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This is a High School tournament in New Jersey .
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Manager contact information
Raymond Shay Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 6107160344
Mailing address
Box #337 203 Main Street Flemington, NJ 08822
Students who are interested in joining the festival need to submit your application via the Online Enrolment System and sign the e-parent’s notice issued on the e-class platform. Please read the following procedures for enrolment carefully.
Complete the online application below before 23:00 on 1 3 th September ( Tues day) .
When enrolling in Solo Verse Speaking, students should enter the class code provided by the teacher (as shown below) . O therwise, no coach will be arranged.
An e-parent’s notice will be issued to the students who have successfully submitted their online application. This notice should be signed on or before 16th September ( Friday ) .
The competition entry fee will be deducted from the student’s prepayment Account. If the competition fee exceeds $300, students need to pay the entry fee by cheque to Ms. Hazel To before 2pm on the 16th of September.
Late reply of e-notice or submission of competition fee will not be accepted and the school reserves the right to remove your name from the online application system without further notice.
Entry fees for each category are as follows:
Solo Verse: $150
Solo Prose Speaking: $145
Solo Prose Reading: $145
Dramatic Duologues: $275 (split between two people)
Students must read all the guidelines before the application: https://hksmsa.org.hk/download/OES_User_Guide_Competitor_Portal_eng.pdf
Audio Recordings:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lHxMqc0S42fiDYp9KNLVVHH9eQfSYgkJ?usp=sharing
S1: U37 (Girls) / U62 (Boys)
S2: U40 (Girls)/ U63 (Boys)
S3: U42 (Girls)/ U66 (Boys)
S4: U44 (Girls)/ U67 (Boys)
S5: U48 (Girls) / U69 (Boys)
S6: U49 (Girls)/ U70 (Boys)
Classes selected for News Feature Presentation:
S 3 -4: TBD
S 5 -6: TBD
Classes selected for Prose Reading:
Rewards of participatin g in the Speech Festival :
1 0 marks towards Other English Experience (OEE)
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2023-08-21 | Enrolment Link for Universities/ Post-secondary Students (Chinese Speech) (Ended) |
2023-10-03 | Own Choice Form Submission (Ended) |
2023-11-01 | Festival Timetable |
2023-11-07 | On-line Video Submission Form (VSM)(Ended) |
2023-11-07 | Video Submission Record Enquiry for Competitors (VSM) (Ended) |
2023-11-07 | Technical Support Centre Registration (VSM) (Ended) |
2023-09-13 | Chinese Speech Workshops for Teachers (2023) (Chinese Version Only) |
2023-09-26 | Download Own Choice Form (OC Form) |
2023-11-01 | Competitors’ List (Group Classes) |
2023-11-01 | Body Temperature Declaration Form |
2024-01-19 | Prize-Winners’ Recitals: Ticket Registration |
Venue sponsor dalton school hong kong, application closed, event categories, nursery rhyme.
The piece performed must be memorised and recited in spoken format, without melody. No props are allowed.
Ages 4 - 10 years, ages 5 - 12 years, reading aloud.
The piece performed must be read aloud from the text which should be held in the hand and referred to, not memorised. No props are allowed.
Public speaking.
Each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes. An easel will be available if the speaker wishes to use a presentation board but this is not compulsory. Cue cards are allowed and optional.
Find your event, the event age is the age your child will be on 11 june 2024.
Please note that your child's event age and current age may not be the same
The Bad Beginning
Mary Had a Little Lamb
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Lion and the Unicorn
The Secret Garden
The Dragon in the Cellar
Henny Penny
The Sun and the Wind
Eletelephony
Dalton school, 10 hoi fai rd, tai kok tsui, hong kong.
Competition schedule will be announced via email
(email sent from [email protected] ) in April 2024.
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Please read the Rules and Regulations carefully before enrolment to the Speech Festival.
