The 12th IJCC – Onam Inter-School drawing and painting contest and children’s painting exhibition organised by the Infant Jesus Catholic Centre (IJCC) will be held on Aug. 31 at the Infant Jesus Cathedral in Hinkal.  Msgr. Thomas Thennattil Augusthy, Vicar General, Diocese of Mandya, will inaugurate the contest at 2.30 pm. A.R. Joseph, President, IJCC, will preside. Fr. Amal Edathil CMI, Assistant Director, IJCC, will inaugurate the children’s painting exhibition. The competition will be held in four different categories: LKG, UKG & Standard-1 (Category-1), Standard 2-4 (Category-2), Standard 5-7 (Category-3) and Standard 8-10 (category-4).

The topic for competition will be given on the spot. Winners of each category will be awarded cash prizes, trophies and merit certificates. There will be six consolation prizes each in each category.  The prizes will be distributed during Onam celebrations on Sept.7 (Sunday) at the Infant Jesus Cathedral premises. Those who wish to participate in the competition may register their names through their respective school authorities before Aug. 26. For details Mob:  98450-55462 or 81059-50870 or 99000-43355, according to Joy Chittilappilly and Saju Puthussery,  the Conveners.