action song rules

1. FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND
GUIDELINES

2. ACTION SONG COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
RULES AND GUIDELINES
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.
2.3 To provide a platform for learning in a fun and enjoyable manner.
3.0 Competition Rules
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 Time: On-stage presentation is 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted
thereafter. 2 minutes is allocated for stage preparation before and
another 2 minutes after the presentation with the two teachers as
stage technicians.
3.3.1 Performance should be confined to the stage only.
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.
3.4 Theme: Choice or selection of theme is open.
3.5 Lyrics:
3.5.1 Lyrics can be original or adapted.

3. 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.
3.7 Props: Props should be minimal.
3.8 Costume: Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with
the characters they portray.
3.9 Music:
3.9.1 Use of recorded music is allowed (only minus-one music).
3.9.2 Use of musical instruments is allowed. However, musicians
must sing and perform together with the team members during
presentation.
3.9.3 The performance must be a continuous medley of songs
without any obvious gaps or breaks.
3.10 Judges: The competition shall be judged by a panel of 3 or 5 judges.
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.
3.11.2 Points will be awarded according to the score sheet.
3.11.3 The team with the majority of votes will be declared the winner.
3.11.4 The decision of the judges is final.
3.11.5 Individual team marks will not be disclosed.