologue
delivered by a real figure from history (e.g., freedom fighters, world leaders,
reformers, revolutionaries).
• The goal is to capture the essence, voice, emotion, and expression of the
original speaker.

👤 Eligibility and Participation

• Open to individual participants only.
• One participant per school is allowed.

⏱ Time Limit
• 3 to 4 minutes per performance.
• Exceeding the time limit will result in deduction of marks.

🧑🎤 Performance Guidelines
• Participants must choose a real historical speech (not fictional or movie-
based).
• Speeches must be in English.
• Costumes relevant to the chosen personality are encouraged for
authenticity.
• Props and minimal accessories (e.g., glasses, shawls, etc.) are permitted if
they add to the re-enactment.
• Voice modulation, expressions, and body language must reflect the original
speech style and context.
• Participants must not read from a script during the performance.
• Use of music, background sounds, or multimedia is not allowed.
• Offensive, politically sensitive, or controversial content is not allowed.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Choice & Relevance of Speech, Delivery & Expression, Historical Accuracy
& Authenticity, Voice Modulation & Clarity, Costume & Overall Impact
“The Ripple Effect – Small Acts, Big Impact”
(Pecha Kucha Presentation)
🎯 Event Concept
• Pecha Kucha is a visual storytelling format where participants present the
topic using 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds – making a total of 6
minutes and 40 seconds.
• This format encourages concise, creative, and impactful presentations,
making it perfect for sharing ideas related to "The Ripple Effect" – how small
actions can create big changes in society, the environment, education, or
individual lives.
👤 Eligibility
• Open to individual participants only.
• One participant per school is allowed.
🗂 Presentation Format
• The presentation must follow the Pecha Kucha 20x20 format: 20 slides, 20
seconds per slide, Automatically timed slide transitions
• The total presentation must be exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
• Slides must be visual – avoid heavy text.
• Presentations must be in English only.

📁 Slide Submission Guidelines

• Slides must be submitted in .pptx or format.
• Transitions must be set to automatically change every 20 seconds.
• Submission must be made by 21st July, 2025 via mail.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

🧠 Content Guidelines
• The topic must connect clearly to the theme “The Ripple Effect”.
• Content must be original.
• Sources (if used) must be credited briefly in the final slide or spoken during
the presentation.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Relevance to Theme, Clarity of Ideas & Message, Visual Creativity &
Slide Design, Delivery & Time Management, Impact & Originality.
 “One Canvas. Two Minds. Zero Words.”
(Swap Art)
🖼 Event Description
In this collaborative art challenge, two artists from each team will alternatively
work on a single canvas without any form of communication.
The theme will be revealed 30 minutes before the competition begins.
The goal is to create a cohesive and expressive artwork that reflects both creativity
and coordination—without a single word exchanged.

👥 Team Composition
• 2 participants per team
• Only 1 team per school is allowed
⏱ Time Limit
• Total time: 2 hours
• Artist Swap every 30 minutes
• A bell will indicate when it’s time to switch artists

🧑🎨 Event Guidelines
• The theme will be announced 30 minutes before the event starts. No mobiles
allowed during this event.
• Member 1 will start painting based on the theme for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, Member 2 will take over, and the cycle will continue until
the end of 2 hours.
• No verbal or written communication between team members is allowed
during the event.
• Any form of communication will lead to disqualification.

🖌 Materials
• Canvas will be provided by the organizers (18 x 24 inches).
• Teams must bring their own art supplies (paints, brushes, palettes, etc.)
• Participants may use any dry or wet medium (e.g., acrylic, water colour, oil
pastels).
• Teams must clean their workspace post-event.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Neatness, Composition, Adherence to Theme, Medium Used , Colour
Combination, Finishing & Impact
JUNIOR CATEGORY- GRADE VI - VIII

LIST OF EVENTS
DUET DANCE
GROUP SINGING
CHORAL RECITATION
DECLAMATION
PECHA KUCHA PRESENTATION
MODEL- MAKING COMPETITION
 Jugalbandhi - “Two Styles. One Soul.”
(Duet Dance)
🎭 Event Concept
This duet dance competition showcases a Jugalbandi, a harmonious blend of
two distinct Indian classical dance forms performed together. The goal is to
highlight the individual beauty of each form while achieving synchrony and
storytelling unity as a pair.

👥 Team Composition
• 2 participants per team
• Each school may send 1 team
• Each participant must represent a different Indian classical dance form
(e.g., Bharatanatyam & Kathak, Odissi & Mohiniyattam, etc.)

⏱ Time Limit
• Performance duration: 5 to 6 minutes.
• Exceeding time will result in negative marking.

🎶 Music and Costume

• Only pre-recorded audio tracks are allowed. Participants must bring
their track on a pen drive, clearly labelled with the school and team
name.
• Tracks must be submitted on or before 21st July.
• Costumes must be traditional and appropriate to each dance style being
represented.

⚠ Performance Guidelines
• The performance should: Clearly highlight both dance forms, include
moments of dialogues or fusion between the two styles, maintain cultural
authenticity.
• Props may be used if essential, but must be managed by the participants
themselves.
📋 Judging Criteria
• Representation of Individual Styles, Synchronization & Coordination,
Expression & Stage Presence, Choreography & Creativity, Costume &
Overall Impact
 “Voices in Harmony”
(Western Group Singing)
👥 Team Composition
• 6 to 10 participants per group
• Only 1 team per school is allowed

🎶 Performance Guidelines
• Teams may perform a Western song of their choice (English language
only)
• The song must be: Accompanied by live instruments (keyboard, guitar,
etc.)
• Harmonies and backing vocals are encouraged.

