Mrs. Aruna Naidu
Convenor, GEOFEST International and
Principal, CMS, Rajajipuram Campus – 2

Dear Principals of eminent schools/colleges of the world, greetings and best wishes from CMS.

Let me take this opportunity to introduce our institution, City Montessori School. The school, popularly known as CMS had a humble beginning 56 years ago in 1959 with merely 5 students on its rolls. Now it has grown to become the Guinness World Record Holder, for being the largest school by pupils with over 50,000 students on roll and is the proud recipient of the 2002 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education.

It gives me immense pleasure to extend a cordial invitation to your esteemed Institution to participate in the 14th GEOFEST International scheduled to be held from 4th November 2017 to 7th November 2017.

Participation of your institution in this event will give your students an opportunity to compete with students of various countries of the world, in competitions designed to inculcate in them a desire to save earth's environment which is currently under threat of deterioration and destruction.

With participation of institutions from all parts of the country, as well as, from overseas, GEOFEST has become a means of awakening the conscience to protect planet Earth from further decay due to climatic changes and global warming. Let me assure you that your students will learn much from this event by participating in its competitions which are designed to spread awareness on how to prevent more damage to mother Earth.

1. The Geofest International will have competition at three levels (Primary category, Junior category & Senior category)
2. Primary participants should be from standard VII & VIII.
3. Junior participants should be from standard IX & X.
4. Senior participants should be from standard XI & XII.

Events during the Geofest International include: 'Create your Taste' (Collage Making), 'Model Display', 'Geo-Talk' (Debate), 'GeoToons' (Cartoon Making), 'Geo-Tech' (Web Designing), 'Quizzing' and Voice & Vision (Choreography). Organised by the students and staff of CMS Rajajipuram Campus 2. 14th GEOFEST International promises to be a global platform for young minds to contemplate and discuss on environmental issues that affect the entire humanity.

We specially invite respected Principals of participating schools and colleges, along with their team members, as our special guest of honour.

Kindly visit our website www.cmseducation.org/geofest, for further updated details and contact us on our e-mail at geofest@cmseducation.org. Looking forward to your participation in an exciting and rewarding experience at 14thGEOFEST International 2017.

Dr Jagdish Gandhi & Dr Bharti Gandhi
Founder-Manager & Founder-Director

The social responsibility of a modern school is to make every child a gift of God to mankind, a pride of the human race and a potential light of the world by imparting all three kinds of education – Material, Human and Divine. It is, therefore, the purpose of CMS education, to release the capacities latent in the child, develop analytical abilities, confidence in oneself, will power and goal-setting competencies, and instill the vision that will enable a child to become a self-motivated agent of social change.

With a view to promote the ideals of World Unity and World Peace across the globe, CMS organizes 29 theme-based international events. GEOFEST is one such event being organized by CMS Rajajipuram Campus-2 with the objective of underlining the importance of conservation of Environment. GEOFEST is an attempt to apprise the youngsters about these problems in order to awaken them about their causes so that they would reorient their actions and activities to save earth from destruction.

We have great hopes and the belief that your participation in various competitions of this exhilarating event will lead to its grand success.

Prof Geeta Kingdon
President & Chief Operating Officer

Global warming is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet, and it represents a fundamental threat to all living things on earth. The prevailing scientific view is that most of the rise in temperature has been caused by increases in greenhouse gas concentrations produced by human activity

It is important that the facts about climate change are widely known and that solutions are sought. GEOFEST is a significant step to involve youth in this direction. The event raises awareness about the above issues through a series of fixtures and competitions and provides a platform for debate and discussion about the solutions to climate change.

We believe that Geofest will not only increase environmental and geographical awareness among students, but will also lead to the development of both confidence and new skills, all in a friendly atmosphere.

I welcome every participant from India and abroad, to participate in this high quality event that has been put together by CMS Rajajipuram Campus – 2.

Ms Susmita Basu
HOD, Quality Assurance and Innovation Department, CMS

A small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Schools can play a vital role to unite people across socio-economic, geo-political and generational boundaries to create an environment of harmony throughout the world.

We, at City Montessori School aim to connect the youth to nature, educate the greatest number to embrace a shared understanding about social environment and economic interdependencies; and develop the values, long-term vision and skills to live together sustainably. Today, it is not enough to just appreciate nature- we have to actively work to protect it. In this endeavour CMS Rajajipuram Campus – 2 is organizing the 14th GEOFEST International 2017 which will be a coalesced effort to create environment awareness. It will comprise of pageantry of events like 'Create your Taste' (Collage Making), 'Model Display', 'Geo-Talk' (Debate), 'GeoToons' (Cartoon Making), 'Geo-Tech' (Web Designing), 'Quizzing' and Voice & Vision (Choreography).

I would also take this opportunity to commend Mrs. Aruna Naidu Convenor GEOFEST International & Principal, CMS, Rajajipuram Campus – 2 and her entire staff and students who are working tirelessly to make the 14th GEOFEST International event, a spectacular success. I also wish them all the luck for the GEOFEST International 2017.

So come let’s join hands to save our mother earth because – “If we heal earth, we heal ourselves.”

