Mindspark

The Inter-School Festival

Mind-Spark is the annual inter-school event hosted by Brighton International School, Raipur.

Brighton International School, Raipur has been hosting MINDSPARK, the annual inter-school event, for the several years. The first edition of Mindspark, happened in the year 2014-15, since then it has been a shining jewel in Brighton’s annual calendar.

The event features a gamut of literary, cultural, craft, fine arts and sports competitions. This festival is more than just a display of talent; it is a celebration of the journey of learning and growing. It is an opportunity for our students to shine, share their passions, and inspire one another. It is also a chance for us, as a community, to come together and support the dreams and aspirations of our youth.

The core values of Mind Spark include supporting students and developing their abilities. School have a responsibility to discover students’ hidden skills. MindSpark is one such platform where abilities can be showcased and refined. This vibrant event brings together students of all age, showcasing the incredible diversity of skills and passions that thrive within our school community.

MindSpark is set for October 16 – 17, 2025 during the academic year 2025-26.

The following is the event schedule:

Kindly click on different events to fill the registration form

Register for MINDSPARK

Competition Name	Category	Date	Registration Link
Poem Recitation	Group A (Grades I-II), Group B (Grades III-V)	16 Oct	Register here
Quiz GK Current Affairs	Group D (Grades IX-XII)	16 Oct	Register here
Mono Act	Group A (Grades I-II)	16 Oct	Register here
Poster Making	Group B (Grades III-V)	16 Oct	Register here
Solo Song Competition	Group C (Grades VI-VIII), Group D (Grades IX-XII)	16 Oct	Register here
Scratch – Match	Group B (Grades III-V)	16 Oct	Register here
Cricket Tournament	Under-17 Boys (Group C & D)	16-17 Oct	Register here
Dual Robo Soccer	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	16 Oct	Register here
Robo Hurdle Race	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	16 Oct	Register here
Story Narration using Hand Puppets	Group A & B (Grades I-V)	17 Oct	Register here
English Debate	Group D (Grades IX-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Extempore	Group B (Grades III-V)	17 Oct	Register here
Face Painting	Group C (Grades VI-VIII)	17 Oct	Register here
Design.com (HTML Design)	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Py-Logic (Python Coding)	Group D (Grades IX-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Robo Dangal	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Robo Maze	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Dance Drama	Group C & D (Grades VI-XII)	17 Oct	Register here
Volleyball	Group D (Grades IX-XII), Under-18 Girls	17 Oct	Register here

Competition Rules – MINDSPARK

Last Date to REGISTER: 9 October 2025

The school accumulating the highest total points across all events will be honored as the CHAMPION SCHOOL.

Poem Recitation (16 Oct)

This competition is for Group A (Grades I-II) and Group B (Grades III-V).

Themes: Group A – Seasons of the Year; Group B – The Power of Books.

Maximum 2 students per group from each institution may participate; participants may be from the same class within their group.

Recitation must be in English only, with time limit 2 to 3 minutes.

Judges’ decision will be final.

Quiz GK Current Affairs (16 Oct)

This competition is for Group D (Grades IX-XII).

Each school submits 1 team of 2 students.

All teams participate in a written round; top four qualify for next round.

Tie-break questions resolve draws. Judges’ decision is final.

Mono Act (16 Oct)

For Group A (Grades I-II). Two entries per school allowed (one per grade).

Individual solo performance only; theme: My Talking Toy.

Maximum 3 minutes per participant.

Participants must come prepared and dressed as per theme; props and costumes allowed.

Judgement based on expression, creativity, confidence, voice modulation, overall presentation. Judges’ decision is final.

Poster Making (16 Oct)

For Group B (Grades III-V). One entry per school; individual participants only.

Topic: The Cost of War.

Participants get 1 hour; A3 drawing sheets supplied; bring own materials.

Judged on artistic skills, creativity, originality, relevance, clarity, and color scheme. Judges’ decision final.

Solo Song Competition (16 Oct)

For Group C (Grades VI-VIII) and Group D (Grades IX-XII). One solo entry per group from each school.

Vocal solo only; theme: Nature.

No teachers playing instruments; karaoke allowed with labelled pen drive; live instruments permitted if played by participant.

Maximum 3 minutes per participant.

Judgement on vocal quality, pitch, relevance, musicality, rhythm, stage presence. Judges’ decision final.

Scratch – Match (16 Oct)

For Group B (Grades III-V). Individual competition; max 2 participants per school.

Topic given on the spot; conducted using Scratch programming.

Two rounds: Qualifier (30 min) and Final (45 min); top 10 qualify for Final.

No electronic gadgets allowed; any malpractice leads to disqualification.

Judges’ decision final.

