WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2015 Competitions by CBSE

Theme: The Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use (details given below)
 Poster making
 Essay writing
 Nukkad Natak /Skit
 Jingle/Songs

Only the top 2 entries of each competition must be duly attested by the Principal, with complete school address, contact number and e-mail id, and submitted on or before 20th July 2015, as specified against each event in the annexure.

 Essays as soft copy in MS Word file/scanned document, to be sent by e-mail to: ajeswary.cbse01@gmail.com

 Videography of Jingle/Song/Skit performance on VCD with text/script and Posters as hard copies, to be sent to:
Ms. P. Rajeswary, Education Officer [English]
“Shiksha Sadan”,
17, Rouse Avenue,
New Delhi – 110002

 The top 30 entries in each event will be selected by a distinguished panel of experts. The results will be uploaded on the academic website.
 The winners will be awarded a certificate from the Board.
 The best videos will be uploaded on CBSE channel on YouTube.

Please note: Entries received after the specified date or failing to adhere to specified norms, will be deemed invalid.
Reports along with photographs (captioned) may be sent for publication in the CBSE quarterly bulletin, CENBOSEC.

Rules and Regulations
Theme: Harmful Effects of Tobacco Use
Poster designing:
 Convey a clear message.
 Size: A4 size chart paper
 Time Limit: 2 hours
 Eligibility: Classes VI-VIII
 Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people.
 Cluttering with too many images and messages.
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Visual appeal (use of colours / images/ paper cuttings etc.)
 Clarity of purpose
 Innovation and creativity
 Appropriate Slogan/Caption
Essay writing [800-1000 words]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 1.5 hours
 Word Limit: Only one entry per participant, with a word limit of 800-1000.
 Eligibility: -classes IX-X
 Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any abusive language.
 Plagiarism.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people.
 Essay should be original.
Assessment criteria
 Originality of content
 Relevance and appropriacy
 Adherence to word limit
 Logical flow of the essay (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
 Clarity of thought
 Fluency and accuracy
 A creative title
 Hindi or English

Nukkad Natak / Skit: [not less than 10 participants]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 4-5 minutes
 Group only: Only one entry per team of 10 or more students.
 Eligibility: -classes IX-X
 Script in Hindi or English

Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people, gender bias
 Cluttering with too many messages.
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Clear, expressive dialogue delivery
 Visual appeal (use of simple costumes & props etc.)
 Clarity of purpose/message
 Innovative and creative in approach
 Overall appeal of the presentation
 Hindi or English

Jingles/Songs: upto 02 minutes with not less than 10 participants]
 Supply a suitable title.
 Time Limit: 2 minutes
 Group only: Only one entry per team of 10 or more students.
 Eligibility: -classes VI-VIII
 Text in Hindi or English
Avoid:
 Any inappropriate content.
 Abusive language.
 Bias against any community, occupation, religion or group of people, gender bias
 Cluttering with too many messages.
 Plagiarism
Assessment criteria
 Relevance of content
 Harmonious delivery
 Clarity of purpose/message
 Innovative and creative tune & imagery
 Overall appeal of the jingle/song