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solo verse speaking | N1 | Open | Ages 5 & 6 | Boys and Girls | Snap! Crack! by Richard Caley (* Video Submission ) | Dinosaur Poems – Compiled by Paul Cookson, page 31 |
solo verse speaking | N2 | Open | Age 7 | Boys and Girls | Poor Little Thing by Clive Webster (* Video Submission ) | Dinosaur Poems – Compiled by Paul Cookson, page 47 |
solo verse speaking | N3 | Open | Age 8 | Boys and Girls | The Stars at Night by Jane and Ann Taylor | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 109 |
solo verse speaking | N4 | Open | Age 9 | Boys and Girls | Hatch Me a Riddle by John Agard | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 18 |
solo verse speaking | N5 | Open | Age 10 | Boys and Girls | Books Have Helped Me by Joseph Coelho | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 44 |
solo verse speaking | N6 | Open | Age 11 | Boys and Girls | Littlemouse by Richard Edwards | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 14 |
solo verse speaking | N7 | Open | Age 12 | Boys and Girls | Just Fancy That by Max Fatchen | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 148-149 |
solo verse speaking | N8 | Open | Age 13 | Boys and Girls | Prince Kano by Edward Lowbury | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 64 |
solo verse speaking | N9 | Open | Age 14 | Boys and Girls | The Dark by James Carter | The Works 3 – Chosen by Paul Cookson, page 223 |
solo verse speaking | N10 | Open | Age 15 | Boys and Girls | Parrot by Alan Brownjohn | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 103 |
solo verse speaking | N11 | Open | Age 16 | Boys and Girls | October by Edward Thomas | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 116 |
solo verse speaking | N12 | Open | Age 17 | Boys and Girls | Snow in the Suburbs by Thomas Hardy | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 351 |
Sonnet | N13 | Open | Age 14 and over | Boys and Girls | An Old Song Re-Sung by John Masefield | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 296 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 20 | Non-Open | P1&2 | Girls | I Had a Little Cat by Charles Causley | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 86 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 21 | Non-Open | P1&2 | Girls | All Day Saturday by Charles Causley | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 88 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 22 | Non-Open | P1&2 | Girls | The Squirrel - Anonymous | The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes – Illustrated by Raymond Briggs, page 105 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 23 | Non-Open | P3 | Girls | Jellyfish Pie by Roger McGough | Roger McGough 80 Poems by Roger McGough, page 31 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 24 | Non-Open | P3 | Girls | The Hair Fairy by Roger McGough | Roger McGough 80 Poems by Roger McGough, page 22 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 25 | Non-Open | P3 | Girls | I Like to Stay Up by Grace Nichols | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 10 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 26 | Non-Open | P4 | Girls | The Old Woman and the Sandwiches by Libby Houston | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 52 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 27 | Non-Open | P4 | Girls | Best Friends by Adrian Henri | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 98 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 28 | Non-Open | P4 | Girls | The Singing Time by Leonard Clark | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 224 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 29 | Non-Open | P5 | Girls | Good Company by Leonard Clark | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 227 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 30 | Non-Open | P5 | Girls | The Microbe by Hilaire Belloc | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 325 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 31 | Non-Open | P5 | Girls | Politeness by Harry Graham | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 306 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 32 | Non-Open | P6 | Girls | The Last Word of a Bluebird by Robert Frost | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 308 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 33 | Non-Open | P6 | Girls | At Nine of the Night I Opened My Door by Charles Causley | 101 Poems for Children – Chosen by Carol Ann Duffy, pages 109-110 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 34 | Non-Open | P6 | Girls | Take a Poem by James Carter | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, pages 135-136 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 35 | Non-Open | S1 | Girls | Old David Smail by Robert Service | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 304-305 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 36 | Non-Open | S1 | Girls | Thanks Mum by Martin Glynn | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, pages 445-446 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 37 | Non-Open | S1 | Girls | The Sounds in the Evening by Eleanor Farjeon | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 283-284 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 38 | Non-Open | S2 | Girls | The Mouse by Laura E. Richards | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 346-347 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 39 | Non-Open | S2 | Girls | The Hairy Toe - Traditional | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, pages 120-121 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 40 | Non-Open | S2 | Girls | Little Abigail and the Beautiful Pony by Shel Silverstein | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, pages 102-103 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 41 | Non-Open | S3 | Girls | Tabby by Grace Nichols | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 306 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 42 | Non-Open | S3 | Girls | Giants by Lydia Pender | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 220 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 43 | Non-Open | S3 | Girls | from The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 18 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 44 | Non-Open | S4 | Girls | Never Since Eden (Verses 1 to Verses 5 only) by Raymond Wilson | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 128 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 45 | Non-Open | S4 | Girls | The Tiger by William Blake | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 17 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 46 | Non-Open | S4 | Girls | The Giantess by Carol Ann Duffy | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, pages 282-283 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 47 | Non-Open | S5 | Girls | A Rabbit Reveals My Room by Nancy Willard | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 86 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 48 | Non-Open | S5 | Girls | Song of the Worms by Margaret Atwood | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 12 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 49 | Non-Open | S6 | Girls | Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, pages 10-11 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 50 | Non-Open | S6 | Girls | The Rabbit’s Advice by Elizabeth Jennings | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 126 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 51 | Non-Open | P1&2 | Boys | Talking to the Wall by John Foster | The Poetry Chest by John Foster, page 33 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 52 | Non-Open | P1&2 | Boys | My Dog, Spot by Rodney Bennett | Read Me 1 – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, pages 321-322 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 53 | Non-Open | P3 | Boys | I Love My Darling Tractor by Charles Causley | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 84 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 54 | Non-Open | P3 | Boys | Midnight by Jan Dean | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 68 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 55 | Non-Open | P4 | Boys | Billy by Michael Dugan | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 20 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 56 | Non-Open | P4 | Boys | Learning by Heart by Sue Hardy-Dawson | The Big Amazing Poetry Book – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, page 30 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 57 | Non-Open | P5 | Boys | I Know Someone Who Can by Michael Rosen | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 24-25 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 58 | Non-Open | P5 | Boys | I’m the Youngest in Our House by Michael Rosen | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 26-27 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 59 | Non-Open | P6 | Boys | The Mystery Space Beasts by Wes Magee | The Works Key Stage 1 – Chosen by Pie Corbett, pages 117-118 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 60 | Non-Open | P6 | Boys | I Think My Teacher is a Cowboy by John Coldwell | 100 Best Poems for Children – Edited by Roger McGough, page 23 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 61 | Non-Open | S1 | Boys | Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe | 100 Great Poems for Boys – Edited by Leslie Pockell, pages 57-58 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 62 | Non-Open | S1 | Boys | An old plot of land by Clive Webster | The Works 5 – Chosen by Paul Cookson, pages 313-314 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 63 | Non-Open | S2 | Boys | Timothy Winters by Charles Causley | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 162-163 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 64 | Non-Open | S2 | Boys | Lines and Squares by A. A. Milne | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, page 273 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 65 | Non-Open | S3 | Boys | The Bully Asleep by John Walsh | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 194-195 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 66 | Non-Open | S3 | Boys | Sorry Sorry Sorry by James Carter | Read Me and Laugh – Chosen by Gaby Morgan, pages 380-381 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 67 | Non-Open | S4 | Boys | The Blind Boxer by W. H. Davies | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 320-321 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 68 | Non-Open | S4 | Boys | The Fiddler of Dooney by William Butler Yeats | 100 Great Poems for Boys – Edited by Leslie Pockell, page 67 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 69 | Non-Open | S5 | Boys | The Thousandth Man by Rudyard Kipling | 100 Great Poems for Boys – Edited by Leslie Pockell, pages 151-152 |
solo verse speaking | U/E/K/Y 70 | Non-Open | S6 | Boys | These I Have Loved… by Rupert Brooke | The Puffin Book of Modern Children’s Verse – Edited by Brian Patten, pages 267-268 |
Solo Prose Speaking | N139 | Open | Age 5-6 | Boys & Girls | Humphrey's Tiny Tales 3: My Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure! by Betty G. Birney (* Video Submission Mode ) | Chapter 2, Boys and Noise, pages 24-27 Faber and Faber |
From: I ran and ran inside my hamster ball… | To: …in my cage on the table. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N140 | Open | Age 7-8 | Boys & Girls | Mr Dog and the Seal Deal by Ben Fogle (* Video Submission Mode ) | Chapter 3, A Cry For Help, pages 24-25 Harper Collins |
From: Mr Dog wandered through the woodland that… | To: …west was best, and off he went. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N141 | Open | Age 9 | Boys & Girls | Esio Trot by Roald Dahl | Pages 6-7 Puffin |
