Date : 13th August 2025

Venue: Grace Academy

The Kindergarten Poem Recitation Competition was held with great enthusiasm and spirit on 13th August 2025. The event provided a wonderful platform for our young learners to showcase their talent, build confidence, and develop a love for language and poetry. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, encouragement, and the joyful sounds of children’s voices.This cherished event was orchestrated with the primary objective of nurturing a love for language and literature among our youngest learners. Beyond recitation, the competition aimed to build foundational confidence, develop public speaking skills, enhance auditory memory, and encourage creative expression in a supportive and joyful environment. It served as a celebratory platform for our children to showcase their hard work and unique personalities.

Judging Criteria

Within each classroom, performances were appreciated based on a shared understanding of core skills we aim to develop in our young orators. The focus was on celebrating individual growth and achievement. The following criteria guided the appreciation of each performance:

Memorization: The admirable effort to learn and recall the poem.

Clarity of Speech: Speaking clearly so every word could be enjoyed.

Expression & Emotion: Using one’s voice and face to tell the poem’s story.

Confidence: The bravery to stand up and share in front of peers.

Overall Presentation: The joy and individuality each child brought to their recitation.

The emphasis was on recognizing the incredible effort and courage displayed by every student in the class.

The children cheered for their friends, and the room was filled with laughter and applause. It was particularly moving to see the students encourage their peers, embodying the true spirit of community. The performances ranged from short, rhythmic rhymes in the Nursery classes to more expressive and complex poems in the Senior KG classes, each reflecting the unique personality of the child.

Result of the competition

NURSERY GRACE TODLERS

First Prize: Michelle Chendenro Humtsoe

Second Prize: Aliana Jamir

Third Prize: Aiko Achumi

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CLASS A

Smart Pandas Class

First Prize: Liniu Achumi

Second Prize: Likuvu B Yeptho & Lisenli C Kikon

Third Prize: Sungjemren L & Ghunanu N Shohe

Helping Hands Class

First Prize: Libo Awomi

Second Prize: Lanluithung Humtsoe & Khonzani C Odyuo

Third Prize: Erenbemo Ngullie & Wozara Ngullie

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CLASS B

Learning Bunnies Class

First Prize: Lydia N Phom & Atoki Assumi

Second Prize: Keseng Magh & Shanchothung E Yanthan

Third Prize: Kihoka P Kiho & Niam Sharma

Little Giants Class

First Prize: Jaydon Kamei & Arikum Imchen

Second Prize: Jubika Kiho & Kiviu Swu

Third Prize: Alopeni Sumi & Ninuvi A Awomi 

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The competition was a resounding success, highlighting not just the recitation skills but also the vibrant confidence of our kindergarten students. The event underscored the importance of such activities in holistic child development. It was not merely a contest but a celebration of learning, creativity, and personal growth. The confidence and joy displayed by each child were the true measures of the event’s success. The event beautifully highlighted the strong, supportive community within each class and across the kindergarten department.