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Invitation for Students Participation in Inter-School V-Log Contest
Dear Principal,
iRoots College is pleased to invite your esteemed institution to participate in the Inter-School V-Log and Short Video Contest, scheduled for 29 November 2025. This dual-format competition is designed to promote creativity, character building, and social awareness among students, offering them a dynamic platform to express their ideas through digital storytelling and visual impact. Please acknowledge important dates below:
| SNo | Event | Date & Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadline of Registration | 12-10-2025, 11:55 PM | Registration will be done via the provided QR code. |
| 2 | Training Session | 18-10-2025, 10:00-12:00 AM | The training session will be held at Wisdom Square Auditorium, iRoots College. Open only to registered participants free of cost. |
| 3 | Submission Deadline | 15-11-2025, 11:55 PM | Submissions must be communicated via WhatsApp or email. |
| 4 | Prize Distribution Ceremony | 29-11-2025, 10:00-12:00 AM | Award winning videos and Vlogs will be shown to the audience before the award distribution ceremony. |
Participation Categories
Schools may choose to participate in either or both of the following categories:
1. V-Log Competition
- Eligibility: Students of Grade VIII, X (Matric) or O Levels
- Duration: 2–4 minutes
- Team Size: Individual or up to 4 students per V-Log (roles may include research, scripting, presentation, videography, editing, graphics, etc.)
- Submission Deadline: 15 November 2025
- Submission Mode: Email at info@irootscollege.com or WhatsApp at 03331006617.
- Topics: Students may select from the suggested list (attached below).
2. Short Video Competition
- Eligibility: Students of Grade VIII to X (Matric) or O Levels
- Duration: 90–120 seconds
- Team Size: Individual or up to 4 students
- Format: Narrative, informative, or creative shorts (dialogue optional; visual storytelling encouraged)
- Topics: Students may select from the suggested list (attached below).
- Submission Deadline: 15 November 2025
- Submission Mode: Same as above
Registration: A participant/team can participate in ONE category only. Registration can be done through the given QR Code.
Topics: Students may choose from the suggested list (enclosed).
Evaluation & Recognition:
- Shields for Top 3 entries in each category
- Certificates for all participants
- Winning entries will be featured on Shaoor Media Channel
Please note that while iRoots College students will also submit entries for learning purposes, they will not contest for the awards to ensure fairness.
We look forward to your school’s active participation in this exciting initiative, which will not only enhance students’ creativity and digital literacy but also inspire them to reflect on meaningful themes relevant to their personal and academic lives.
For any queries, please feel free to contact us at info@irootscollege.com or Cell # 03331006617. Sir Wajid Hussain will be the point of contact for coordination. His Cell # is 03452295824.
With warm regards.
Cdr Retd Tanveer Ahmad, TI(M)
Principal iRoots College
Enclosures:
- List of Topics
- Assessment Rubric
Suggested Topics
Participants may choose one topic from the following categories for their V-Log (2–4 minutes) and one topic for the Short Video (90-120 seconds).
A. Character Building & Personal Growth:
- The Importance of Discipline in a Student Life
- Manners and Etiquettes: A student’s true strength
- Staying Focused in a World of Distractions
- True Knowledge vs. Information: What should we seek?
- The Role of Religion in shaping a Good Character
- Duty to God: How Faith guides my daily actions?
- The Aim of Life – My Vision for the Future
B. Gaza of Palestine:
- What do Palestinian children dream of becoming in the future?
- What role can Students and Young people play in supporting Gaza?
C. School Life & Experiences:
- How Co-curricular activities shape our Personality?
- Balancing Studies and Fun at School.
D. Study Skills & Exam Preparation:
- Smart Study vs. Hard Study – Which Works Best?
- How I Prepare for Exams without Stress?
- Top 5 Study Tips for Success in Board Exams.
- Why Group Study can be Effective (and When It’s Not)?
- The Importance of Setting Daily Study Goals.
E. Social Issues & Solutions:
- Respect for Teachers and Parents – A diminishing value?
- Social Media: tool for Growth or Distraction?
- Bullying in Schools – How can we stop it?
- Social Responsibility: What students can do today?
- Time Management: The solution to Student Stress
- Building a reading habit to defeat Ignorance
V-Log Competition Judging Rubric
Total Marks: 100
| S No | Category | Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Content & Relevance | Clarity of topic, relevance to theme (character, social issue, college life, study/exam tips), accuracy of information | 20 |
| 2. | Structure & Sequencing | Logical flow: Opening → Body → Conclusion; message easy to follow | 15 |
| 3. | Creativity & Originality | Unique perspective, engaging storytelling, innovative presentation style | 15 |
| 4. | Communication & Delivery | Confidence, clarity of speech, fluency, appropriate tone and body language | 20 |
| 5. | Technical Quality | Video framing, lighting, audio clarity, smooth editing (basic but neat) | 10 |
| 6. | Impact & Message | Strength of message, solution-oriented approach (esp. for social issues), inspiration for audience | 15 |
| 7. | Time Management | Within 2–4 minutes; concise but complete | 5 |
Scoring Levels (per criterion):
- Excellent (95% and above): Clear, strong, inspiring, well-produced.
- Good (75%-89%): Relevant, mostly clear, minor weaknesses.
- Average (60%-74%): minor irrelevancy, complete message, minor delivery mistakes.
- Fair (50%-59%): Some relevance, message incomplete, weak delivery.
- Needs Improvement (49% and below): Off-topic, unclear, poorly executed.
Recognition:
- Awards: Shields for the Top Three V-Logs
- Certificates: For all participants
- Winning Entries: will be featured on Shaoor Media Channel
Short Video Competition Judging Rubric
Total Marks: 100
| S No | Category | Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theme & Relevance | Clarity of message, alignment with theme, focus on a positive social impact | 20 |
| 2 | Visual Storytelling | Strong narrative told visually, minimal or no dependence on dialogue | 15 |
| 3 | Creativity & Originality | Unique idea, fresh perspective, innovative use of visuals and transitions | 15 |
| 4 | Emotional/Inspirational Appeal | Evokes empathy, motivation, or thought-provoking emotion | 20 |
| 5 | Technical Quality | Cinematography, editing, sound, lighting, effects used purposefully and neatly | 15 |
| 6 | Time Management | Within 60–90 seconds; complete yet concise | 5 |
| 7 | Overall Impact | Lasting impression; clear takeaway or call to action | 10 |
Scoring Levels (per criterion):
- Excellent (95% and above): Clear, strong, inspiring, well-produced.
- Good (75%-89%): Relevant, mostly clear, minor weaknesses.
- Average (60%-74%): Minor irrelevancy, complete message, minor delivery mistakes
- Fair (50%-59%): Some relevance, message incomplete, weak delivery.
- Needs Improvement (49% and below): Off-topic, unclear, poorly executed.
Recognition:
- Awards: Shields for the Top Three Short Videos
- Certificates: For all participants
- Winning Entries: Will be featured on Shaoor Media Channel
