P.S.S.E.M.R. SCHOOL, TOLAHUNSE, DAVANGERE – 577007
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2026–27

INTER-HOUSE COMPETITION REPORT

Rhymes Singing Competition

Date: 5 September 2026
Category: Kindergarten – Nursery, LKG and UKG
Judge: Ms. Nandini A. M.

Event Report

The Inter-House Rhymes Singing Competition was conducted on 5 September 2026 for the young learners of Nursery, Lower Kindergarten (LKG), and Upper Kindergarten (UKG) at P.S.S.E.M.R. School. The competition was organized to encourage children to develop their language skills, musical abilities, pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence through the joyful activity of reciting and singing rhymes.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing the four houses—Gandhi, Raman, Tagore, and Vinobha. The young participants presented their rhymes with excitement and enthusiasm, demonstrating their ability to remember the words, maintain rhythm, express emotions, and perform confidently before an audience. Their cheerful voices and expressive presentations made the competition enjoyable and engaging.

The competition provided an excellent platform for children to explore their creativity, improve their speaking abilities, and develop an appreciation for music and language. Singing rhymes helps young learners become familiar with new words, sounds, and sentence patterns while strengthening their listening, memory, and pronunciation skills. The activity also encouraged students to overcome stage hesitation and participate confidently in school programmes.

The performances were evaluated by the judge, Ms. Nandini A. M., based on four prescribed criteria, with a maximum of 10 marks. These included Clarity (3 marks), Expression (2 marks), Voice Modulation (3 marks), and Presentation (2 marks). The participants were assessed on the clarity of their words, the emotions conveyed through their performances, their control and variation in voice, and their overall stage presentation.

Results and Achievements

The following students secured the positions recorded in the judgement score sheet.

Upper Kindergarten (UKG)

🥇 First Place: Dhruvi V. Patil – Vinobha House (10 marks)

🥈 Second Place: Samhita Ranage – Raman House (9 marks)

🥉 Third Place: Karunya S. Rathod. – Raman House (8 marks)

Fourth Place: Yadhu Balaji – Vinobha House (7 marks)

Nursery

🥇 First Place: Akshara – Gandhi House (10 marks)

🥈 Second Place: Manonga – Vinobha House (9 marks)

🥉 Third Place: Nidhi – Raman House (8 marks)

Fourth Place: Vibha Shree – Tagore House (7 marks)

Lower Kindergarten (LKG)

🥇 First Place: Gnanav – Vinobha House (10 marks)

🥈 Second Place: Mahira – Vinobha House (9 marks)

🥉 Third Place: Shanyaa – Tagore House (8 marks)

Fourth Place: Poorna Chandra – Tagore House (7 marks)

Educational Significance

The Rhymes Singing Competition played a valuable role in the holistic development of young learners. Rhymes are an effective educational tool that helps children develop vocabulary, pronunciation, listening comprehension, memory, and speech fluency. The combination of words, rhythm, and melody makes learning enjoyable and helps children remember language patterns more easily.

Participation in such activities also strengthens self-confidence, emotional expression, concentration, and stage presence. Children learn to communicate more effectively, express themselves creatively, and appreciate the performances of their peers. Furthermore, inter-house competitions promote teamwork, healthy competition, discipline, and a sense of belonging among students.

Conclusion

The Inter-House Rhymes Singing Competition was a joyful and enriching experience for the students of Nursery, LKG, and UKG. The enthusiastic participation and expressive performances of the young learners made the event lively and memorable. The competition provided an opportunity for children to showcase their singing abilities while developing essential language, musical, and communication skills.

The event successfully encouraged creativity, confidence, and a love for language-based activities among the students. It also highlighted the importance of integrating music and rhymes into early childhood education to make learning interactive, enjoyable, and meaningful. The programme concluded on a positive note, with appreciation for all participants and their efforts.