Cricket Tournament (16-17 Oct)

For Under-17 boys, Group C (Grades VI-VIII) and Group D (Grades IX-XII).

Participants must be born between 1 Sept 2010 and 31 Aug 2007. Valid school ID mandatory.

White cricket attire; bring own kit.

Teams consist of 14 players and 1 coach.

Knockout format; matches of 10 overs each; ties decided by Super Over.

Discipline expected; officials’ decision final and binding.

Dual Robo Soccer (16 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). One team per school with 3 members and 2 custom-built bots.

Bot size max 20cm width, 25cm length, 15cm height; no ready-made robots allowed.

Bots must be fully charged before event; no charging time provided.

Judged on points earned and time.

Robo Hurdle Race (16 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). One team of 2 members per school.

Bot size and construction same as Dual Robo Soccer; equipped with a grabber for Stage 3.

10 stages, 5 points each; points for crossing stages; tie decided by least completion time.

Judged on design, stages passed, and time taken.

Story Narration using Hand Puppets (17 Oct)

For Group A & B (Grades I-V). Four entries per school (2 from each group).

Story in English with moral values; 2-3 minutes per participant.

Stories can be adapted or original; no sensitive issues; consistent pace required.

English Debate (17 Oct)

For Group D (Grades IX-XII). Two entries per school (one for, one against motion).

Topic: “In the Present Global Scenario, UN has Become an Irrelevant Organization.”

Rules on language, conduct, time limits (3 min max, warning at 2 min), and rebuttals.

Judgement on content, fluency, body language, confidence.

Extempore (17 Oct)

For Group B (Grades III-V). Max 2 participants per school.

Topics picked randomly; 1 minute prep; 2 minutes speaking.

Judged on fluency, thought process, presentation.

Face Painting (17 Oct)

For Group C (Grades VI-VIII). One pair per school (painter & model).

Theme: Wild Animals; 1 hour time limit.

Participants bring own materials; judged on artistic skill, theme relevance, design clarity, color scheme.

Design.com (HTML Design) (17 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). Two participants per group per school.

Two rounds: Qualifier (30 min) and Final (60 min).

Topic given on the spot; no electronic gadgets allowed.

Py-Logic (Python Coding) (17 Oct)

For Group D (Grades IX-XII). Two individual participants per school.

Two rounds: Qualifier (30 min) and Final (60 min).

Questions given on the spot; no electronic gadgets allowed.

Robo Dangal (17 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). One team of 2 members per school.

One robot per school; max 5 kg and 20x25x15 cm; no weapons or sharp edges allowed.

Three 3-minute rounds; winner decided by pushing opponent out or disabling it.

Judges decide in case of draw; host school not responsible for damage.

Robo Maze (17 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). One team of 2 members per school.

Participants must bring own bot; max 3 kg; size 15x15x15 cm; no ready-made bots.

Judgement based on points and time to pass the maze.

Dance Drama (17 Oct)

For Group C & D (Grades VI-XII). One team per group C (8-10 participants); one solo entry for group D.

Themes: Group dance – Roots of Indian Culture; Solo – Semi-Classical Non-Bollywood.

Time limits: Group 5-7 minutes; Solo 3 minutes.

Well-labelled pen drive with music required; no changing rooms; dangerous props prohibited.

Volleyball (17 Oct)

For Group D (Grades IX-XII). Under-18 girls; 12 members and a coach per team.

Knockout format; rally scoring; rules for ball contact and faults.

Players must carry school ID; officials’ decision final.

Date: 16 & 17 October 2026, Thursday & Friday
Time: 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m
Categories: Group A - Class I & II, Group B - Class III to V, Group C - Class VI to VIII, Group D- Class IX to XII
For any help or queries, kindly contact Mrs Priya Kaur: 9179146859, Email: activity@brightoninternational.in

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Mindspark 2024

Brighton’s annual inter-school fest, ‘Mindspark’, commenced on October 25, 2024, with a vibrant two-day celebration. The event brought together 700 participants from 14 esteemed schools, featuring 19 competitions across literary, technical, art, craft, cultural, and sports categories. The fest commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting by Mr. O.P. Banjare, General Manager at Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd., on October 25 and culminated with the prize distribution in the grand closing ceremony on 26 October 2024.

The diverse range of competitions included English Debate, Story Narration, Poem Recitation, Extempore, Instrumental Play, Dance-Drama, Py-Logic, Face Painting, Clay Moulding, Poster Making, Robo Dangal, Robo Hurdle, Volleyball, and Cricket Tournament etc. Participants showcased their exceptional skills, competing for top honors. The infectious enthusiasm and energy of the participants and audience made the event a resounding success.

