RULES AND REGULATIONS - CATEGORY III (Std V, Std VI and Std VII)

Events 1-2. Elocution [Individual Event](English and Marathi) ( Dur : 3 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for a maximum of three minutes. Participants can choose the topic of their own choice.

Event 3. Hand Writing [Individual Event](English) ( Dur : 15 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The total duration will be fifteen minutes. Content will be given by the organizers. Other materials, such as pen, pencil etc., should be arranged by the participants themselves. No participant is allowed to carry any written or printed material at the time of competition.

Event 4. Essay Competition [Individual Event](English) ( Dur : 30 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The panel of judges will give the topic. The total duration will be 30minutes, during which the participant shall write his /her essay in the English under the supervision of the officials. The Organizers will provide writing material. Other materials such as pen, pencil etc., should be arranged by the participants themselves. No participant is allowed to carry any written or printed material at the time of competition.

Events 5-6. Story telling Competition - [Individual Event](English and Marathi) ( Dur : 3 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The total duration will be three minutes, during which the participant shall tell his/her story in the chosen language under the supervision of the officials. No participant is allowed to carry any written or printed material at the time of the competition.

Event 7. Spell Wiz ( First round 20 min + Final round )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s.
1. Format: The spelling wiz is conducted in rounds. Each speller remaining in the spelling wiz at the start of a round spells one word in each round. The pronouncer will spell words from speller's Std./ Grade level for 4 rounds then proceed to the next Std./Grade level for 4 rounds and continue to move up grade levels as needed until a champion emerges.
2. Word list: Standard Oxford English words according to the respective Std./Grades and higher will be carefully chosen by the Event Panel. In the case that there is a spelling standoff, official may use words from an advanced grade word list.
3. Special needs: The Event Panel will strive to provide accommodation for spellers who have physical challenges. All requests to accommodate special needs involving sight, hearing, speech, or movement should be directed to event officials well in advance of the spelling wiz date. The judges have discretionary power to amend oral and/or written spelling requirements on a case-by-case basis for spellers with diagnosed medical conditions involving sight, hearing, speech, or movement impairment.
4. Pronouncer's role: The pronouncer strives to pronounce words according to the word lists and Oxford Dictionary.
1) Homonyms: If a word with the same pronunciation has more than one meaning, the pronouncer indicates which word is to be spelled by defining the word.
2) Speller's requests: The pronouncer responds to the speller's requests for a definition sentence or alternate pronunciation. When presented with requests for alternate pronunciations, the pronouncer or an aide to the pronouncer checks for alternate pronunciations in the Oxford Dictionary. The pronouncer does not entertain root word questions or requests for alternate definitions.
3)Pronouncer's sense of helpfulness: The pronouncer may offer word information—without the er having requested the information—if the pronouncer senses that the information is helpful.
5. Judges' role: The judges uphold the rules and determine whether or not the words are spelt correctly.
They are in complete control of the competition, and their decision is final on all questions, procedures and course of the Spell Wiz. Parental interruptions will be subject to their child's disqualification.
6. Interaction with the speller: Because seeing the speller's lip movement may be critical in detecting misunderstandings or wrong spellings, the judges encourage spellers to face them when they pronounce and spell the word.
7. Notice of rules: The judges ensure that all spellers and audience members are given an opportunity to receive a complete copy of the rules prior to the start of the spelling wiz.
8. Misunderstandings: The judges participate in the exchange of the information between the speller and pronouncer if they feel that clarification is needed. Also, the judges listen carefully to the speller's pronunciation of the word; and, if they sense that the speller has misunderstood the word, the judges work with the speller and pronouncer until they are satisfied that reasonable attempts have been made to assist the speller in understanding the word. While the judges are responsible for attempting to detect a speller's misunderstanding, it is sometimes impossible to detect a misunderstanding until a spelling error has been made: The judges are not responsible for the speller's misunderstanding.