From: Alfie had been with Mrs Silver for years… | To: …OH, HOW I HAVE MISSED YOU!’ | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N142 | Open | Age 10 | Boys & Girls | Paddington Abroad by Michael Bond | Chapter 3, Trouble At The Airport, pages 41-43 Harper Collins |
From: Excitement mounted in the Browns’ house… | To: …rescued from the dustbin some days before. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N143 | Open | Age 11 | Boys & Girls | The Giant’s Necklace by Michael Morpurgo | Pages 22-24 Walker Books ISBN 9781406373493 |
From: In the end the heat proved too much for her mother… | To: …on her jersey and jeans. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N144 | Open | Age 12 | Boys & Girls | Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi | Chapter 16, pages 83-85 Puffin |
From: While poor Pinocchio, hung on a branch of… | To: …to put his tail in when it was raining. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N145 | Open | Age 13 | Boys & Girls | Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill, Chapter 1, pages 81-82 | BC Books ISBN 9781780277417 |
From: This is the story of a girl called… | To: …but that is how it seems. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N146 | Open | Age 14 | Boys & Girls | Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl | Chapter “Homesickness”, pages 109-110 Puffin |
From: Miss Root’s voice had… | To: …array of dental tools. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N147 | Open | Age 15 | Boys & Girls | Going Solo by Roald Dahle | Chapter “The Green Mamba”, pages 41-42 Puffin ISBN 9780141365558 |
From: Oh, those snakes! How I hated them!… | To: …He didn't even raise his voice. | |||||
Solo Prose Speaking | N148 | Open | Age 16 and over | Boys & Girls | Old Filth by Jane Gardam | Chapter “The Donheads”, pages 5-6 Abacus ISBN 9780349139494 |
From: He was spectacularly clean… | To: …how to treat servants and they stayed for years. |
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The Hong Kong Speech Festival (English speech) is upon us again and that means a lot of students are preparing for their solo verses. As usual, the poems require the students to immerse themselves in the poet’s words and showcase their ability to convey emotions in order to score high marks. And as always, this is the most difficult part for any participant in these competitions. Students will definitely need speech festival training and practice
Most schools will provide some basic guidance on what students need to do. Teachers will probably go over procedures, the format and provide simple training. Unfortunately, teachers usually can’t help each individual student and that’s why parents often look for speech festival training help on their own. Here we’ll talk about a few tips to help your children improve.
These tips should help students who are preparing for their poems by giving them more focus on what they need to improve on. In most cases, students need to work on all of the focus points above so it truly is a lot of work. There are a few resources online, but a lot of useful ones can be found on youtube . Just type in the name of the poem on the list and you’ll be able to hear and get some analysis on the poems.
We’re also here to help students. Please contact us if you want specialized Speech Festival Training and Practice from one of our qualified tutors. Good luck and practice hard!
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Dive into the world of the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, an annual event that fosters public speaking skills among students. Explore the history, significance, preparation strategies, and more in this detailed guide.
The Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is more than just a competition; it's a celebration of language, expression, and confidence. This annual event has become a cornerstone in the educational landscape of Hong Kong, providing students with a platform to showcase their public speaking skills. But what makes this festival so special? Let's delve into the details.
The Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival has a rich history dating back to 1949. Organized by the Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Association, it has grown to include over 50,000 participants from more than 500 schools. The festival aims to promote the study and practice of music and speech arts in Hong Kong's educational institutions.
Participation in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is not merely about winning a trophy. It's about personal growth, development, and the joy of expressing oneself. The festival:
Enhances Communication Skills : Students learn to articulate thoughts clearly and persuasively.
Builds Confidence : Standing on stage and speaking to an audience boosts self-esteem.
Fosters Teamwork : Many events require collaboration, teaching students the value of working together.
The Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival includes various categories, such as:
Solo Verse Speaking : Individual students recite a poem.
Choral Speaking : Groups perform a piece in unison.
Public Speaking : Participants deliver speeches on specific topics.
The festival is open to all schools in Hong Kong, including primary, secondary, and special schools. Participants must adhere to specific rules and guidelines, ensuring a fair and enriching experience for all.
Success in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival requires meticulous preparation. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Choose the Right Category : Understand the various categories and select the one that suits your skills and interests.
Select the Piece : Choose a piece that resonates with you and fits the competition's requirements.
Practice, Practice, Practice : Regular practice is key to perfection. Work on pronunciation, intonation, and expression.
