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POP ART (Collage)
Primary Section Event
 
Theme: My journey to the world of extinct & endangered animals.
 
Collage is regarded as a work of visual arts leading to the creation of a whole new world. It is an artistic composition of materials and objects with unifying lines and colors. It is a pictorial technique of applying printed or found materials.

Collage is originally a French word derived from the word coller meaning to paste. A picture or design created by adhering such basically flat elements as newspaper, wallpapers, printed text and illustrations, photographs, cloth, string etc to a flat surface when the result becomes 3 dimensional is what is often referred to as collage.

THE COMPETITION

  1. Theme for the collage is mentioned above.

  2. Use of scissors and blade is not permitted.

  3. Time given will be 2 hours.

  4. 2 students will represent each school from the primary section.

  5. Participants will be provided with chart paper of standard size.

  6. All participating teams should bring their own material for overall effects.

  7. Your pictures should be capable enough to express what you would like to say in words hence, apart from the caption, usage of words is strictly prohibited.
 
 
PAGE TO STAGE (RHYME ENACTMENT)
Primary Section Event
 

How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, when fond recollection recalls them to view; the orchard, the meadow; the deep tangled wildwood; and every loved spot which my infancy knew.

So when asked to recall childhood memories, very few, if any of us would include the fabulous and wonderful nursery rhymes we were able to recite long before we could read or write. These tales and rhymes have stayed with us and many others around the world for years. We have inherited them from our grandparents and will continue to pass them to future generations.

The continued vitality of children's publishing despite competition from a host of newer media suggests that the illustrated books on nursery rhymes remains unparalleled in its ability to nurture the imagination and provide both instruction and delight.

Therefore, Eureka through its novel competition, Page to stage takes you on a journey, a flashback and provides you with an opportunity not only to recite those rhymes but also to actually witness them being dramatized on the stage.

THE COMPETITION

  1. All 5 members of the primary team may participate.

  2. The team is required to dramatize a popular English rhyme/song.

  3. Innovation partially or wholly in the words of the rhyme is imperative.

  4. Use of props is optional, but there should be very distinct depiction of the character.

  5. Time limit for the presentation will be 2 min.
 
MERRY QUERIES (QUIZ)
(Primary Section Event)
 

Expanding the potential of the mind and its area of thinking and exploring it’s depth is gaining knowledge but to discern between right and wrong is wisdom. To gauge the capacity and limitations of the human mind is beyond imagination and studies have proved that the wisest have used only 5-10% of their mental capability. Like every part of the body, brain too requires regular exercise in order to stay fit and sound. This exercise can be given by continuous sharpening and nourishing of the brain. Quizzing is one such activity which enhances the perspicacity and wit, polishing the mind from a dull glow to a bright shine. Merry queries aims to quench the curiosity of mind by stretching the boundaries of understanding of a child giving more area to absorb knowledge, creating an awareness and concern for the past, present and future.

THE COMPETITION

  1. Each team will be represented by TWO participants from the primary section.

  2. The six best teams will be chosen on the basis of a preliminary written round to be held on 24th November, 2007 at 9.30 am. Local teams must report at 9 am for the written round.

  3. These six teams will compete in the final round.

  4. The Quiz will be divided into five rounds comprising General Knowledge, Science, Maths, Literature and Mixed Bag. Questions will be formulated considering the age factor of the participants.

  5. Special questions will be put up to the audience to participate as well.

  6. All LOCAL teams must bring with them cheer groups of up to 20 students to boost the morale of their team.

  7. A special prize will be awarded to the best attired and active cheer group.

  8. The quiz master’s decision will be final.
 
RENDEZVOUS VIS-A-VIS (EVENT REPORTING)
(Primary Section Event)
 

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below.
Words without thoughts never to heaven go.
-Shakespeare

Words are not as satisfactory as we should like them to be but like our neighbours, we have got to live with them and must make the best and not the worst of them as misused words generate misleading thoughts.

How can I tell what I think till I see and talk about what I say?
Eureka recognises and acknowledges the importance and power of words, thoughts & communication. Rendezvous vis-a-vis provides a platform to the children to confer with the participants of Eureka, share their thoughts and feelings about eureka 2007 and set forth the details in the form of report conveyed with self assurance.
So be ready for this great rendezvous at Eureka 2007.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team comprising two participants from primary section will represent each school.

  2. The team has to interview (take views and comments) two persons (participants / organisers / observers)on any of the days BEFORE the competition.

  3. Based on their talk with these two people, the participants should present a report on Eureka 2007.

  4. The presentation should take not more than two minutes and must be in English only.

  5. Marks will be allotted on the basis of pertinence of report, presentation and eloquence.
 
TOUCH MY SHADOWS (MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION)
(Primary & Junior Section Event)

 

Topic (For Junior Section) – Lifestyle in 24 x 7 era

Topic (For Primary Section) – Peace, not pieces

Civilizations have flourished in the past and gone on to establish themselves based on the foundations of singular inventions like use of Iron or Copper or Bronze. A present days' singular invention which has become omnipresent is the computer. Computers have revolutionized our lifestyle for the better and will continue doing so. The computer age is our new reality.

Eureka through its competition 'Touch my Shadows' aims at creating an exhibition with the help of visual art and computer technology.