9.Pronouncer's errors: If the judges feel that the pronouncer's pronunciation does not match the correct word pronunciation, the judges direct the pronouncer to correct the error as soon as it is detected.
10. Disqualifications for reasons other than clear misspelling:
The judges will disqualify a speller (1) who refuses a request to start spelling; (2) who does not approach the microphone when it is time to receive the word; (3) who does not comply with the eligibility requirements; (4) who engages in cheating or unsportsmanlike conduct; (5) who, in the process of spelling a word starts over and alters the letters or sequence of letters from those first uttered; (6) who, in the process of spelling, utters unintelligible or nonsense sounds; (7) for failing to spell a word with correct punctuation (ie, hyphens & apostrophes; or (8) who's parents harass or interrupt the Judges/or Pronouncer. Speller activities that do not merit disqualification: The judges may not disqualify a speller (1) for failing to pronounce the word either before or after spelling it, (2) forasking a question, or (3) for noting or failing to note the capitalization of a word.
11. Speller's role: The speller makes an effort to face the judges and pronounce the word for the judges before spelling it and after spelling it. The speller while facing the judges makes an effort to utter each letter distinctly and with sufficient volume to be understood by the judges. The speller may ask the pronouncer to say the word again, define it, use it in a sentence, and/or provide an alternate pronunciation(s). Misunderstandings: The speller is responsible for any misunderstanding of the word unless (1) the pronouncer never provided a correct pronunciation; (2) the pronouncer provided incorrect information regarding the definition; or (3) the speller correctly spelled a homonym of the word and the pronouncer failed to either offer a definition or distinguish the homonyms.
12. Correction of a misspelling: The pronouncer and judges will not ask the speller to correct another speller's misspelling, even in end-of-bee circumstances.
13. Misspelling: Upon incorrectly spelling a word, the speller immediately drops out of the competition, except asprovided in Rule 10.
14. End-of-wiz procedure:
If all spellers in a round misspell: If none of the spellers remaining in the spelling bee at the start of a round spells a word correctly during that round, all remain in the competition and a new round begins. If only one speller in a round spells correctly: If only one speller spells correctly in a round, a new oneword round begins and the speller is given an opportunity to spell the next word on the list (anticipated championship word). If the speller succeeds in correctly spelling the anticipated championship word in this one-word round, the speller is declared the champion. Example: In Round 12 there are four spellers. Spellers 1 and 2 misspell. Speller 3 spells correctly. Speller 4 misspells. So, Speller 3 is the only speller in the round to spell correctly. Speller 3 begins Round 13—a one-word round—and is offered the anticipated championship word. Speller 3 correctly spells the anticipated championship word and is declared champion. Example: Two spellers spell in Round 10. Speller 1 misspells. Speller 2 spells correctly. Speller 2 begins Round 11—a one-word round—and is offered the anticipated championship word. Speller 2 correctly spells the anticipated championship word and is declared champion. Example: Two spellers spell in Round 16. Speller 1 spells correctly. Speller 2 misspells. Speller 1 begins Round 17—a one-word round—and is offered the anticipated championship word. Speller 1 correctly spells the anticipated championship word and is declared champion.
nd nd rd How to establish 2 and 3rrd place winners: 2 and 3 Place of order is established by seat placement. Example: Three spellers remain. Speller 1 misspells. Speller 2 misspells. Speller 3 spells correctly and rd nd then spellschampionship word correctly to win. Speller 1 than becomes 3 place and speller 2 becomes 2 place.

VERY IMPORTANT: If a speller misspells the anticipated championship word in a one-word round: A new roundbegins with ALL the spellers who spelled (correctly and incorrectly) in the previous round. These spellers spell in theiroriginal order. Example: In Round 8 there are three spellers. Speller 1 spells correctly and Spellers 2 and 3 misspell. Round 9—a oneword round—begins, and Speller 1 is offered the anticipated championship word. Speller 1 misspells the anticipated championship word. Round 10 begins and includes Spellers 1, 2, and 3. The rules prescribe that spellers 1, 2, and 3 spell in their original order; so Speller 1 gets the next word on the list even though Speller 1 misspelled the previous word on the list. Round 10 is not complete until all three spellers have spelled. There shall be a separate judge designated to track the progress of spellers throughout the rounds to avoid any end of wiz confusion.

