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Action Song Competition For Primary Schools
Action Song Competition For Primary Schools
1.0 Aim
The Action Song Competition is held to encourage and increase the use of
English language among the younger pupils.
2.0 Objectives
2.1 To develop confidence and familiarity with the English language among the
younger pupils.
2.2 To develop skills of integrating scripting of music and movement with language.
3.1 Eligibility: This competition is open to Year Three pupils from government-
aided schools only.
3.1.1 Each Action Song team comprises members from the same school.
3.2 Team: Each team should comprise 5 to 15 pupils inclusive of performers and
musicians. Each team should be accompanied by 2 teachers.
3.3.2 The timing of the presentation starts with the first movement or first
word uttered by the singers or any sound effects produced
3.5 Lyrics:
3.5.2 Contestants are not allowed to refer to any notes or texts during
presentation.
3.5.3 Copies of the lyrics must be submitted to the organizers two weeks
prior to the competition.
3.5.4 Lyrics should not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion,
politics, etc.
3.6 Presentation: Creativity is encouraged. Nevertheless, movements should
not exceed and overwhelm the articulation of the song by the
contestants. Miming and prompting is not allowed.
3.8 Costume: Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with the
characters they portray.
3.9 Music:
3.11 Decisions:
3.11.1 A panel of at least 3 or 5 judges will be appointed for all the rounds at
all levels. The competition at the national level will be judged by a panel
of 5 judges, appointed by the Division of Co-curriculum and Arts,
Ministry of Education.
3.11.3 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.
4.0 Prizes:
4.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winning teams.
Note:
The winning teams from the previous year may participate in the current year but
the text and presentation must not be an exact replica.
This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.
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