Annual Inter-School Festival

Mindspark

The Inter-School Festival

MINDSPARK

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 25, 2023, to October 26, 2024, during the academic semester.

The following is the event schedule:

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

Schedule - MINDSPARK

S No Event Date
1 Registration 25 Oct 2024
2 Inauguration
3 Poem Recitation
4 Mono Act
5 Poster Making
6 Instrumental Music
7 Clay Moulding
8 Scratch-Match
9 Cricket Tournament
10 Robotics Build-a-thon
11 Robo Hurdle Race
12 Quiz
S No Event Date
13 Story Narration 26 Oct 2024
14 English Debate
15 Extempore
16 Face Painting
17 Design.com
18 Py-Logic
19 Robo Dangal
20 Dance-Drama
21 Volleyball
22 Closing Ceremony
Grade I - Grade XII are divided into 4 categories

Categories

  1. Group A – Grades I & II
  2. Group B – Grades III to V
  3. Group C – Grades VI to VIII
  4. Group D- Grades IX to XII
Kindly click on different events to fill the registration form

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Poem Recitation(Group A & B)

Group A: Grades I & II

Group B: Grades III to V

  • Themes for the Recitation Competition are

Group A : Childhood

Group B: The Joy of Playtime

  • Maximum 2 students per group from each institution will be allowed. Participants can be from the same class under the category Group A & B.
  • Time slot for the same is minimum 2 minutes and maximum 3 minutes for each participant.
  • Poem must be in English only.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Rupali Bedi

Contact number: 7389295451

Registration Link: Register here

Quiz (GK & Current Affairs)(Group A and B)

This competition is for Group D.

Group D: Grade IX to XII

  • The first round will be a written round.
  • The best four entries will be selected for the next stage.
  • Only team entries are allowed; a team shall consist of two students.
  • Rules and instructions regarding the individual rounds will be informed on the spot.
  • In case of a tie between two or more teams, tiebreaker question will decide the winner.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Reena Shukla

Contact number: 9993003228

Registration Link: Register here

Mono Act(Group A)

  • This competition is for Group A.

    Group A: Grade I & II

    • Each participating school will submit two entries (one from each class).
    • The theme for the act is ‘The World of Robots’.
    • The competition is based on individual performance.
    • There is a time limit of minimum 1 minute and maximum 2 minutes for each participant.
    • The participants must get ready according to their selected roles (prior to the competition).

    For any query:

    Contact: Ms. Sahibba Kaur Rakhraj

    Contact number: 9907782162

    Registration Link: Register here

Poster Making(Group B)

  • This competition is for Group B.

    Group B: Grades III to V

    • Only one entry per school is allowed.
    • The topic for the competition will be ‘Robotics and AI Overpowering the World’.
    • The time duration will be 1 hour.
    • Students will bring all the required materials (colours, brushes, & the required stationery).
    • A3 sheets will be provided on the spot.
    • Interpretation and clarity of the theme are must.
    • Judgement will be made on artistic skills, creativity, relevance to the theme, flow of design, colour scheme.

    For any query:

    Contact: Ms. Ritika Batra

    Contact number: 9893793444

    Registration Link: Register here

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Instrumental Music Competition(Group B & C)

This competition is for Group C and Group D.

Group B: Grades VI to VIII

Group C: Grades IX to XII

  • Only one entry per group is allowed from each institution.
  • The theme for the competition is ‘Free Style’.
  • Teachers are not allowed to play any instruments.
  • The time limit for the performance is minimum 3 minutes & maximum 5 minutes.
  • Students must carry their own instruments.
  • The judges’ decision will be final.

For any query:

Contact: Mr. Satyam Bharti

Contact number: 9399934032

Registration Link: Register here

Cricket TournamentUnder 17 - Boys

This competition is for Under-17 boys.

  • This tournament will be played on a knockout basis.
  • Participants should come in white dress with their cricket kit.
  • The tournament is for under-17 boys. Participants must fulfil the under-17 age criteria with the age cutoff – born on or after 31 August 2007 to born on or before 1 September 2010.
  • Each team will consist of 14 players with 1 coach.
  • Each match will be of 10 overs.
  • In case match is a tie, the super over method will be applied.
  • A valid school identity card is must.
  • Organizing school is not responsible for any untoward incidents caused by indiscipline.
  • Officials decision will be final.

For any query:

Contact: Mr. Sanjeev Prasad

Contact number: 9827884519

Registration Link: Register here

 

Scratch - Match(Group B & C)

  • This competition is for Group B & C

    Group B: Grades – III to V

    Group C: Grades – VI to VIII

    • The students will compete in two groups. 
    • Only 2 participants per group are allowed from each school.
    • The topic will be given on the spot. Computers will be made available by the host school.
    • There will be two rounds for the competition; – the qualifier & the final.
    • Timing: QUALIFIER round: 30 minutes & FINAL round: 45 minutes
    • The top five teams will be qualified for the final round.
    • Participants should not carry any electronic gadgets.
    • Each and every participant is bound to abide by the rules and regulations of the event.

