WOW Phonics
1,200 children aged 3–7 each year
Sounds, letters, blending and word building through playful, multisensory activities.
At the Expo: about 10 interactive sound stations.
The Open Language Contest and Exhibitions
Unleashing young voices
27 & 28 Nov 2026Contests, workshops & Expo
St. Willibrord High SchoolTulinj Road, Nallasopara (E)
Hurry!Registration closes 10 Nov 2026
580
Shabdrang Contest
participants in 2025 · ages 8–14
2,248
Literary Expo
visitors from Nallasopara & Virar
1,100
WordLeader
books published online in 2025
1,240
Phonics Expo
pre-primary children · ages 3–8
Welcome to Shabdrang
A festival of words, for children and their families
Shabdrang 2026 is no longer only a competition. It is an English, Literacy and Literary Festival with an Expo where you can see how children learn to read, write, publish and reflect.
Last year about 2,500 people came to celebrate language and creative expression with us. This year we are growing, and we would love you to see, join in and celebrate the power of expression.
New this year: students and parents can take part together.
Beyond a competition
Students, parents and visitors expected from 15 to 20 schools, across literary competitions, interactive workshops, creative experiences and performances.
The Expo · open to all
Come see how children read, write & publish
Learning experiences from pre-primary to Grade 10. Parents, teachers, educators and community members are all welcome.
Reading Champions
60 levelled books a year
Daily reading that builds a personal library of about 300 books by Grade 5.
At the Expo: reading and vocabulary games to join in.
Write for Change
600 young authors published online
Children turn ideas into original stories, 8–10 a year and 50–60 by Grade 5.
At the Expo: hands-on story writing workshops.
WordLeader
1,000+ books by 450 young authors
Secondary students develop manuscripts and publish their own individual books.
At the Expo: the student-authored books themselves.
Willcraft
25+ value stories
Storytelling, role-play and reflection on choices, empathy and responsibility.
At the Expo: stories come alive as theatre.
Event categories
Find your child's stage
29 categories from Nursery to Grade 10. Every event can be presented in Hindi or English.
Rules & points
The friendly fine print
- Who can enterSchools (nominations) and independent participants.
- Age groups3–8, 9–13 and 14+ years.
- Entries per schoolMultiple entries allowed unless a category says otherwise.
- Event codesEvery category has a code. This site adds it for you.
- Deadline10 November 2026, here or through school nominations.
- Original workMade by the participant(s). Plagiarism means disqualification.
- Time limitsAs given in each category.
- JudgingJudges' decisions are final and binding.
- ConductKeep decorum and follow the schedule. Misconduct leads to disqualification.
Who can participate?Competitions are open to eligible students and parents from our school community and the wider community, depending on the category. The Expo is open to every parent, teacher, educator and community member.
Registration
Ready to take the stage?
One form per participant. Tick as many categories as you like for the same child.
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