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The principal
Respected Sir/ Ma'am
St. Columba's School is glad to bring to your notice that we will be hosting
“The Columban Fest” for the year 2023-24, on the 6th and 7th of October.
The Columban Fest is our school's annual inter school event that has been
held consistently for the last 21 years and is one of the most-awaited
fixtures of the year.
Over the years, The Columban Fest has provided an extraordinary platform
for the students to showcase, and often, discover their talents, in front of
large audiences. Such a competition enables students to transcend all
boundaries of their hesitations and inhibitions and communicate more
effectively with the world around them.
It gives me honour and pleasure to extend this invitation to your school, to
grace us with your presence. We eagerly await your active participation.
Please find attached below, the various guidelines and criteria for
participation in the various events. Kindly confirm your school's
participation by the 20th of September.
Warm regards,
Br. Robert Fernandez
Principal
St. Columba's School
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Only students of classes 11th and 12th may participate.
Dress code: ONLY FORMAL SCHOOL UNIFORM (students
participating in Footloose Fiesta, and Trishna: Just Act are
exempted).
Each school may have only 1 team per event.
Participants cannot participate in more than one event.
Only one teacher must accompany each school.
The participants and the accompanying teacher must carry
their respective school identities.
A participating school will be a genuine contender for 'The
Best School Award, only if it participates in every event.
Schools must register themselves at the registration counter
on the respective day of the event.
Registration for the events start from 7:30 AMand close by
8:30 AM on the day of the Fest.
If the participant teams fail to reach the Fest 30 minutes after
the registration ends, it will be assumed that the participating
team is not participating in the fest and will automatically be
disqualified.
Every event can accommodate only a limited number of
participants. This accommodation is based on a first-comefirst-serve basis.
Columban Fest and St. Columba’s as a whole has the right
to refuse the participation of any school or individual. (nsfw)
IMPORTANT
CADENCE: DUET
DATE: 6th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 2 Per Team
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Time of allocation of slots: 08:45a.m.
Event commencement: 09:00a.m.
Genre for the event is:80’s-90’s retro
Participants can only choose English songs.
Participants should be in their full school uniform.
Patriotic songs and Gospel songs are not allowed.
If the song contains any derogatory remarks, the participants
are allowed to cover only the CENSORED VERSION of that
song.
Teachers or ex-students cannot be a part of the
performance.
Time slot: 8 minutes per school (including setup)
Pre-recorded music and sequencing are not allowed for the
event.
Accompanying teacher: 1 per school will not be allowed on
stage; not even for setup. However, the teacher may
coordinate the sound check and control the mixing off stage
at the console.
CADENCE: BAND
DATE: 6th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 3-5 Per Team
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Time of allocation of slots: 08:45a.m.
Event commencement: 09:00a.m.
Genre for the event is:
80’s-90’s retro
Participants may only choose English songs.
Participants should be in their full school uniform.
Patriotic songs and religious music are not allowed.
If the song contains any explicit lyrics, the participants are
allowed to play only the CENSORED VERSION of that song.
Teachers or ex-students cannot be a part of the
performance.
Time slot: 15 minutes per school (including setup+ duet+
band)
Pre-recorded music and sequencing are not allowed for the
event.
Accompanying teacher: 1 per school. He/she will not be
allowed on stage, not even for setup. However, the teacher
may coordinate the sound check and control the mixing off
stage at the console.
EQUIPMENTS FOR CADENCE
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A total of 13 equipment will be provided:
1 X Digital Mixer & Hall sound
5 X stage monitors
1 X keyboard stand
1 X Peace Drum kit
5 X mics and direct outputs to the mixer
Please carry your own instrument, cables, and add-ons.
FOOTLOOSE FIESTA: Dance Competition
DATE: 7th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 6-8
DANCE STYLE: Hip-Hop, Indian Classical Fusion,
Contemporary.
All of it should be related to the 80's - 90’s theme.
1. The time limit of the performance must be:
Minimum: 3.5 minutes
Maximum: 6 minutes (excluding entry and exit from the stage).
. The music must be provided in mp3 format in a Pen drive and
submitted to The Columban Fest tech team before the
performance Phone Number: TBD
. The music being used by the participants should also be
mailed to
EFFERVESCENCE: A Columban Jeopardy
DATE: 7th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 2
• Game Format: The game consists of three rounds - the
Jeopardy! round, the Double Jeopardy! round, and the Final
Jeopardy! round.
• Gameplay: The game begins with the host, presenting a clue
to the contestants in a chosen category. Each clue is worth a
certain amount of money.
• Response Format: Contestants must phrase their response
in the form of a question. For example, if the clue is "This
U.S. state is known as the Sunshine State," the correct
response would be "What is Florida?"
• Buzzing In: Contestants use a handheld device to buzz in
when they want to respond to a clue. However, they must
wait until the host finishes reading the clue and the lights on
the game board change to indicate that they can buzz in.