Brighton International School in association with Times of India presented the Annual Inter-School event MindSpark with as many as 20 schools participating from Raipur & Chhattisgarh. The event was closely contested by more than 20 schools from Raipur and Chhattisgarh. The results for the

Mind-Spark 2023-24

Day 1

First day of the annual Inter-school Fest at Brighton International School was filled with enthusiasm. Students from various schools gathered with excitement and determination.

The event started with a grand opening ceremony and a welcome dance. The day was packed with a plethora of challenging activities that tested the mental and physical abilities of the participants. From Poem recitation, Disney World to Leaf Art, Scratch- Match, Feel the band and Quizzes, the students displayed their incredible skills and passion for learning. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and sportsmanship as the competitors competed in Volleyball and Double wicket cricket. Here is the glimpse of Day-1.

Day-2

Brighton International School shines brighter with Mind Spark Inter-School Competition 2023″*

In the highly anticipated Inter-School Fest, Day-2 of Mind Spark featured a myriad of contests like English Debate, Story Narration, Extempore, Folk Dance, Py-Logic and Design. com. Winners from different schools were awarded for their outstanding performances, The Mindspark proved to be a remarkable celebration of education, creativity, and talent, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. The success of the Mindspark is a testament to the dedication of Brighton International School to foster holistic development among its students and to promote the spirit of healthy competition.

Mindspark 2019
1.English Debate Winner – Aditya Vikram (Krishna Public School, Dunda)
1st Runner-up- Vijay Chandel (Ambuja Vidyapeeth)
2nd Runner-up- Aman Shukla (Krishna Public School, Dunda)

English Debate Running Trophy – Krishna Public School, Dunda

2. Quiz Winner – The Radiant Way School
1st Runner-up- KPS International
2nd Runner-up-Ambuja Vidyapeeth

3. Table Tennis
Winner – Brighton International School
1st Runner-up -Krishna Public School, Dunda
2nd Runner-up- Adarsh Vidyalaya , Mowa

4. Group Dance Winner –
Vicon School 1st Runner-up- Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa
2nd Runner-up- Indus World School

5. Sudoku – (Group –I)
Winner – Aarushi Agrawal(The Aarambh School)
1st Runner-up- Siddharth Sonwani (KPS International)
2nd Runner-up – Sparsh Agrawal (Ambuja Vidyapeeth)

6. Sudoku – (Group –II)
Winner – Nilesh Verma (Ambuja Vidyapeeth)
1st Runner-up- Palak Agrawal (KPS International)
2nd Runner-up- Akshadha Mishra (Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa)

7. Poem Recitation (Group -1)
Winner – Roma A. Chandravanshi (Indus World School)
1st Runner-up- Ananya Singh (KPS International )
2nd Runner-up- Rabiya Ahmed (Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa)

8. Poem Recitation (Group -II)
Winner – Dhruvil Patel (KPS International )
1st Runner-up- Samiksha Barik( Krishna Public School,Dunda)
2nd Runner-up- Ananya Agrawal(Brahmavid)

Extempore
Winner – Tins James Thomes (Adarsh Vidyalaya , Mowa )
1st Runner-up- Prakriti Tiwari (The Aarambh School)
2nd Runner-up- Mansi Sharma (Chhattisgarh Public School)

10. Group Song Winner – Krishna Public School, Dunda
1st Runner-up- Delhi Public School, Raipur
2nd Runner-up- Savitri Bai Phule Educational Academy

11. Colouring Competition
Winner – Anushka Gupta (Delhi Public School)
1st Runner-up- Kimaya Mukta (The Aarambh School)
2nd Runner-up- Mitali Rathia (Krishna Public School, Dunda)

12. Art Competition
Winner – Tanishka Sharma (Brahmavid-The Global School)
1st Runner-up- Prachi Dewangan (Chhattisgarh Public School)
2nd Runner-up- Mayank Singh Dhruv (The Radiant Way)

13. Clay Moulding Competition
Winner – Diksha Arora (KPS International )
1st Runner-up – Shreeansh Panda (Vicon School)
2nd Runner-up- Lakshya Raj Sah (Chhattisgarh Public School)

14. Street Play Winner Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa
1st Runner-up- KPS International
2nd Runner-up- Agrawal Public School

