OLIVE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, QATAR
SESSION 2023 – 24
Ref: Cir. No. 051/ 2023- 24 Date: 18th October 2023
CIRCULAR
Dear Parent,
Greetings!
We are pleased to announce that our maiden Olive Literature Fest will be held on 1st Nov’ 2023. This
debut event serves as a dedicated platform for our students to showcase their understanding and passion for
literature. With a curated array of literary activities, we aim to offer a unique educational experience that
nurtures love for language and instills a healthy competitive spirit. Your whole-hearted support is important
in making this fest a grand success.
OLIVE LITERATURE FEST 2023-24 - GRADES 9 TO 12 EVENT SCHEDULE
EVENT PARTICIPATION DURATION VENUE/MODE DATE
'Turn Coat' Impromptu Speech Individual 2 min On Stage 1st Nov
Competition
Report Writing Competition Individual (compulsory) 45 min In class 1st Nov
JAM Session (Just A Minute) Individual 1 min In class 1st Nov
Tongue Twisters Challenge Individual 1 min In class 1st Nov
Students vs Teachers Debate Session Group 30 min On Stage 1st Nov
Panel Discussion Group (selected students &
40 min On Stage 1st Nov
teachers)
'Story-Dynamics' Group (compulsory) 40 min In class 1st Nov
Creative Group Storytelling
EVENT GUIDELINES FOR GRADES 9 TO 12
EVENT PARTICIPATION DURATION ROUNDS JUDGING CRITERIA (Out
of 40 Marks)
'Turn Coat' Individual 2 min Final ● Fluency
Impromptu Speech ● Adaptability
Competition ● Content
● Presentation
Report Writing Individual 45 min Final ● Content
Competition (compulsory) ● Structure,
● Clarity
1
● Relevance
JAM Session (Just A Individual 1 min Final ● Content
Minute) ● Fluency
● Presentation
● Time Management
Tongue Twisters Individual 1 min Final ● Pronunciation
Challenge ● Clarity
● Speed
● Repetitions
Students vs Teachers Group 30 min ●
Presentation Assertion
Debate Session ● Reasoning and evidences
● Argumentation
● Refutation
Panel Discussion Group (selected 40 min No ● Content
students & teachers) ●
competition Presentation
● Relevance
● Engagement
'Story-Dynamics' Group 50 min Final ● Creativity
Creative Group ● Engagement
Storytelling ● Title and Presentation
● Story Structure
General Guidelines for Parents:
❖ Parents/students should complete the registration for individual competitions using the provided link by 20th Oct’
23. [Link]
❖ Mandatory participation is required in events labeled as 'compulsory'.
❖ Students can opt for a maximum of two individual category competitions.
❖ The 'Report Writing' and 'Story-Dynamics' competitions will be conducted as inter-section events within the same
grade.
❖ 'Turn Coat' Impromptu Speech Competition: A dynamic speaking event where participants must instantly switch
their stance, arguing both for and against a given topic in a limited time.
❖ JAM Session (Just A Minute): A test of spontaneous thinking and eloquence, participants are given a topic on the
spot and have to speak without hesitation, repetition, or deviation for one whole minute.
❖ 'Story-Dynamics' Creative Group Storytelling: A group storytelling challenge where teams must craft and narrate
a compelling tale using a set of provided resources or prompts.