• Daily Doubles: In the Jeopardy! and Double Jeopardy!
rounds, one or more clues are designated as "Daily
Doubles." The contestant who selects a Daily Double can
wager any amount of their current winnings before seeing
the clue.
• Double Jeopardy! In the Double Jeopardy! round, the clue
values are doubled. The round also introduces new
categories.
• Final Jeopardy! In the Final Jeopardy! round, a single clue is
presented in a specific category. Contestants write down
their responses and wagers within a time limit. Their wagers
depend on their current winnings.
• Winnings and Scoring: Correct responses earn contestants
the value of the clue they answered. Incorrect responses
deduct the value from their score. In the Final Jeopardy!
round, both the correct response and wager are considered.
• Winning and Advancing: The contestant with the most
money at the end of the Final Jeopardy! round wins the
game and takes their winnings. The other contestants
receive consolation prizes. The winning contestant might be
invited back for the next episode to defend their title.
• Etiquette: Contestants are expected to abide by the rules
and maintain respectful behaviour throughout the game
Cuisilania: Cooking
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3-4 Participants per team.
Participants must register for the event before the
specified deadline.
Each participant or team will prepare and present one
dish within the allocated time.
All cooking must be done on-site, using the provided
cooking stations and some basic ingredients.
The cuisine would be revealed to the participating teams
3 days prior to the event and the participants are
expected to bring the required ingredients and utensils.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own
electric induction, cooking utensils and tools.
Basic ingredients like salt, pepper, oil, and water will be
provided to all participants. (It would be common to all)
Participants must bring their own specialty ingredients
or unique spices, if required
Participants will be assigned individual cooking stations
equipped with tables, ingredient, electric connections
etc.
A specific time limit (e.g., 60 minutes) will be set for
preparing and presenting the dish.
Presentation of the dish is a crucial aspect of the
competition.
Participants must plate their dishes creatively and
aesthetically.
Garnishes, sauces, and other decorative elements can
be used to enhance presentation.
Dishes will be judged based on taste, presentation,
creativity, and overall execution.
Judges will evaluate the use of ingredients, cooking
techniques, and the overall appeal of the dish.
Participants must adhere to strict food safety and
hygiene standards during preparation.
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Proper hand washing, use of gloves, and clean
workspace maintenance are mandatory.
Participants must create original dishes. Plagiarized
recipes or dishes will lead to disqualification.
Participants should be prepared to explain their dish, its
inspiration, and any unique techniques used when
requested by the judges.
KINDLY NOTE THAT THE EVENT IS BASED ON NONFLAME COOKING
Violation of event rules, unsportsmanlike behaviour, or
any breach of ethics will result in immediate
disqualification.
The event organizers may take photographs or videos
during the competition for promotional purposes.
CONFLUX: Mock Stock
DATE: 7th October,2023
PARTICIPANTS: 2
"The Wolf of Dalal Street'
1. This shall be a simulation of the stock market.
2. Only one team per school will be allowed.
3. Teams will be allotted a fixed sum of hypothetical money in the
beginning which they will use to invest.
4. Teams comprising two members each shall invest in various
economies based on the news and rumours that will be shown and
according to their own sight.
5. Wrong calculations will lead to elimination.
10-20
6. The Mock Stock will comprise 3 rounds.
7. A concoction of insightful applications, calculative moves and
pragmatic decisions would earn you the accolade of being adjudged the
best amongst the lot.
8. Use of mobile phones will not be allowed.
9. Teams are expected to bring in their own calculators.
10. Decisions and calculations of the organisers will be final and binding
EHSAAS: Video Editing
DATE: 7th October 2023
• The film should be about any relevant social issue.
• The duration of the film should be between 10 and 15
minutes.
• The participating team should consist of 4-5 students.
• Participants are requested to bring their film on a CD, DVD, or
pen drive in .avi format.
• The software provided shall be Windows Media Player and
VLC Media Player.
• Participants are not allowed to act in their movie.
TRISHNA: Just Act
DATE: 8th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 8-10
• Each team will be given 12-15 minutes to perform.
• Exceeding the time limit will lead to the deduction of marks.
• The team will perform to an audience seated on the floor in a
semicircular formation so as to bring about the essence of a Street
Play.
• DRESS CODE: Only kurta pyjamas/jeans.
• Dholak, Dafli and other simple Indian musical instruments can be
used. However, improvised musical instruments are not permitted.
• Use of props is not allowed and will lead to immediate
disqualification.
• Use of English should be minimal, and obscenity of any kind is
prohibited.
• The play should not include any gestures or profanity that can be
considered explicit or offensive.
• Any one of the following topics may be chosen:
• (Social issues in the 80’s-90’s that are still continuing)
TRISHNA: Just Art
DATE: 7th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS:2-4
• Each team will be given two hours to assemble and present their
work.