Best School Trophy –
KPS International , Naya Raipur

MindSpark 2017

Mind Spark-Brighton’s three days Interschool Competition’ showcased the talents of students through their magnificent performances in Art, Craft , Music, Dance and Literary events. The event started on 21st August, 2017 with the Inauguration Ceremony. Padma Shree Smt. Teejan Bai was the chief guest for Inauguration Ceremony. She blessed the students with her motivating speech.
The day was given a start with Lighting of Lamp by Chairman Mr. R.P Singh , Managing Director Mr. Abhiney Singh, Principal Mrs Jasmine Joshi and invited guests.
Around 800-900 students from 23 different schools participated in 11 events for all the three days. Different competitions were held to tap the hidden talent of students. The events of First day were English Debate, Group Song, Quiz and Table Tennis. Second day started with a series of competitions in Colouring, Drawing, Clay moulding, Poem Recitation, Extempore and Group Dance. The wonderful dance performances by students of different schools justified the Patriotic theme and forced everyone to stamp their feet.
The competitions of third day concluded with Hindi Debate and Street Play, Students presented wonderful ideas through the theme “Sapnon ka Bharat” in Street Play.
Aditya Birla Public School, Mayoor School, N.H Goel World School, Krishna Public School, Adarsh Vidyalaya, Arambh School, Vicon School, Ryan International School, Chhattisgarh Public School, Disha School and many other schools across Raipur bagged Prizes for different competitions.
The event came to an end through Closing Ceremony . Chief Guest Padma Shree Dr. Surendra Dubey and guest of the day Mr. Sandeep Akhil marked their eminent presence and motivated the students with their words. The day concluded with prize distribution and the announcement of Best School Trophy, which was awarded to Aditya Birla Public School for overall participation and best performance in various competitions.

The results for the competition is as follows;
Winners of Mind –Spark 2017
1. English Debate
Winner – N. Shilpa (Aditya Birla Public School)
1st Runner-up- Jasika Agrawal (Aditya Birla Public School)
2nd Runner-up- Shrestha Dhariwal (Krishna Public School, Dunda)

2. Quiz
Winner – Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa
1st Runner-up- Krishna Public School International
2nd Runner-up- Aditya Birla Public School

3. Table Tennis
Winner – Brighton International School
1st Runner-up- Aditya Birla Public School
2nd Runner-up- Ryan International School

4. Group Song
Winner – Brighton International School
1st Runner-up- Krishna Public School, Dunda
2nd Runner-up- Ryan International School

Poem Recitation (Group -1)
Winner – Aayushi Singh (Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa )
1st Runner-up- Aarna Pandey (Brighton International School)
2nd Runner-up- Disha Verma (Brighton International School)

6. Poem Recitation (Group -II)
Winner – Priyal Upadhyay (Aditya Birla Public School)
1st Runner-up- Sufiya Sheikh (Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa)
2nd Runner-up- Hitakshi Shukla (Brighton International School )

7. Extempore
Winner – Sahaj Singh Barham (Mayoor School)
1st Runner-up- Shashank Srivastava (Ryan International School)
2nd Runner-up- Rupali Mishra (Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa)

8. Group Dance (Group -I)
Winner – Adarsh Vidyalaya, Mowa
1st Runner-up- Krishna Public School, Dunda
2nd Runner-up- Aarambh School

9. Group Dance (Group -II)
Winner – Chhattisgarh Public School
1st Runner-up- N.H. Goel World School
2nd Runner-up- Krishna Public School, Dunda

10. Colouring Competition
Winner – Khushi Jain (Krishna Public School)
1st Runner-up- Kumkum Verma (Brighton International School)
2nd Runner-up- Suhani Naulakha (Aditya Birla Public School)

11. Art Competition
Winner – Kumkum Dewangan (Brighton International School)
1st Runner-up- Laxmi Sahu (Mayoor School)
2nd Runner-up- Sudhir Kumar Mandal (Vicon School)

12. Clay Moulding Competition
Winner – Jitrekha Verma (Aditya Birla Public School)
1st Runner-up- Mehak Chhattani (Brighton International School)
2nd Runner-up- Lokesh Verma (Disha School)

13. Street Play
Winner – Adarsh Vidyalaya, Devendra Nagar
1st Runner-up- Brighton International School
2nd Runner-up- Kanger Valley Academy

14. Hindi Debate
Winner – Khushi Dahiya (Brighton International School )
1st Runner-up- Aasthan Mandhani (Krishna Public School )
2nd Runner-up- Jyotsana Dadheech (Aditya Birla Public School)

MindSpark 2016

Mindsprak 2016 The Inter-School Competition shined with participatnts from 18 Schools participating and about 350 students from diffferent schools comeing to take part in several competitions. The Brighton International Shool while playing a fair host didnt compete in any category and statyed away from any contest. The Krishna Public School, Dunda won the Best School Award. Mayoor School, Adarsh School, N H Goel World School also walked away with several awards to their credit. Brighton International School would like to thanks the Principals and Management of all the school who participated in this wonderful event. I hope you had as much fun participating as much as we had organising. See you all next year in Mindspark 2017.