⏱ Time Limit
• Performance time: 3 to 4 minutes
• Additional 2 minutes for setup and sound check.
• Exceeding time will lead to negative marking.

🎼 Technical Requirements
• Basic sound system with mics will be provided.
• Schools must carry their own instruments and cables. Electric drums
will be provided by the host school.
• No auto-vocal effects allowed.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Vocal Quality & Technique, Harmony & Co-ordination, Stage Presence
& Expression,Song Selection & Relevance, Overall Impact.
 "Sounds of Nature"
(Choral Recitation)
👥 Team Composition
• 8 to 15 participants per team
• One team per school is allowed

🗣 Event Guidelines
• The poem must be on the theme “Sounds of Nature” which must be a
published poem (with credit to the poet)
• The performance must include:
◦ Choral unity: clear group voice blending
◦ Voice modulation: pitch, tone, rhythm
◦ Expression and emotion appropriate to the theme
◦ Sound effects using voice or minimal props to enhance the feel of
nature (e.g., wind, rain, birdsong)

⏱ Time Limit
• Duration: 3 to 4 minutes
• Additional 2 minutes for setup and sound check
• Exceeding the time limit will lead to negative marking.

🎭 Performance Elements
• Simple props and hand movements allowed to enhance expression.
• Background music is not permitted.
• The team may incorporate natural sounds vocally but must not use
audio tracks or instruments.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Clarity & Diction, Synchronization & Co-ordination, Expression &
Voice Modulation, Creativity in Interpretation, Adherence to Theme
 “Echoes of the Past” – Bringing History to Life
(Declamation)

🎯 Event Description
• Participants must re-enact a famous historical speech or monologue
delivered by a real figure from history (e.g., freedom fighters, world
leaders, reformers, revolutionaries).
• The goal is to capture the essence, voice, emotion, and expression of the
original speaker.

👤 Eligibility and Participation

• Open to individual participants only.
• One participant per school is allowed.

⏱ Time Limit
• 3 to 5 minutes per performance.
• Exceeding the time limit will result in deduction of marks.

🧑🎤 Performance Guidelines
• Participants must choose a real historical speech (not fictional or
movie-based).
• Speeches must be in English.
• Costumes relevant to the chosen personality are encouraged for
authenticity.
• Props and minimal accessories (e.g., glasses, shawls, etc.) are permitted
if they add to the re-enactment.
• Voice modulation, expressions, and body language must reflect the
original speech style and context.
• Participants must not read from a script during the performance.
• Use of music, background sounds, or multimedia is not allowed.
• Offensive, politically sensitive, or controversial content is not allowed.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Choice & Relevance of Speech, Delivery & Expression, Historical
Accuracy & Authenticity, Voice Modulation & Clarity, Costume &
Overall Impact.
 “If Animals Could Talk"
— Imaginative yet insightful views on animal
rights and the environment”
(Pecha Kucha Presentation)
🎯 Event Concept
• Pecha Kucha is a visual storytelling format where participants present the
topic using 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds – making a total of 6
minutes and 40 seconds.
• This format encourages concise, creative, and impactful presentations,
making it perfect for sharing ideas related to "The Ripple Effect" – how small
actions can create big changes in society, the environment, education, or
individual lives.
👤 Eligibility
• Open to individual participants only.
• One participant per school is allowed.
🗂 Presentation Format
• The presentation must follow the Pecha Kucha 20x20 format: 20 slides, 20
seconds per slide, automatically timed slide transitions
• The total presentation must be exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
• Slides must be visual – avoid heavy text.
• Presentations must be in English only.

📁 Slide Submission Guidelines

• Slides must be submitted in .pptx format.
• Transitions must be set to automatically change every 20 seconds.
• Submission must be made by 21st July, 2025 via mail.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

🧠 Content Guidelines
• The topic must connect clearly to the theme “If Animals Could Talk”.
• Content must be original
• Sources (if used) must be credited briefly in the final slide or spoken during
the presentation.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Relevance to Theme, Clarity of Ideas & Message, Visual Creativity & Slide
Design, Delivery & Time Management, Impact & Originality.
 ♻ Recycled Brilliance
“Crafting Tomorrow from Today’s Trash”

(Model-Making Competition)

🧑🤝🧑 Team Composition

• 2 students per team
• One team per school is allowed

📏 Model Specifications
• Size: Width: 3 feet, Height: 2 feet
• The model must be freestanding and stable
• The model must be made primarily from recyclable materials such as:
Cardboard, newspapers, plastic bottles, bottle caps, scrap fabric, etc.
⏱ Time Limit
• Total duration: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
• No extra time will be provided for finishing touches

🧰 Materials & Setup

• Participants must bring: All required materials, adhesives, and tools

(e.g., scissors, glue, tape)
• Electricity and hot glue guns are not permitted
• Models must be completed within the venue.
• Any plagiarized or pre-built models will lead to disqualification.
• Teams must clean their workspace post-event.

📋 Judging Criteria
• Originality & Creativity, Effective Use of Recycled Materials,
Relevance to Theme, Craftsmanship & Neatness, Presentation &
Explanation
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Kindly Note: Registrations will be closed on July 11th.

For any queries, contact:
Ms. Ashvini Sequeira - 8884724939
Ms. Rachel Xavier - 7358697288
Mail id: ignite.spab@gmail.com

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