• Additional time may be given subject to the arrival and availability
of the judges.
• Teams will be allotted an area of 3x2 sq.m. to display their work.
• Participants must bring all the required materials for display. The
theme may be presented through art forms such as rangoli,
charcoal sketches, waste material, balloon formation, metal work,
Papier-mâché, thread work, glass formation, earthenware display,
or any other style.
• On completion, the team is required to explain the concept to the
audience and answer questions posed by the judges pertaining to
the topic.
• No plug points would be provided by the host school.
• The artwork presented should not include any explicit or offensive
content. Violation of this rule can result in the DISQUALIFICATION
of the participant/team.
• Participants are required to choose one or more than one out of
the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) to present their
work.
• https://sdgs.un.org/goals
CONCORDIUM: Press Con
DATE: 7th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 3 Per Team
First, a real life past political situation (national or international) will
be given to everyone.
● 20 minutes of research for both the speakers and the
interviewers.
● After 20 minutes the speakers are required to proceed to speak
for a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes
informing the public of details and a little about their future plans.
● After this out of the interviewers any 5 will ask a question each.
Which would take 5 minutes maximum thus 1 press conference
will take a maximum of 30 minutes.
● Any irrelevant questions from the interviewers will be pointed
out by the judges. A different question will be asked by another
interviewer in replacement of the original irrelevant question.
● We will have the best speaker’s team, runners up and 2nd
runners up. Similarly, we will have a best interviewer, 2nd best
interviewer and 3rd best interviewer. Moreover, we will have the
best team which is a collective prize for speakers and interviewers.
Criteria.
1. For speakers’ team.
➔ Delivery and Communication: The effectiveness of the
speakers' delivery, including clarity, confidence, tone, and pace.
The ability to engage the audience and convey the information in
an engaging and comprehensible manner.
➔ Persuasiveness: The capability of the speakers to present their
viewpoints convincingly and persuade the audience about the
relevance and importance of the political situation and their
future plans.
➔ Structure and Organization: The organisation of the speech,
including a clear introduction, coherent main points, and a wellstructured conclusion. The ability to transition smoothly between
various parts of the speech.
➔ Depth of Analysis: The depth of insight and analysis
demonstrated by the speakers regarding the political situation at
hand. The ability to provide nuanced and well-informed
perspectives on the issue.
➔ Collaboration: For speakers, the ability to work cohesively as a
team is important. They should build upon each other's points and
present a unified.
➔ Engagement: The ability to engage the audience and maintain
their interest throughout the presentation. This includes both
speakers' ability to deliver engaging speeches.
2. For interviewers:
➔ Relevance and Depth of Questions: The ability of the
interviewer to ask pertinent questions related to the given political
situation and the future plans presented by the speakers. The
questions should display a thorough understanding of the topic.
➔ Critical Thinking: The interviewer's ability to ask thoughtprovoking questions that challenge the speakers' viewpoints,
encouraging them to provide more comprehensive explanations
and defend their stances.
➔ Clarity, simplicity, Transparency, and political context: Ensure
that the question is straightforward and easily grasped by all
participants. Frame questions using uncomplicated language to
avoid confusion or misinterpretation. Phrase questions in a way
that conveys the intention clearly, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Moreover, the question should be relevant to the situation and
also have political background to them.
A Columban Feud
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DATE: 6th October 2023
PARTICIPANTS: 3 Per Team
Family Feud: -"Columban Feud" If it's based on the popular game
show "Family Feud," here are some rules and regulations you can
consider implementing:
Each team should consist of 3 members.
Participants must be students from your school.
The game will be played in a tournament-style, with multiple
rounds leading to the finals.
A game host will ask survey questions to the participating teams.
Questions would be general and family-friendly, suitable for a
school setting.
Two teams compete against each other in each round.
A team representative is chosen to provide the first answer to a
survey question.
The representative has a limited time (e.g., 10 seconds) to give an
answer.
If their answer matches one of the top survey answers, their team
wins control of the round and can choose to "Play" or "Pass."
"Play" and "Pass" Options:
If the team chooses to "Play," they attempt to guess the remaining
answers on the survey question.
If the team chooses to "Pass," the opposing team gets a chance to
answer. If they provide a correct answer, they "steal" control of
the round.
Participants are expected to maintain sportsmanship and respect
towards their teammates, opponents, and event organisers.
Any form of cheating or disruptive behaviour can lead to
disqualification.
• Guessing Rounds:
• Teams take turns providing answers. If they guess a correct
answer, it's revealed on the board along with the number of points
associated with it.
• If a team provides an incorrect answer, it's marked as an "X."
Three "X" marks result in the other team gaining control.
• Scoring: • Points are awarded based on the rank of the answer. The most
popular answer gets the highest points, and the least popular gets
fewer points.
• The team with the most points at the end of the round wins those
points.
• Points accumulate across rounds to determine the overall winner.
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