CTTE College Celebrates National Library Week and Children’s Day 2025 with Inter-School Competitions

Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women (CTTE), Perambur, Chennai, is conducting the Inter-School Competitions 2025, organised jointly by the CTTE Library and the CTTE Alumnae as part of the National Library Week and Children’s Day Celebrations. The event will be held on 28 November 2025 at the CTTE College campus.

The Inter-School Competitions aim to foster intellectual curiosity, creativity, communication, and civic awareness among students of Classes IX–XII from various schools across Chennai. By offering a platform that combines academic engagement with creative exploration, the event seeks to nurture responsible citizenship and holistic development among young learners.

The organisers say that the initiative reflects the institution’s commitment to value-based education and youth empowerment through intellectual dialogue and cultural participation. It is expected that such activities encourage students to think beyond textbooks and become reflective individuals capable of contributing meaningfully to society.

The competitions will cover a diverse range of activities designed to develop 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. The events include:

• Oratorical Competition – “Mind Matters” on the topic “Discipline – Boon or Bane?”
• Essay Writing – “Pen of the Young Mind” on “Reading or Movies – Which Is Healthier for the Mind?”
• Essay / Reflective Writing – “Bridging Generations” on “Geriatric – The Generation Gap Between Children and Grandparents”
• Group Discussion – “Impact of Social Media on School Children”
• Poster Writing – “Green Chennai, Clean Tomorrow” on “Disposal of Garbage in Future Chennai”

Each event is thoughtfully designed to encourage critical reflection on issues of personal growth, social responsibility, and cultural transformation, helping students express themselves with confidence and creativity.

Registration for the competitions is open until 21 November 2025 through the link: https://bit.ly/4nUrqFj . Participants are required to report at 8:30 a.m. on the event day, with registration closing at 9:00 a.m. All participants are expected to attend in their school uniform and carry their school identity card or bonafide certificate. Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

For further details, contact:
Dr. Sumuki Padmanabhan, Head Librarian (📞 99625 59107)
📧 marylandlibrary@cttewc.edu.in

Through this celebration of knowledge, creativity, and responsible citizenship, CTTE College continues to uphold its mission of empowering young minds to engage critically, express creatively, and contribute constructively to society.