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RHETORIC CHANTEUSE
(Singing Elocution)
 
Music: the very word passes through the mind like a gentle breeze, brushing aside all negativity and discomfort, soothing the body, soul and mind with an incomparable feeling of peace and joy.

With words put in, this music is transformed to a song and that song warms the heart of the listener and the singer both. Whatever sound can we imagine without the influence of music in it ? The whistling of the wind through a maze of trees emits music; the running of water broken at intervals by rocks and pebbles is also a way of showing life by nature.
In absence of music even nature would be a dumb beauty and humanity a deaf spectator.

In the words of John Milton the affect of music is so powerful that those who praise God through music intensify their worship to the double. Let us too as minstrels and bards who used to weave poems and music to honour and glorify their kings and princes sing and bring glory to the works of those poets who have left us inexhaustible riches of Poems, Sonnets and Ballads.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team of 2 students from the Junior section will represent each school.
  2. Participants must present their selected poem, sonnet and ballad in a definite tune.
  3. Time allotted will be 4 minutes.
  4. An acoustic guitar must be used by the team as background music which may be played either by a student or a teacher (this accompaniment will not fetch surplus marks).
  5. Auto rhythm pattern is not permitted.
  6. Pronunciation, articulation and expression will be marked.
  7. Selection of poem, sonnet, ballad and its presentation will fetch extra marks.
  8. Decision of the judges will be final.
 
 
EUREKA REPORTAGE
(A EUREKA SPECIAL)

A passerby can be held spellbound by the voice of a stranger and can be forced to nod his head in agreement to a person whom he has never met, all because of the strength which is unleashed by a powerful voice.

Eureka recognises and acknowledges, the importance and power of oratorical capacities evident in children and endeavours to amplify their thoughts and visions which can in future bring nations together.

Experiences and feelings observed or felt by participants in Eureka 2006 must be expressed as a report in Eureka Reportage, bringing forth the skills of the participants, conveyed with self-assurance and poise.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team comprising two students from the junior section will represent each school.
  2. The team has to observe, analyze, take views and comment on EUREKA 2006, as a whole (inauguration to the proximate closing ceremony). Presence of the correspondent throughout EUREKA is obligatory.
  3. Correspondents should present the report in 3 minutes and in English only.
  4. Marks shall be allotted on the pertinence of the report, the style of broadcasting and eloquence of the correspondent.
  5. Reporters should avoid reading out their report.
  6. The sequence of reporters of ‘EUREKA NEWS’ will be decided by draw.
VOX POPULI:
( A CRY AGAINST TERRORISM )

Tranquility, Solace and quietude are all synonyms of Peace but peace is nowhere to be found. The terror of TERRORISM and death looms over humanity and blankets with sorrow the happiness, which is gifted by God to Man. Is it for Religion or is it the pent up anger and hatred which man has been nurturing against Man. Peace can be attained if we are united with God and submissive to His will.
In the beginning man lived in perfect harmony with his surroundings without even a trace of malice or discord known to him. But with his development and progress entered evil in his heart and mind and he painted a picture of the Earth so gruesome and grotesque that would even make the Heavens and the Angels shudder at the sight.

Where are we heading for ? Well, at this pace towards our own created Doomsday but is it inevitable? Certainly not! Every heart yearns for Peace and every stable mind abhors War and terrorism. What really is required is to bring about a change in our thoughts and understand that there is only one God who has created everyone equal. Eureka wants to give a voice and words to our stifled cry for Peace by giving the children a platform to campaign against the fearsome claws of terrorism and fanaticism and accept that a pinch is as painful to one as to the next person.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team comprising 5 students from junior classes will be allowed to participate.
  2. Half an hour for preparation will be given. Presentation should take 3 minutes.
  3. Teams are allowed to use a musical instrument of their choice, which is to be played by the students themselves (no prerecorded music/ songs will be allowed).
  4. The language of presentation must be English.
  5. The campaign should have an important message.
  6. An apt slogan or punch line is required of each presentation.
  7. Novelty of ideas regarding the various causes of terrorism and its prevention will fetch bonus marks.
  8. Each team will be provided with 3 sheets of chart paper but all other stationery items should be brought by the participants.NO extra props should be carried.
  9. The presentation will be judged on the basis of its relevance to the topic, concept, message coordination, wordings of the campaign and presentation.
 
