Jotting down a shopping list, writing a birthday card, taking down a phone message, completing a form at the bank; handwriting is part of our daily lives. It is on show to others and may be used to make judgments about us.

In recent years, modern technology has dramatically changed the way we communicate through writing. However, despite the increased use of computers for writing, the skill of handwriting remains important in education, employment and in everyday life.

Handwriting Olympiad has taken place since 2010 to promote good handwriting skills. This year the annual competition happened in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Valentine’s Day 14^th of February.

Arihant Jain from class II of the Junior Study was declared the 2014-2015 state runner-up in Rajasthan. Thanks to practicing hard and advise from the teachers at The Junior Study and parents at home, Arihant did so well at the Olympiad.