A report

SJKT LADANG TEBONG, TEBONG, MELAKA

CHORAL SPEAKING COMPETITION REPORT 2011

Introduction
Choral Speaking is the interpretation of poetry or porse by a group.comprising
anything from half a dozen to a hundered speakers.It involves a full and varied use of
the individual voices that make up the group.Ther may be divisions of the whole group
into light and dark voices,broken and unbroken ,male and female ,treble and so
on.Invidual voices may be used as solo.
On the 9 February 2011, SJK (Tamil) Ladang Tebong was given the honour by
the Melaka State Education Department to organize the state level Choral Speaking
Competition for primary school for the year 2011. Since the competition was
introduced by the School Division,this was the first time the Malacca State Education
Department entrusted a rural Tamil school to organize this competition. The State Level
Choral Speaking Competition was held in SJKT Ladang Tebong school hall .
At 8.00 am all the schools taking part, registered and submitted their choral
speaking scripts to the state technical chairman. Twelve schools took part in this
years competition. The competition was first held in their district/zone level. These
schools were Champions and runners-up of their respective zone level, where now
they compete in the state level. They were SK Ayer Keroh and SK Jalan Dato
Palembang representing Ayer Keroh Zone, SK Infant Convent Jesus (1), SK Saint
Francis Xaviers representing Bukit China Zone , SK Tenkera ( 1 ) and SK Methodist
representing Tanjung Zone SJKT(T) Alor Gajah, SK Masjid Tanah representing Alor
Gajah Zone, SK Jasin , SK Merlimau representing Jasin Zone and SK Kubu and SK
Sacred Heart representing Melaka Tengah Zone. By 8.30 am, the school hall was
packed. The ushers had difficult time making sure that all participating school sat at
their respective places allocated for them. Besides,the participating school ,there were
headmasters and headmistresses, officials from state and district education office,
accompanying teachers, judges , English Language Officers and organizing committee
members.
The competition started off with the opening ceremony by En Mohd Kassim b
Abdullah, the Alor Gajah District Education Officer at about 9.00 am. In his speech he
stressed the importance and the objectives of the competition. He believed that having
such competition, it will enhance the pupils language, brave to speak the language and
also promote goodwill and better understanding among different races in the country.
He also stress that this sort of programs will also promote 1 Malaysia.
Immediately after his opening speech, Mr. A.Jesudass, the state technical chairman
for choral speaking read the rules and regulation which are as follows.
Competition Rules:
Eligibility : The Choral Speaking Competition is open to
student from Year 4 - Year 6 only. Each Choral Speaking
team is to come from ONE school only
Time : Each team is given a presentation time limit of 5 8 minutes
No marks will be awarded thereafter.
Team : Each team should comprise 30 35 students. A
conductor should be appointed from these students. Each team
should be accompanied by four teachers in charge.
Material : Selection of material is free and can be in form
poetry or short prose.Materials must be originally written and
authentic
Participants are not allowed to refer to any notes or printed
materials during performance.
Material presented must not touch on sensitive issues, such as
race, religion colour personalities, etc.
Copies of choral speaking scripts must be submitted to the
organizers two weeks prior to the competition
Attiire : All participants should wear school uniform when competing.
a) Boys white short sleeves shirts and dark blue pants.
b) Girls blue pinafore/skirt and white blouse/baju kurung.
c) Conductor the use of white gloves is allowed.
d) Ties, bows and jackets are not allowed.
There should be no inclusions of music, singing, sketches,
skits or drama, costumes, props to enhance the presentation
or artificial sound effect which are electronically or physically
aided.
Stage arrangements: The arrangements of the teams on the stage
will be fixed 3 tiered rows.
Judges :The state level competition will judged by 5 Adjudicators. The
Judges for these levels will be decided by the State
Technical chairman
Decisions : Points will be allocated according to the score
sheet and aggregated.
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.