THE COMPETITION

  1. The event will be held separately for primary & junior sections.

  2. A team of 2 students each from primary & junior section will represent each school.

  3. One hour will be given to prepare the presentation.

  4. No floppy/ CD/written matter should be carried to the computer laboratory.

  5. Participants will be judged on the basis of subject matter, animations and presentations.

  6. A multimedia enabled computer with a 15” color monitor would be provided to the team for the competition.

  7. Presentation should comprise a maximum of 15 slides.

  8. Students may be asked questions related to their presentation by the judges.

  9. Decision of the judges will be final.
 
 
RADIO PLAYWRITING (RADIO JOCKEYS IN MAKING)
(JUNIOR SECTION EVENT)
 

A voice carries thoughts, thoughts give birth to ideas and ideas can revolutionize the face of humanity. The Radio age is back and this time to stay for good . Thanks to the upcoming FM channels be it Worldspace satellite or the Radio City, which are both educative as well as entertaining. Talking of FM channels, City Montessori School, Lucknow has ventured to launch an educative FM channel which can be tuned in at a frequency of 90.4 Mhz in the city.

The Radio fabricates a platform for both the elite and the masses where they can exchange thoughts and give face to a voice which otherwise would have gone unheard as it is practically impossible for the media to reach everyone through its other branches. Radio Jockeying is envogue as a promising career in the field of Radio Media where RJs through their voices bring the ends of the world closer, exhibiting the power of communication and information for the welfare of humanity.

As anecdote the Radio is a voice without a face but still with ease manages to hold billions mesmerized to its charm.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team would comprise 3 junior participants

  2. Time duration allotted for this event is 3 minutes.

  3. Participants would be seated on stage.

  4. The participants are required to prepare a script keeping in mind a topic which can be about anything under the sky example a cricket match, a discussion on the present state of the world, etc.

  5. The topic taken up should be of substance and relevance bearing traces of humour, satire or should be directed towards public welfare and awareness

  6. No body movement will be allowed.

  7. The essence of the script should be distinctly brought forth through voice modulation only

  8. The script should be essentially original and in English
 
FOOTLOOSE (CHOREOGRAPHY)
(JUNIOR SECTION EVENT)
 
Theme – Depiction of an emotion be it love, happiness, fear, anger or sorrow
 

Dance is an artistic form of nonverbal communication with two lines of thought – one is to innovate to exonerate and expand its dimensions and the other is to reflect life in dance to bring about continuity.
Eureka through its competition FOOTLOOSE ventures to clear the fact that dance is as old as mankind that evolved as man's upheaval of emotions of love, happiness, anger, fear and sorrow.

So through this most beautiful form of art which is a combination of music and drama let us portray on stage the intrinsic emotions of love, happiness, anger, fear and sorrow, which governs man's behaviour.

THE COMPETITION:

  1. Troupe should not exceed more than 5 artistes from the junior section.

  2. Each team will get only 3 min for stage setting and presentation (both inclusive).

  3. Facial expression and movements will be well marked.

  4. Presentation is to be made in adequate attire as per the requirement.

  5. No drill or gymnastic steps will be allowed.

  6. The dance should essentially be on a piece of music and should depict only one chosen emotion.

  7. No songs allowed.

  8. No props allowed.

 
ZERO CARBONICITY (ENVIRONMENT CAMPAIGN)
(Junior Section Event)
 
Eureka through its competition Zero Carbonicity is endeavouring to promulgate a global campaign to arouse awareness about the climatic changes occurring in our environment and the energy challenges facing the world's cities.

Today an increasing majority of the world's population is living in cities. A significant part of the climatic condition is affected by the actions of people in these cities. That is why Eureka is running a campaign that concentrates on the relationship between these changes and Man.

Therefore Zero Carbonicity is a competition which informs of possible practical solutions to the environmental problems chosen by the teams and attempts to usher in a search for possible solutions that we can use to prevent further changes.

Thus the campaign's main objective is to stimulate the wide ranging debate needed to promote long term action on climatic change.

THE COMPETITION:

  1. A team comprising 5 students from Junior classes is allowed to participate.

  2. Presentations should not take more 3 min and should essentially be in English.

  3. The campaign should have an important message to give in form of possible practical solutions to the environmental problems chosen by the teams for their presentation.

  4. Novelty in ideas will fetch bonus marks.

  5. The participants should be dressed in their school uniforms.

  6. The team is allowed to use 2-3 posters/chart sheets for their presentation. No extra props should be carried.

  7. The presentation will be judged on the basis of its reference to concept, message, co-ordinations, wordings of the campaign and presentation.
 
CUBED (MODEL MAKING)
(JUNIOR SECTION EVENT)
 

“Nothing in this world remains stationary the only constant is change”. These immortal words of lord Buddha come to mind as we cross the threshold of the 21st century and enter into this new era of endeavors and achievement.

In today's world variety and changes are the essence of life. So here at Cubed we keep you update with the science that is shaping our society and bringing a new dimension. Cubed would give us the latest innovations in fashion, music, design and digital technique, film or life etc to bring you the products and ideas that will change our world.

So be prepared to be cubed.

THE COMPETITION:

  1. 5 participants will represent each school for this competition

  2. They are required to choose a model of a product already existing in man's day to day life (participants are required to bring the model of the original product or as per their requirement)

  3. They have to re-invent the existing product in a manner that would revolutionize man's life

  4. An hour will be given to the participants to present their
    re-invention

  5. A sand tray would be provided, all other things that could be required by the participants should be carried by them.

  6. The re-invention can be in the field of any consumer product ranging from dress material, technological products, electronic products, digital products or even mere products of our day to day life. Innovative presentation will fetch extra marks