This document provides the rules and guidelines for an Action Song Competition open to Year Three primary school students. It outlines that the competition aims to encourage English language skills and confidence through creative performances of songs with music and movement. Teams of 5-15 students accompanied by teachers have 5-8 minutes to present an original song. Performances will be judged on language proficiency, presentation, theme, and costumes. Winners will receive plaques and certificates while all participants get participation certificates. Judges will score teams based on criteria like pronunciation, choreography, and theme development to select first, second, and third place winners.

1. ACTION SONG COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (YEAR THREE ONLY)
RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. Introduction
The Action Song Competition is held with the following objectives:
1.1 To encourage and increase the use of English Language among
the younger pupils
1.2 To build confidence and sense of ease with English Language
among the younger pupils
1.3 To develop skills of integrating scripting of music and movement
with language
1.4 To provide a platform for ‘fun and happy learning’
2. Competition Rules
2.1 Eligibility: This competition is open to Year Three pupils only from
government-aided schools.
2.2 Team: Each team should comprise 5 to 15 pupils accompanied by
2 teachers. Performers and musicians should be from these 5 to 15
team members.
2.3 Time: On-stage presentation is allocated 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will
be deducted thereafter. 2 minutes is allocated for stage
arrangements, with the teachers as stage technicians.
2.4 Theme: Choice/selection of theme is open.
2.5 Lyrics:
2.5.1 Lyrics can be original or adapted from any authentic texts.
2.5.2 Contestants are not allowed to refer to any notes or texts
during presentation.
2.5.3 Copies of the lyrics must be submitted to the organizers two
weeks prior to the competition. School name and state
should not be written on the lyrics.
2.5.4 Lyrics should not touch on sensitive issues such as race,
religion, colour, personalities, politics, etc.

2. 2.6 Presentation: Creativity is encouraged. Nevertheless, movements
should not exceed and overwhelm the articulation of the song
by the contestants. Miming is not allowed. Presentation should be
confined to the stage.
2.7 Background/Props: Background aids and props should be minimal.
2.8 Costume/Attire: Participants should wear appropriate and decent
attire that suits the characters they portray.
2.9 Music:
2.9.1 Use of recorded music is allowed. (Tape used should not
have voices or words.)
2.9.2 Use of musical instruments is allowed. However, musicians
must sing and perform together with the team members
during presentation.
2.10 Judges: The competition shall be judged by an odd numbered
panel of 3 or 5 judges.
2.11 Decisions:
2.11.1 The judges will be appointed by the Division of Co-
curriculum and Arts, Ministry of Education.
2.11.2 Points will be allocated according to the score sheet and
aggregated.
2.11.3 Judges will collectively determine the placing by a clear
majority vote.
2.11.4 The decision of the judges is final.
2.11.5 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.
2.12 Prizes:
2.12.1Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to
the winning teams.
2.12.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating
teams.
Co-curriculum and Arts Division
Ministry of Education

3. ADJUDICATION GUIDELINES
1. Marks will be awarded based on the following band:
Maximum Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent
5 1 2 3 4 5
15 1 – 3 4 - 6 7 – 9 10 - 12 13 - 15
35 1 – 8 9 - 16 17 - 24 25 - 30 31 - 35
45 1 – 10 11 - 18 19 - 28 29 - 36 37 - 45
2. Adjudication:
2.1 Language Proficiency (45 marks)
Marks awarded will be based on the following:
i. correct, clear and accurate pronunciation → diction
ii. clear enunciation and articulation and intonation
iii. use of correct grammar
iv. appropriate and effective choice of words
v. fluency
2.2 Delivery and Presentation (35 marks)
Marks awarded will be based on the following:
i. well coordinated and creative choreography, movements,
music
ii. rhythm, timing and tempo
iii. confident presentation
iv. variety of voice, intonation, speech, clarity
v. team cooperation and coordination
2.3 Theme (15 marks)
Marks awarded will be based on the following:
i. interesting and appealing to audience
ii. meaningful
iii. continuous, developmental in sequence, action
iv. values integrated
2.4 Costumes and Props (5 marks)
Marks awarded will be based on the following:
i. suitability
ii. creativity

4. SCORE SHEET
ACTION SONG COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (YEAR THREE)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________
TEAM
Language
Proficienc
y
(45 m)
Presentatio
n
Delivery
(35 m)
Theme
(15 m)
Costume
Props
(5 m)
Penalty
Max.
(-5 m)
Total Placing Time
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Name of Adjudicator :

5. Signature :
Date :
FREQUENCY COUNT
ACTION SONG COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (YEAR THREE)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR _________
PLACING TIME
Judge
1
Judge
2
Judge
3
Judge
4
Judge
5
FINAL
PLACING
TEAM NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Name of Chief Adjudicator :
Signature :
Date :

6. RESULT
ACTION SONG COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (YEAR THREE)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________
PLACING CONTESTANT NO./NAME SCHOOL/STATE
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
Chief Adjudicator :
Adjudicator 1 :
Adjudicator 2 :
Adjudicator 3 :
Adjudicator 4 :
Date :

7. RESULT
ACTION SONG COMPETITION
FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS (YEAR THREE)
NATIONAL LEVEL YEAR __________
PLACING CONTESTANT NO./NAME SCHOOL/STATE
FIRST
SECOND
THIRD
Chief Adjudicator :
Adjudicator 1 :
Adjudicator 2 :
Adjudicator 3 :
Adjudicator 4 :
Date :