    For any query:

    Contact: Ms. Priyanka Singh Thakur

    Contact number: 7758895694

    Registration Link: Register here

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Clay Moulding(Group B)

This competition is for Group B.

Group B: Grades III to V

  • Only one entry per school is allowed.
  • The theme for the competition will be given on the spot.
  • The time duration will be 1 hour.
  • Students will get air dried clay on the spot. Moulds are strictly prohibited.
  • Interpretation and clarity of the theme are must.
  • Judgement will be made on artistic skills, creativity, & relevance to the theme.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Manju Mandrai

Contact number: 9098199634

Registration Link: Register here

Robotics: Buildathon (Circuit Making Competition)(Group C & D)

This competition is for Group C & D.

Group C: Grades VI to VIII

Group D: Grades IX to XII

  • Each school will register one team.
  • Each team will consist of 3 members.
  • Each team will receive a kit and a circuit diagram from the host school to prepare the circuit.
  • Teams must build the project mentioned in the slip within 60 minutes.
  • Participants must handle all electrical components with care to avoid accidents.
  • Use of the internet or any AI model is strictly prohibited.
  • The project will be judged on the basis of technical accuracy, functionality, presentation, and time taken to build the project.

For any query:

Contact: Mr. Kunal Urkude

Contact number: 9685895760

Registration Link: Register here

Robo Hurdle Race(Group C & D)

This competition is for Group C & D.

Group C: Grades VI to VIII

Group D: Grades IX to XII

  • Each school will register only one team.
  • Each team will consist of 2 members.
  • Participants must carry their own equipment.
  • Teachers are not allowed to operate the bot.
  • The bot chassis must be 20 cm in width, 25 cm in length, and 15 cm in height. Bots must have a custom-built chassis.
  • Each bot needs to follow and complete the path.
  • There will be 10 stages. Each stage carries 5 points. Points will be awarded upon crossing each stage.
  • In case of a tie the judgement will be done on the basis of the minimum time taken to complete the race.
  • Winners will be decided on the basis of design, stages passed and time consumed.

For any query:

Contact: Mr. Lukesh Baghel

Contact number: 8889210386

Registration Link: Register here

Story Narration with hand puppets(Group A and B)

This Competition is for Group A and B.

Group A: Grades I & II

Group B: Grades III to V

  • The story must be in English.
  • There is a time limit of minimum 2 minutes and maximum 3 minutes for each participant.
  • Stories must carry moral values.
  • Participants must adhere to the given time limit.
  • Stories presented can be adapted or originally written.
  • The story presented should not carry any sensitive issues such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics, etc.
  • The pace of story should be maintained throughout the narration of the story.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Ishvinder Kaur Alag

Contact number: 8770837050

Registration Link: Register here

English Debate(Group D)

his competition is for Group D.

Group D: Grades IX to XII

  • Each participating school will submit two entries. One ‘For’ the motion and one ‘Against’ the motion.
  • The speakers are required to come in their respective school uniforms.
  • The speakers will address the chair only.
  • Participants should refrain from reading a previously prepared script, paper or any aid.
  • Unparliamentary language should not be used. No personal comments or observations should be made against any religion, caste, community, political party, or individual. The matter should be limited to the topic only.
  • Each speaker shall be given a total of 3 minutes to express their views. The warning bell will ring at the end of 2 minutes, and a final bell will ring at the completion of 3 minutes.
  • The participant exceeding the time limit will be liable for negative marking.
  • Facts presented in a debate must be accurate.
  • The candidate who opted to be the first to speak through a draw will get a minute’s time at the end for rebuttal.
  • Once the debate starts, the participants are not allowed to discuss with their teachers or anyone else till the programme ends.
  • Points awarded by individual judges will be added for each speaker, and then for each team.
  • The best speaker, not the team, will be the winner, whereas the highest point scoring team will get the BEST SCHOOL’S trophy.
  • Queries can be placed for the candidates at the discretion of the judges.
  • Reporting time for all the participants will be 9:00 a.m.
  • Judgement will be made on content, fluency, body language, confidence.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. B. Hemalatha

Contact number: 9425506630

Registration Link: Register here

Extempore(Group B)

This competition is for Group B.

Group B: Grades III to V

  • The competitor has to pick up a piece of paper from the bowl with a topic written on it.
  • Participants will get 1 minute to think about it.
  • Marks will be awarded on the basis of fluency, thought process, presentation etc.
  • Maximum 2 participants of any grade under the category Group B from each institution are allowed.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Shahina Bano

Contact number: 7978706321

Registration Link: Register here

Face Painting(Group C)

This competition is for Group C.