Seek Feedback : Engage teachers, parents, or peers to provide constructive feedback.
Stay Informed : Keep abreast of the festival's rules, schedules, and updates.
Winning at the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is no small feat. Here are some proven tips and techniques:
Understand Your Material : Know the meaning and emotion behind the words.
Use Body Language : Your gestures and facial expressions add depth to your performance.
Stay Calm and Composed : Nervousness is natural, but practice and preparation can help you stay in control.
The festival's judges are experienced professionals who evaluate performances based on:
Pronunciation and Articulation : Clarity and correctness of speech.
Expression and Interpretation : How well the participant conveys the emotions and meanings.
Stage Presence : Confidence, poise, and engagement with the audience.
Many renowned personalities in Hong Kong began their journey at the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. Their success stories inspire and motivate aspiring participants.
Schools play a pivotal role in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. They provide:
Guidance and Training : Teachers coach students, helping them hone their skills.
Resources and Support : Schools offer practice spaces, materials, and encouragement.
Opportunities for Participation : By enrolling students in the festival, schools open doors to unique experiences.
Parents are the unsung heroes of the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. Their support and encouragement fuel their children's success. They can assist by:
Encouraging Regular Practice : Setting a routine for practice at home.
Providing Constructive Feedback : Offering insights and suggestions for improvement.
Being a Pillar of Support : Encouraging and motivating, regardless of the outcome.
Participation in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival has lasting impacts on personal development, including:
Enhanced Social Skills : Interaction with peers and judges builds social competence.
Emotional Growth : Handling success and failure with grace leads to emotional maturity.
Creative Expression : The festival nurtures creativity and artistic expression.
The skills acquired through the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival extend beyond the stage. They contribute to academic success by improving:
Reading and Writing Skills : Working with texts enhances literacy.
Critical Thinking : Analyzing and interpreting pieces fosters critical thinking.
Overall Academic Performance : The discipline and focus translate to better grades.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, but the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival adapted with virtual competitions, ensuring that the spirit of the festival lived on.
Technology plays a growing role in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. From online registration to virtual coaching, technology is reshaping the festival experience.
The future of the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is bright. With continued support from schools, parents, and the community, the festival promises to remain a cherished tradition, nurturing the next generation of confident and articulate speakers.
What is the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival?
It's an annual event that promotes the study and practice of speech arts in Hong Kong's schools.
Who can participate in the festival?
All schools in Hong Kong, including primary, secondary, and special schools, can participate.
How can I prepare for the festival?
Preparation involves selecting the right category, practicing regularly, seeking feedback, and staying informed about the festival's rules and schedules.
What are the judging criteria?
Participants are judged on pronunciation, expression, and stage presence.
Can I participate in multiple categories?
Yes, participants can enter multiple categories, but they must adhere to specific guidelines.
How has the festival adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic?
The festival has embraced virtual competitions, allowing participants to compete online.
The Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is more than a competition; it's a journey of self-discovery, growth, and excellence. Whether you're a participant, parent, teacher, or simply an admirer of the spoken word, the festival offers something unique and enriching. As we look to the future, the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival continues to be a beacon of creativity, confidence, and community in Hong Kong's educational landscape.
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Class Description of the online Syllabus (note is added for VSM classes). There are total 7 classes to be held in "Video Submission Mode" in English Speech Festival: N1 - Solo Verse Speaking, Open, Ages 5 and 6, Boys and Girls. N2 - Solo Verse Speaking, Open, Ages 7, Boys and Girls.
You are only required to present your prepared speech in the video. The Question and Answer session will not be held for these classes under the "Video Submission Mode". 15. Can I use hand props and settings for Drama Classes of English Speech (Classes N212-213/ N216-218/N223-225)? New!
Date: 24 June 2024, Monday. Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Recital Theatre, China Congregational Church (6/F, Congregation House, 119 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong) Ticket: Free Admission. Ticket Obtainment: A self-addressed stamped envelope should reach the Association by 17 June 2024; please indicate "GMA Recital" and the number of ...
Past Winners and Festival Statistics; Committee; Staff; Press Release; Job Vacancy; Tender; Speech Festival. 75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2023) (Chinese Speech) 75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2023) (English Speech) Music Festival; Membership; Member Login; Key Events. 70th Anniversary Celebrations; Prize-winners' Concert ...