Event 8. Current Affairs Quiz (in English) ( Dur : 15 min + Final Round )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. There will be a written preliminary round in the chosen language and maximum six teams will be selected on merit for the final round. Total Fifteen [15] minutes will be given to solve the objective type of questions. The final will be oral and may include audio-visual questions. The specific rules for the final round, regarding the evaluation system, time to replay a particular question and the type of rounds shall be announced by the quiz master before the commencement of the competition.

Event 9. Debate (Individual Event) (English)
In this parliamentary debate, we'll have four constructive speeches followed by one rebuttal from each group (i.e - 4 participants in each team) To maintain a structured debate, a bell will sound after two minutes of each constructive speech (Seniors) (for juniors after 11/2 minute) to indicate the halfway point. And, to ensure fairness and adherence to time limits, we'll switch off the microphone of the speaker after three minutes for seniors and 2 1/2 mins for juniors. Speaking beyond the bell may attract negative marking at the discretion of the judges. The debaters will be judged on the basis of Content of Speech, Language and Fluency, Logic and Reasoning, and Rebuttal. There is no provision for referring to any written material whatsoever while speaking. Marks may be deducted for using any reference material to speak. Participants should be in their school uniform and must carry their school ID, failure of which may lead to disqualification. The results will be declared immediately after the competition. The decision of the judges will be final and binding to all participants.

Event 10. Indian Classical Dance (Individual Event) ( Dur : 7 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each participating school can depute as many student participants performingin any of the styles of Indian classical dance from the following namely: Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Mohini Attam, Manipuri. The total duration of performance shall not exceed seven minutes. The time computation shall start as soon as music/announcement starts or curtain is fully open, whichever is earlier. Three copies of a brief note on the description of the dance story involved in the accompanying song, if any, with its meaning must be submitted either in Marathi or in English at the time of registration on the day of competition. Maximum of four accompanists will be allowed which include their Guru/teacher, singers, instrumentalists, light curtain operators etc. Live accompaniment will be given due credit. On receiving more entries there shall be preliminary rounds. The final round shall be held during the fest. The dates of preliminary rounds shall be announced in mid November.

Event 11. Indian Classical Vocal (Individual Event) ( Dur : 5 min)
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each participating school can depute as many student participants, in Hindustani or Karnatic style. The duration of the performance shall not exceed five minutes. The time computation shall start immediately after the final announcement by the organizer/s. Maximum of two accompanists will be allowed. The singer may use an instrument such as Tanpura, Electronic Tanpura, Violin or Swarmandal. Film songs based on Classical style are not allowed under this competition.Three copies of the details regarding Raag, Taal and Bandish/kriti written in Marathi or English, must be submitted at the time of registration on the day of the competition.

Event 12. Indian Classical Instrumental - Percussion (Mridangam and Tabla) ( Dur : 5 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each participating school can depute as many student participants in Hindustani or Karnatic style. The duration of the performance shall not exceed five minutes. The time computation shall start immediately after the final announcement by the organizer/s,hence, the participants are advised to tune their instruments will in advance.

Event 13. Mono Acting [Individual Event] ( Dur : 4 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each participating school can depute as many student participants. Duration of the performance shall not exceed 4 minutes. The time shall be computed as soon as the performance starts. Three copies of script with an explanatory note on the theme either in English, Hindi or Marathi language must be submitted at the time of registration on the day of competition. Costumes/makeup is allowed. However, only acting skills will be adjudged for the prize.

Event 14. Drawing Competition ( Dur : 45 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. Each participating school can depute as many student participants. The participants are required to draw & paint on the subject given by the panel of judges, at the time of competition. The total duration for completing the drawing shall not exceed forty-five minutes . The size of the paper shall be half imperial size drawing paper i.e. 22 inches in length and 15 inches in breadth. Painting should be done either in watercolours or in poster colours only. Drawing paper will be provided by the Organizers. Other materials should be arranged by the participants themselves

Event 15. Craft Competition ( Dur : 45 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The participants are required to create on the subject of their choice, at the time of competition. The total duration for completing the craft shall not exceed forty-five minutes. Craft material should be arranged by the participants themselves.