SLEIGHT OF HAND
(Collage Making)

Cut, chiseled and carved, God formed man close to perfection, intricately designing each part of his and connecting them to vision, thought and action. The 'Hands' in coordination with the mind can do wonders that are hard to perceive and comprehend. From a grain of rice to the Eiffel tower the marvel done by human hands are awesome and mind-boggling.

Thoughts give rise to ideas, ideas to vision and vision to action. The wonders made by hands never cease to amaze, be it the Earth as a Canvas or a sheet of paper.

Creativity of the mind compels to think about innovation and novelty. Being able to make and form things which are more likely to be related to the real, also gives a feeling of power and control, the power to create innovation and control imagination.

Topic:
My journey to the world of fantasy

THE COMPETITION

  1. Theme for collage and creative writing are mentioned above.
  2. Usage of scissors and blade is not permitted.
  3. Time given will be 2 hours.
  4. 2 students will represent each school from primary section.
  5. Participants will be provided with chart paper of standard size.
  6. All the participating teams should bring their own materials for overall affects.
  7. Students have to express the theme through self-composed poems of a maximum of 6 lines (No extra time will be allotted).
 
TINTINNABULATION IN WALL STREET
(Advertisement Jingles)

From stone age till date man has been evolving, physically well that's for the scientists to decide and prove but yes socially and economically the development has been triple the pace of the increasing population.

Survival of the fittest no longer depends on the physical prowess people possess but as to how well their mental faculties are honed to compete in this competitive world, without losing their glitter of honesty and truth.

The concept of 'whatever made, sells' stands as firm as it used to in the list of the ground rules for marketing but how well it sells is dependent on how well it is presented and promoted. To make your voice heard and your product boom in the market, Eureka's Tintinnabulation in Wall Street gives you a platform to launch and advertise your merchandise.

THE COMPETITION

  1. A team comprising of 5 students from the primary section will represent each school.
  2. A product, theme, concept or a dream will be given on the spot for the participants to advertise for.
  3. An original name and punch-line will fetch points.
  4. 20 minutes will be allotted for preparation and 2 minutes to present the product by an advertisement.
  5. Use of improvised props and live music in accordance with the product is permissible.
  6. Teams relying on external accompaniment will be disqualified.
  7. Each team will be given 2 chart papers to work on.
  8. Marks will be allotted on originality and synchronization.
LAUDABLE WISECRACKS (A EUREKA SURPRISE)

What does everyone love? Irrespective of the age, well we guessed that surprises and gifts are always welcome so here is Eureka, 2006 popping up a surprise for the participants of the primary section.

A unique competition which requires no prior preparation or briefing but could be won by spontaneity and a spurred winner’s instinct.

The surging power of expression feels its way through the passage of the vocal chords and emerges out as a VOICE and a strong voice can lead a nation to its blissful destiny. The gifts of wisdom and speech are incomparable as they are like invisible hands which reach out to the heart and mind of everyone. They are instruments which if used wisely can bring God’s loved ones closer but if used otherwise can severe even the strongest bond of love and friendship.

This surprise is surely intriguing so we’ll let you in on our little secret which is that we are out on a hunt for a wise boy or a wise girl, a star who will shine of his/her own radiance.

This secret will no longer remain one if we speak any further, so lets wait and watch to see what is in store in this Eureka SURPRISE.
KALEIDOSCOPIC DAWN
(Multimedia Presentation)

How techno savvy are you ?

That's the new question of Gen X. Progress is life and stability stagnation. Advancement in computers has helped the impossible to become possible, what used to be considered as fiction and a mere figment of the imagination has with help of computers become a reality to be seen, heard, felt and experienced.