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Period for video submission starts from 11th NOV 2022 (10:00) to 24th NOV 2022 (17:00) ... Limited Enrollment Offer. Applicants applying for Speech Festival competitions through Bestie Speak along with registration of 4 lessons of our training course ... Regarding Area Code for English Speech, only non-open entries are required to select from E ...
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS. Teachers or coaches will upload videos of student performances to be evaluated by a selection of educators and experienced judges! ... December 2023 NJSDL Online Speech Festival Registration and videos due by December 3, 2023; Asynchronous Judging 12/4/23-12/7/23 ; May 2024 NJSDL Online Speech Festival Registration and videos ...
On-line Booking of a Time Slot to View Competition Materials. 2021-07-02. 72nd Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival: Mark Sheets, Pennants and Certificates Collection. 2020-09-16. Collection of Refund for the 71st Speech Festival. 71st Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (English Speech) (2020) Competition Information. 2021-06-29 Latest!
Late reply of e-notice or submission of competition fee will not be accepted and the school reserves the right to remove your name from the online application system without further notice. Entry fees for each category are as follows: Solo Verse: $150. Solo Prose Speaking: $145. Solo Prose Reading: $145
1. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the 74th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2022) will be held in "Video Submission Mode" instead of live performance. Competitors are required to prepare the video of their own performance according to the prescribed format and submit the video by completing an on-line "Video Submission
75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2023) (English Speech) Music Festival; Membership; Member Login; Key Events. 70th Anniversary Celebrations; Prize-winners' Concert; Prize-winners' Recital; ... On-line Video Submission Form (VSM)(Ended) 2023-11-07: Video Submission Record Enquiry for Competitors (VSM) (Ended) 2023-11-07:
Students compete in a Speech Festival. Our theme is "Imagine, If..." to help promote one of our greatest abilities - our imagination. Every student performs ...
This section records our schools' results in the English section of the Speech Festival since the year 2006-2007. You may also check our Videos section for some of the video-recorded pieces performed by our solo and group award-recipients. 75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2023-2024) Solo awardees: Winners 23. 2nd places 27.
Competition schedule will be announced via email. (email sent from ) in April 2024. The London College of Music (LCM) and Hotung Mills Education Foundation are delighted to announce the 8th LCM Speech Festival in Hong Kong from 8 - 10 June 204 is leading event, while receiving a certificate and useful feedback from the LCM adjudicators.
Speech Festival is organized by the Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Association. Primary and secondary school students deliver speeches in English and Chinese. ... (* Video Submission ) Dinosaur Poems - Compiled by Paul Cookson, page 31: solo verse speaking: N2: Open: Age 7: Boys and Girls: ... 2022 Speech Festival English Syllabus.
August 18, 2023. Admin. Speech & Drama Speech Festival. Please read the Rules and Regulations carefully before enrolment to the Speech Festival. For complete syllabus listing, please visit HKSMSA's Website. solo verse speaking.
The Hong Kong Speech Festival (English speech) is upon us again and that means a lot of students are preparing for their solo verses. As usual, the poems require the students to immerse themselves in the poet's words and showcase their ability to convey emotions in order to score high marks. And as always, this is the most difficult part for any participant in these competitions.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, but the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival adapted with virtual competitions, ensuring that the spirit of the festival lived on. Technology and the Speech Festival. Technology plays a growing role in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival. From online registration to virtual coaching ...
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[11 Jan] Congratulations to our speech and drama groups winning in this year's Hong Kong School's Speech Festival. Our Junior Choral Speaking Team won the First Place with an Honours score of 90 while our Thematic Group Speaking Team accomplished the same feat with an incredibly high Honours score of 94.
Published by David Yastremski on October 30, 2021. Your school is invited to participate in the 2021-2022 New Jersey Speech and Debate League Online Speech Festivals. These festivals are designed to provide students an avenue to develop and share their public speaking and performance skills in a convenient, educational, and fun way!
Speech Festival Essential Materials Packagefor Training and Preparation(SOLO VERSE only) Clear poem guidelines (PDF) + poem video demo (mp4) Optional add-on: Individual Coaching by WhatsApp. Helps students understand the poem better. Demonstrates how to do the suggested facial expression and body language.