QnA | Question and Answers

Lyric Submission

• When is the due date for submitting lyrics?

30 June, 11:59 pm. The competition is now closed.

• How to submit lyrics?

Submit your lyrics at the end of lyrics writing page. Our google forms submission page and technical instructions are there to help, but if you have any further questions please reach out to our QnAs!

• Wouldn't teachers joining lyric writing competition be unfair to students? Especially language teachers?

Teachers, no matter the subject they teach are still considered members of the school. It would be MORE unfair to not include them in the process.

• Will my lyrics be credited if I was chosen as winner?

Yes! We will credit your name at the end of the school song's music video.

Voting

• How does voting work?

80% from public voting (members of the school), 20% from judges . However, the final say goes to the campus principal, Mr Cheli.

• Who are the judges?

There will be 2 groups of judges, with each group holding 10% of the marks: Music composers for melody and producers for overall.

• When does voting begin?

From 8:00am, 19 July 2021 to 11:59pm, 24 July 2021.

• Is voting anonymous?

Yes, both voter and participant. This is to ensure the privacy and integrity of voting.

• Can outsiders (ie parents, friends on social media platforms) vote?

No. Voting is open ONLY to current Real Schools Cheras students, teachers and staff (of year 2021).

• What if I prefer the current school song?

You can still vote for it as we will include the old school song in our voting session. YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

Applications

• Can REAL Cheras International students join the project?

Yes! All members of the school are welcomed to join.

• Can teachers join the departments as directors (or head of department)?

Teachers can join any department of their choice, but the director or head of each department will be chosen fairly between students, teachers or staff depending on their experience and skill level.

• What do members of the school get for joining?

You will receive merit points for the PABC program (students only) and a certificate of participation. In fact, here's an extended list of perks you'll receive by joining our team :)

• Can outsiders join the departments?

Yes! They are most certainly welcomed to join all departments. However, a certificate of appreciation and no other extra rewards will be given.

Music Department

• Is it compulsory that we need to prepare our own instruments? [Instrumentalist]

It's best encouraged to since we might be performing and recording some parts of the music at home depending on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Google Forms

• "You need permission"

If you are getting this error message, please log out of all Google accounts signed into you iPad. Log in with only your school Google account. For outsiders, please write to us here.

• Can I suggest my ideas?

Sure. Share your ideas and thoughts regarding our project here

• When we see the final product?

We estimate it to be done around 25th October 2021. (subjected to change)

• What happens if majority prefers the old school song?

We will respect the decision of the school and not change it. However, the final say goes to the campus principal, Mr Cheli.