Group C: Grades VI – VIII

  • Only one pair entry (1 painter and 1 whose face will be painted) per school is allowed.
  • The theme for the competition will be ‘Cartoon Characters’.
  • The time duration will be 1 hour.
  • Students need to bring all the required materials for painting.
  • Interpretation and clarity of the theme are must.
  • Judgement will be made on artistic skills, creativity, relevance to the theme, flow of design & colour scheme.

For any query:

Contact : Ms. Ashwini Nehal Ahmed

Contact number : 7387561719

Registration Link : Register here

Design.com(Group D)

  • This competition is for Group D

    • Participants skilled in HTML can only participate.
    • Only 2 participants are allowed from each school.
    • Students will compete individually.
    • The topic will be given on the spot.
    • There will be two rounds for the competition – Qualifier & Final.
    • Timing for the QUALIFIERS: 30 minutes & for the FINALS: 60 minutes
    • The top ten students from the qualifier round will go for the final round.
    • Participants should not carry any electronic gadgets.
    • Each and every participant is bound to abide by the rules and regulations of the event.

    For any query:

    Contact: Ms. Deepika Thakkar

    Contact number: 9623159095

    Registration Link: Register here

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Py-Logic(Group D)

This competition is for Group D.

  • Participants skilled in Python can only participate.
  • Only 2 participants are allowed from each school.
  • Students will compete individually.
  • The topic will be given on the spot.
  • There will be two rounds for the competition; – the qualifier & the final.
  • Timing for the QUALIFIERS: 30 minutes & for the FINALS: 60 minutes
  • The top ten students from the qualifier round will go for final round.
  • Participants should not carry any electronic gadgets.
  • Each and every participant is bound to abide by the rules and regulations of the event.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Sweta Paul

Contact number: 9575994820

Registration Link: Register here

Robo Dangal(Group C & D)

This competition is for Group C & D.

Group C: Grade VI to VIII

Group D: Grade IX to XII

  • Each school will register only one team.
  • Each team will consist of 2 members.
  • Participants must carry their own robot.
  • Teachers are not allowed to operate the robot.
  • Each robot should not weigh more than 3 kilograms.
  • The robot should not be larger than 20 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 40 cm in length.
  • Robots with sharp edges, weapons that can harm humans or other robots will be disqualified.
  • The robot can be autonomous, remote-controlled, wired, or wireless.
  • Operating voltage of the bot cannot be more than 15V DC.
  • Ready-made robots are strictly prohibited.
  • Each match will be of 5 minutes.
  • The match will be a one-on-one competition between two robots.
  • The winner of the match will be the robot that pushes the opponent out of the ring or disables it within the time limit.
  • If both the robots fall out of the ring at the same time, the match will be declared a draw and replayed.
  • If neither of the robots is able to push the other out of the ring or disable it, the winner will be decided by the judges based on factors such as aggression, control and style.
  • If a robot falls out of the ring, is unable to move or is disabled, it loses the match.
  • Participants should take care of their robots; the host school is not responsible for any damage caused.

For any query:

Contact: Mr. Sagar Sahu

Contact number: 7354073586

Registration Link: Register here

Dance Drama(Group D)

This competition is for Group D.

Group D: Grades IX to XII

  • Each school will have one team of a maximum 8 to 10 participants.
  • The selection of song should be appropriate. Movie songs are not allowed.
  • The time limit for the performance is minimum 3 minutes & maximum 5 minutes.
  • Participating schools must bring well-labeled pen drives with the track for the dance mandatory.
  • Participants must report with complete dress & makeup, as no makeup or changing room will be provided by the host school.
  • Dangerous props are not allowed.
  • Judgement will be made on rhythm, coordination, expression, costume, usage of props, and overall performance.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Arunima Sharma

Contact number: 7898338890

Registration Link: Register here

Volleyball(Group D)

This competition is for Group D.

Group D: Grades IX to XII

    • A team must consist of 12 members and a coach.
    • It will be an under-18 boys & girls tournament.
    • Maximum of 3 hits per side.
    • Points are made on every serve for the winning team of a rally (rally-points scoring).
    • A player cannot hit the ball twice in succession. (A block is not considered a hit)
    • Ball played off the net during a volley and on a serve.
    • A ball hitting a boundary line will be considered ‘in’.
    • A ball is ‘out’ if it hits the antennae/net post, the floor completely outside the court, any of the net or cables outside the antennae, the referee stand or pole, or a non-playable area.
    • It is legal to contact the ball with any part of the player’s body while receiving service.
    • It is illegal to catch, hold, or throw the ball.
    • All the matches will be played on a knockout basis.
    • In case of dues, the opponent team will receive 2 points in succession.
    • A valid school identity card is a must.
    • Players cannot spike or block the serve.
    • The team must arrive 30 minutes before the match.
    • In case of any objection, the official’s decision will be final and binding.
    • Organizing school is not responsible for any untoward incidents caused by indiscipline.

For any query:

Contact: Ms. Saoli Dey

Contact number: 9617768288

Registration Link: Register here

  • Date: 25 & 26 October 2024, Friday & Saturday
  • 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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