On 3rd May 2025, Grace Academy School, Dimapur organized an Essay Writing Competition for students from Classes 5 to 9. The aim of the competition was to encourage young learners to express their thoughts through writing, cultivate their creativity, and strengthen their command of the English language. The competition created an engaging platform for students to reflect on meaningful topics and communicate their perspectives confidently.
Each class was given a choice of topics tailored to their grade level, allowing students to select one that resonated with their interests and understanding. The topics assigned to each class were as follows:
Class 5A:
- Who is a Hero to You?
- Doing the Right Things When Nobody is Watching
Classes 5B and 6A:
- The Benefits of Reading
- If I Were the Prime Minister for a Day
- Be a Buddy, Not a Bully
Class 6B:
- If I Were the Prime Minister for a Day
- Advantages of Reading.
Class 7:
- My City, My Rules
- Invisible People
Class 8:
- My City, My Rules
- Invisible People
- If I Could Spend a Day with a Great Leader
Class 9:
- Persuasive/Argumentative Essay Topic- Should Students Be Allowed to Use Phones in School?
- Expository Essay: How Social Media Affects Teenagers
- Narrative Essay: A Memory I Will Always Treasure
- Descriptive Essay: A Day’s Trip to Kaziranga National Park
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who put in thoughtful effort to articulate their ideas. Entries were judged based on content relevance, creativity, clarity of thought, grammar, structure, and originality. After careful evaluation, the top three performers from each class were recognized.
Winners List:
Class 5A
- 1st Position: Meshenhi Seb – Green House
- 2nd Position: Abigail D Sangma – Blue House
- 3rd Position: Punazulu Imsong – Green House
Class 5B
- 1st Position: Azalimi P Achumi – Yellow House
- 2nd Position: Onokali Sumi – Green House
- 3rd Position: Eva Gurung – Red House
Class 6A
- 1st Position: Joycy Silthou – Red House
- 2nd Position: Wadangkokba Ketholetu Yaden – Red House
- 3rd Position: Annie Lepcha Chetri – Green House
Class 6B
- 1st Position: Suhemlong Gonmei – Green House
- 2nd Position: Lanutula Jamir – Green House
- 3rd Position: Senlio Marg Kikon – Blue House
Class 7
- 1st Position: Lanunungsang Imsong – Blue House
- 2nd Position: Kellika Zhimo – Green House
- 3rd Position: Fiza Praveen – Yellow House
Class 8
- 1st Position: Ichchha Regmi – Blue House
- 2nd Position: Soben Thong Seb – Green House
- 3rd Position: Ighika R. Aye – Red House
Class 9
- 1st Position: Otis Semy – Red House
- 2nd Position: Illivi Zhimo – Red House
- 3rd Position: Linoka Zhimomi – Yellow House
Conclusion:
The Essay Writing Competition was a resounding success, highlighting the creative flair and analytical abilities of the students. It served not only as a literary exercise but also as a means for young minds to express their values, opinions, and dreams. Grace Academy School congratulates all the winners and commends each participant for their sincere efforts. Events like these continue to build confident, thoughtful, and articulate individuals—an essential part of holistic education.