Topic: Protect Forests, Save Wildlife Time :2 hrs

1. Create Your Taste is a Collage Making event.
2. Two participants will represent each team.
3. Participants will be provided with a black chart paper of size 22 inches x 28 inches.
4. In this event participants are permitted to use biodegradable material i.e. dry leaves, cotton, egg shells, jute etc, along with paper, for making of the collage.
5. A suitable caption/title is to be given to the creation.
6. The caption/title should be hand written.
7. Paper cutting (without the use of scissors) is to be done on the spot.
8. Participants are expected to bring along all the material required for their collage.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: Earth: Nature Bespeaks on Works of God Time :2 hrs

1. Create Your Taste is a Collage Making event.
2. Two participants will represent each team.
3. Participants will be provided with a black chart paper of size 22 inches x 28 inches.
4. In this event participants are permitted to use biodegradable material i.e. dry leaves, cotton, egg shells, jute etc, along with paper, for making of the collage.
5. A suitable caption/title is to be given to the creation.
6. The caption/title should be hand written.
7. Paper cutting (without the use of scissors) is to be done on the spot.
8. Participants are expected to bring along all the material required for their collage.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: No Water, No Life Time :1 hrs

1. In this event, participants are required to make a cartoon on the given topic.
2. Two participants will represent each team.
3. The participants will be provided with a white chart paper of 22 inches x 28 inches.
4. A suitable caption in English should be written to support the cartoon.
5. It is obligatory on part of the participants to bring their own stationery items such as paints, colour pencils, sketch pens, marker etc.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: Move Forward With Renewable Resources Time :1 hrs

1. In this event, participants are required to make a cartoon on the given topic.
2. Two participants will represent each team.
3. The participants will be provided with a white chart paper of 22 inches x 28 inches.
4. A suitable caption in English should be written to support the cartoon.
5. It is obligatory on part of the participants to bring their own stationery items such as paints, colour pencils, sketch pens, marker etc.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: Natural Habitat of Animals Time :2 hrs
(1 Hour Assembling +1 Hour Judgment)

1. Two participants will represent each team.
2. It is mandatory for the participants to bring all parts of the model separately and assemble them on the spot.
3. The team will be provided with a sand tray (4ft x 3ft), plug point, Clay, plaster of paris and water.
4. The team will assemble and display the model within the stipulated time on the sand tray provided.
5. The team members should be able to explain their model and answer the queries of the judges.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Time :2 hrs
(1 Hour Assembling +1 Hour Judgment)

1. Two participants will represent each team.
2. It is mandatory for the participants to bring all parts of the model separately and assemble them on the spot.
3. The team will be provided with a sand tray (4ft x 3ft), plug point, Clay, plaster of paris and water.
4. The team will assemble and display the model within the stipulated time on the sand tray provided.
5. The team members should be able to explain their model and answer the queries of the judges.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: Vehicular Emission Control - Modified Engine Designs Time :2 hrs
(1 Hour Assembling +1 Hour Judgment)

1. Two participants will represent each team.
2. It is mandatory for the participants to bring all parts of the model separately and assemble them on the spot.
3. The team will be provided with a sand tray (4ft x 3ft), plug point, Clay, plaster of paris and water.
4. The team will assemble and display the model within the stipulated time on the sand tray provided.
5. The team members should be able to explain their model and answer the queries of the judges.

Evaluation Criteria

Selection Round: Rapid Urbanization Plaguing The Earth
Final Round : Space Exploration – A Necessity To Sustain Life

Note: Geotalk will be held simultaneously with Geotech. Kindly select the participants accordingly.

Selection Round

1. Each team will be represented by one speaker only.
2. After receiving the confirmation of the entry the team will be informed about the proposition (for/against) through email by 10th October 2017.
3. Kindly mention your email id in the registration form.
4. Each speaker will put forth the gist of his/her prepared speech in one minute.
5. Fifteen speakers for the motion and fifteen speakers against the motion will be selected for the final round.

Final RoundTime Limit: 3 hrs.

1. Selected thirty participants of round one will participate in this event.
2. Each team will be represented by one speaker only.
3. Each speaker will put forth his/her views either for or against the motion.
4. Each speaker will be given two minutes to put forth his/ her views & one minute for refutation.

Evaluation Criteria

Topic: E-RESOURCES - Maintenance In A Multi Access Environment :
            Challenges, Opportunities and Practical Idea Time :3 hrs
(2 hours Designing and 1 hour Judgment)

Note: Geo-Tech will be held simultaneously with Geotalk. Kindly select the participants accordingly.

Rules of the event:

1. Geo-Tech is a web designing competition.
2. Two participants will represent each team.
3. The participants will be provided with Multimedia computers equipped with CD/DVD drive, 15'' colour monitor and speakers installed with windows 7 and office 2007 with all essentials.
4. Participants should bring along other packages/softwares, if they so require.
5. Total presentation should not exceed 4 MB.
6. Participants are required to be present during the time of judgment to answer the queries of the judges.
7. The participants should carry the prepared website stored in a regular CD/DVD-ROM (non-returnable) and pen drive (returnable)
8. The decision of the judges will be final and binding on all.
9. Internet will not be provided for the presentation.

Evaluation Criteria

Preliminary Round : Time Limit: 1 hour
Final Round : Time Limit: 2 hours

PRELIMINARY ROUND

1. This will be a qualifying written round to select the participants for the Final round of Quizzing
2. Two members of the team will participate in this event.
3. Each team will solve one set of questionnaire consisting of multiple choice questions, based on varied subjects like current affairs, geography, science, social studies etc.
4. There will be no negative marking.
5. It is a general quiz.

FINAL ROUND

1. The top ten teams qualifying the Preliminary Round will be eligible to participate in the Final Round.
2. A variety of questions, including audio and visual rounds, on varied subjects will be asked.
3. The Quiz Master's decision will be final and binding on all.

Topic : Colours of Different Seasons

1. The team which brings all 7 participants (2 Primary, 2 Junior & 3 seniors) is eligible to participate.
2. Each team is expected to make a choreographic presentation in suitable costumes.
3. Narration will not be allowed. (Negative marking will be done.)
4. Pre-recorded music is allowed and cassette player/music system will be provided by the organizers.
5. Time limit for each presentation will be 5 minutes including stage setting.
6. Only hand made, simple props will be allowed.
7. The organizers will not provide any assistance for makeup and props.

Evaluation Criteria