Event 16. Greeting Card Competition ( Dur : 45 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants in each group. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The participants are required to create on the subject of their choice, at the time of competition. The total duration for completing the greeting card shall not exceed forty-five minutes. Craft material should be arranged by the participants themselves. (height 10 inches /breadth 6 inches)

Event 17. Clay Modelling competition ( Dur : 45 min )
Each participating school can depute as many student participants. Each participant will have to fill a separate entry form/s. The participants are required to create on the subject of their choice, at the time of the competition. The total duration for completing the clay modelling shall not exceed forty-five minutes. Material should be arranged by the participants themselves.

Event 18. Coding (Scratch / Python) ( Dur : 40 min )

Student can do Assignments as follows:-

1. Calculator

2. Tables display

3. Quiz coding

OR

4. Any Assignments as they wish

Scratch Competition Rules

• Individual student as to do assignment

• A student can design maximum 3 assignments.

• No external electronic data may be accessed at any time. This includes phones, USB drives, the internet, etc.

• Projects must be developed using Scratch 3.0 offline editor.

Scoring rules:

Criteria analyzed by the judges to establish the final score:

*between 1.00 to 5.00 points

Judging Criteria:

-Logic of the project/scenario/story

-Animation/graphics/music/sounds

-Script/code/errors

-Functionality of the project/menus/controls/sprites

-General impression of the project

Python Coding Competition Rules

• Individual student as to do assignment

• A student can design maximum 3 assignments.

• No external electronic data may be accessed at any time. This includes phones, USB drives, the internet, etc.

• Assignment must be developed using IDLE(Python 3.9 64 bit)

• Assignment should be typed in notepad editor

Scoring rules

Criteria analyzed by the judges to establish the final score 1 to 5 points

JUDGING CRITERIA

-Logic of the Assignment and output

-Oral question will be asked regarding the Assignment

--Functionality of the Assignment

-General impression of the Assignment

Please note:

Event 19. Computer typing ( Dur : 20 min )
Computer Typing is one round event. A photo of multilingual passage will be given to the participants that they have to type in a limited time period of 20 min. The participant with fewer typing mistakes will be the winner. No other tab other than notepad and photos should be opened, if anyone tries to open any other tab then he/she will be disqualified.

Event 20. Ethical Hacking ( Dur : 40 min )

Event: Password Cracking

● The students will be provided with 5 password-secured PDFs.

● The password will comprise 4 to 15 characters.

● Password would be numeric (123...), special (@&*_...), alphabet (ABC...) or (abc...), alphanumeric (ab12...), or a hybrid of all (12a_@) characters.

● Clues will be given to crack the password.

● 1st clue to crack the password for the 1st PDF will be common for all participants

● The 2nd clue for the 2nd PDF will be given in the1st PDF and so on.

● The participant to crack the greatest number of passwords in the given time constraint will be the winner.

(The event duration is 40 min)

Event 21. T-Shirt Painting (Topic: Chandrayaan) ( Dur : 45 min )
Participants have to bring their own materials.

T-shirts should be brought by the participants.

Use of any type of reference materials including gadgets during the event is prohibited and will lead to disqualification.

The design should reflect theme ‘Chandrayyan’

Please note:

Last Date to submit the forms is 16th October, 2023, late entries will not be entertained.

Kindly be present at the venue 30 minutes before your event. If two events are happening at the same time and you wish to participate in both, you're welcome to do so, the student can finish one event and then move on to the next.

The Event Schedule will be sent to every participant by November 7th, 2023, on their registered mobile number and email address.

Rules and Regulations are available on the website www.thejosephitefestival.org

Entry Fee: Forms to be submitted and participation fee of Rs.50/- per event to be paid using the QR code given above or at the school office.