CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION
English Language and Literature Carnival 2024
Last updated: 27/6/2024. Submission deadline extended.
Updated: 19/6/2024. Number of pupils required to form a team changed.
CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
INTRODUCTION
The Choral Speaking competition aims to encourage and increase the use of English among pupils or students. It builds confidence in pupils or students to memorise, speak, render and express themselves in English.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to all primary school pupils (Private, Public & International) from Years 4 to 6 only.
Each Choral Speaking team comprises members from the same school.
DURATION OF PRESENTATION
Record a video of your performance. Each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted thereafter.
TEAM
Each team should comprise 15 to 30 pupils or students. A conductor should be appointed amongst these pupils or students.
Each team should be accompanied by a teacher-in-charge if they are selected to perform in the final round of the competition.
TEXT
Selection of texts may be in the form of poetry or short prose.
Texts should preferably be original and authentic.
Adapted texts including those from previous years should be acknowledged by citing the source.
Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed materials during the presentation.
Materials presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as race, religion, stereotyping, politics etc.
Copies of choral speaking texts must be submitted to the organisers with the recording.
ATTIRE
All participants should be in school uniform when competing.
The conductor may use gloves.
EXCLUSIONS
There should be no inclusion of music, drama, costume, props or artificial sound effects.
Any inclusion of singing, skit or physical movement should enhance and not dominate the presentation.
STAGE ARRANGEMENT
The arrangement of the teams on the stage will be in fixed 3-tiered rows.
JUDGING
Points will be awarded according to subject matter, articulation, expression, rhythm & timing, sound effects, general demeanour.
Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear majority vote.
The decision of the judges is final.
Individual team marks will not be disclosed.
VIDEO LINK SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
For the preliminary round, each team should record their performance, upload the video to YouTube to obtain a link and submit the link of the recording via the entry form below. Please provide a link to a copy of the script in the comment box.
FINALISTS
Six finalists will be selected from the entries. The six finalists will participate in the final IN-PERSON round of competition to select the three winners.
Finalists will be informed by Friday 19 July 2024 via the website.
The final round of competition will be held at:
Date: Thursday, 25 July 2024
Time: 2.30 p.m.
Venue: Dewan Averroes, IPGKBA Campus
NOTE: The organiser shall not bear the cost of accommodation or transportation or any expenses for this purpose. Participants are responsible for all logistics and accommodation arrangements. All expenses are non-reimbursable.
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
All participants will receive an e-certificate of participation to be sent to the email address indicated in the competition entry form.
PRIZES
Medals and e-certificates of achievement will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners when the competition ends on Thursday, 25 July 2024.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Submit your competition entry forms by 4.30 p.m., 10 July 2024.
COMPETITION ENTRY FORM (submission of video link)
ENQUIRIES FORM LINK
https://bit.ly/EnquiriesELite2024
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