Children’s competitions were successfully conducted on 29th October 2004 at India International School, Mangaf. The programs was started as per schedule at about 9.00AM and concluded by 1.00PM. The competitions were conducted in the following 8 events for the four group starting from nursery to 9th Standard. There were no participants in the 5th group – 10-12th Standard.

	Drawing/Painting
	Telugu poems
	Telugu samethalu
	Skill test
	Telugu alphabets
	Essay writing
	Elocution
	Identification of personalities/pictures

There was very enthusiastic participation. Keen interest of many children to learn Telugu and participate in these competitions is very much appreciated by all. There were about 70 participants in the events. The performance was evaluated by 3 judges for each event. The note worthy feature of the event is that group-2 ( Stanadard 1-3) excelled in participation as well as performance The results will be announced in forthcoming children’s program on 9th December 2004.

The executive committee profusely thanks the school management for the cooperation by offering the school premises for conducting the events. The committee also thanks the following personnel who have readily accepted our request to judge the events.

Last but not least, the committee thanks all the parents for their encouragement of children to learn Telugu and participate in the events