Std. 1 to 10 : Handwriting Competition
The Handwriting Competition is conducted as follows : ✍️
| Which? | Applicable for |
| English Handwriting Competition | Std. 1 to 10 |
| Marathi Handwriting Competition | Std. 3 to 10 |
- Students will be given age-appropriate text to copy. Students must carry writing material to school, without fail.
- Students will compete with their own standard.
- Winners will be chosen across the entire standard (so all divisions of that standard will be considered).
Judging Parameters
On what parameters will the Handwriting competition entries be checked? Entries will be judged based on the following elements -
- Letterforms : Are the letters made, fit and spaced correctly?
- Accuracy : Have the words and punctuations been copied properly?
- Neatness : Is the writing presented well?
Additional parameter ONLY for English Handwriting Competition -
Writing : Are manuscript letters vertical and cursive letters properly slanted and joined? (During the judging process, entries will be separated as cursive or manuscript.)
FAQs
| Which competition? | Sheet style | Applicable for |
| English | In-line four lined sheets | Std. 1 and 2 |
| English | Single lined sheets | Std. 3 to 10 |
| Marathi | Double lined sheets | Std. 3 to 7 |
| Marathi | Single lined sheets | Std. 8 to 10 |
- Are kids allowed to bring a different / special pen on that day?
Sure, knock yourself out! - What paper will they be writing on?
Regular sheets. - Scratching out allowed?
Allowed. Not recommended, but yes, definitely not "banned". - Can the students discard a paper and start over?
No. - Why a Handwriting competition when the world is slowly but surely turning digital?
We're glad you asked! Studies have shown that writing improves memory. When we write something by hand, as opposed to typing it on a keyboard, we retain the learning in a better manner.
Additionally, handwriting is unique to every individual. Typed text looks all the same, no matter who wrote it! But a person's handwriting is reflective of his / her mood as well as personality.
In today's world of keyboards, legible handwriting is a skill fast losing out on its existence. We would like our students to be as comfortable with pen and paper as they already are, with the keyboard. And above all, we want them to have beautiful handwriting because it definitely helps create a great first impression!
Apart from all this, some students really do have beautiful handwriting. This is their chance to show it off and be heroes! (please note : our heroes are gender neutral 🙂)
So what are you waiting for? May the best handwriting win!