Compressing volumes of encyclopedias into a couple of kilobytes and megabytes has become child's play, which is not only easy in accessibility but also equally convenient to carry, supportive in staying in with the times with constant up gradation and information available that is no further than a click away.
Eureka through its Kaleidoscopic Dawn hands out another avenue to children to express and relate their thoughts and connect their visions and dreams with the ideas of others through Multimedia Presentations.

Topic: EVOLUTION IN TECHNOLOGY

THE COMPETITION:

  1. A team of 2 students from the junior section will be allowed to represent the school.
  2. An hour will be given to prepare for the presentation.
  3. Computer Setup provided : multimedia, CD drive, 3.5” drive, 15” colour monitor.
  4. No floppy/CD/written matter should be carried to the computer laboratory.
  5. Presentation should comprise a maximum of 15 slides only.
  6. Participants will be judged on the basis of the subject matter, animation and presentation.
  7. Students may be asked questions related to their presentation by the judges.
  8. Decision of the judges will be final.
FREE YOUR MIND
(Project Work)
Theme: An Earth, Where Fear has no Place
Wars, fights, fear and terrorism are inflicting humanity like a plague, which does not seem to have an end. In the humdrum of Guns and Swords and all unrest, a small voice can still be heard saying “My children, my children, where has your innocence vanished what have you done with the spotless spirit I gave you, why are you smearing your conscience with the guilt of being inhuman. I still love you and am waiting for the day when I see your spirit as white and pure as I made it to be”.
The futility of war leads to strife, hunger, pain and death but love removes the tarnish of hatred, dispute and anger and transforms the heart into the most precious and priceless diamond, which bears the hallmark of purity and the glitter of kindness.
The aim of Free your mind is to give a beneficial and relevant shape to the children's idea of tranquility, where they can give vent to their imagination, expressing their craving for PURE peace.

Theme: An Earth, Where Fear has no Place

THE COMPETITION:

  1. A team comprising 5 participants from the primary section will represent a school.
  2. The participants will be required to make a project on the theme, ‘An Earth, Where Fear has no Place’.
  3. A sand tray will be provided to each team for displaying the project.
  4. Objects required by the team should be brought by them.
  5. Use of improvised objects will be appreciated and given extra weightage.
  6. An hour and a half will be given for assembling the project.
  7. Teachers will not be allowed to help during the assembling of project.
  8. The project will be judged on the basis of presentation and explanation.
  9. Decision of the judges will be final.
VANITY FAIR
(Dramatics)

The art of acting has witnessed scores and scores of changes with the passage of time. Thoughts have been reflected and conveyed through the medium of theatrics, even when people did not have the means of expressing themselves with the aid of props and backdrops.
From streets to corners, from corners to platforms, from platforms to stages and from stages to Screens, dramatics has come a long way and no longer remains the interest of the elite alone but has gained a powerful place in the heart of everyone.
Let’s pay a tribute to the thoughts and visions of those great dramatists and screenplay writers who have contributed in upgrading the thinking of people, not by words alone but by actions too.

THE COMPETITION:

  1. A Troupe should not exceed 5 artistes from the junior section (including the narrator).
  2. Each troupe will get 3 minutes for stage setting and 10 minutes for presentation.
  3. Play must be in English, vivacious and with a vision.
  4. Use of improvised props and live music to suit the ambience of the play will be appreciated.
  5. Surplus marks to dramatis Personae on acute characterization.
  6. Troupe should reach the venue in good time to avoid inconvenience.
  7. Sequence of the plays shall be decided by a draw.

Important for Local Teams:

  1. A pre-round for dramatics will be held for all participating local schools on 18th November, 2006 from 10am onwards at City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar auditorium.
  2. Teams must report at the above venue by 9am sharp.
  3. 6 selected teams will be allowed to perform and compete on 26th November 2006 with the other outstation and international teams.
MERRY QUERIES
(General Quiz)
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 27th November, 2006 at 9.30 am.
  3. These six teams will compete in the final round.
  4. The Quiz will be divided into five rounds comprising of General Knowledge, Science, Maths, Literature and Mixed Bag (Misc), the 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.