Prizes : Cash prizes, trophies and certificates will be
awarded to the winning teams.
Aims and objectives:
1. Is to encourage and increase the usage of English
among students
2. To build confidence in students to speak, render,
memorize and expose in English
3. An alternate form of learning English in a fun way.
4. Promoting racial integrations among different races in
Malaysia
5. Improve students speaking skill using choral speaking
Duration of the programme : 9.th February from 8.00 till 1.00pm
Target group :Year 4 -6 student



Report on of implementation of programme :
The Choral speaking was held in SJKT Ladang Tebong Hall. This programme
run smoothly.12 schools taking part .Most of the participants do their best in
performance,come of as self confident and well prepared.Two student represented in
our school.All the participating school sat their respective places.Alor Gajah District
Education officer praise students for their good performance.The audience were
overenjoyed with the teams I imleemented with the cooperation of all students and
teachers.The adjudicators had had very hard time choosing among the best.Mark was
given by panel selected by school.This programme attract students and
audiences.The audience and participant schools were entertained with a action
song.Eveyone amaized by their song.

Strengths and weakness of programme
Everyone happy with the result. This programme was held smoothly with any
problems.
Most of the participant have self confident.
Improve grammar and improve listening skills.

Weakness of the programme
This competition shoud be held in full air condition room.
Rela members had difficult time to controls the traffic.
Few students get nervous .
Over confident.
Some of the student dont have clear voice.
Later he introduced he adjudicators for the competition. They were Mr. John Ayavu
from SK Melekek, Pn Hjh Hanizah Amat from SMK Dang Anum , Mr. Vincent Koh ,
State Education Office Chief Adjudicator , Madam Sandra Yong Seck Pui SK Gangsa
and Mr Khairuddin from SK Rumbia. The time keeper was Madam Perlyn Suzana from
SK Tebong.
The five adjudicators were seated just beside the conductors platform. Then, the
chairperson introduced the names of all the schools taking part in this years
competition.
The audiences were overjoyed with the teams good performances. The scripts were
well written. They were also authentic and most of the scripts were about unity, current
issues and globalization. Their pronunciations were very clear and accurate. The
subject matters were well projected .Their clarity and expressions were appealing to the
audiences. The adjudicators had very hard time choosing the best among the best. At
about noon, the adjudicators were taken to the school library to fill in score sheet and to
verify the marks.
While waiting for them, the audience and participating schools were entertained with
actions song by the Level 1 pupils of SK Sacred Heart where they won the National
Level Action Song 2010 in Alor Star, Kedah. Their fifteen minutes performance was
indeed spectacular. Everyone was amazed by their song, movements and actions. They
were given a standing ovation.
At about 12.30 pm, the State Education Director, Cik Hajah Julia arrived for the closing
ceremony. In her speech, she congratulated all the participating teams. She also
praised SJK( T ) Ladang Tebong for organizing the event in grand scale. She also
thanked the adjudicators, the state technical chairman and all who have worked hard to
make this event successful.
Later, the chairperson announced the winners of the State Level Choral Speaking for
Primary School Year 2011. The winner will also represent the state in the National Level
Choral Speaking Competition which will be held in Pulau Pinang in 23 September 2011.
Champion : SK Infant Jesus (1)
1
st
Runners up: SK Sacred Heart
2
nd
Runner :SJKT Ladang Tebong
The best conductor was: Ryan Harrison of SK Saint Francis
The championed received a challenge trophy, certificates and medal each and cash
prize of RM 2000.00 for the school.


The 1
st
runners up received certificates and medals each and cash prize of RM 1000.00
for the school
The 2
nd
Runners Up received certificates and medal and cash prize of RM 500.00
The best conductor received a trophy, certificate and KFC cash voucher worth RM
200.00
All officials including the adjudicators and technical chairman received souvenir from the
State Education Director. As a token of appreciation, the headmistress of the organizing
school, Madam R.Pushparani presented a basket of fruits to Cik Hjh Julia bte Osman.
Later, all guests, teachers and pupils, officials and the VIPs were served lunch at the
canteen.
Suggestions:
1. State Level Competitions should be held in a fully air-conditioned room to .This
is to enable everyone to be more comfortable
2. All grade A schools or schools have an enrollment of more than 500 students
and above should be encouraged to take part in the competition. All District
English Language Officers should play major part to achieve this.
3. More exposure to must be given to primary school teachers on this program or
the District Education Office should conduct courses on this program. Most of the
teachers are not very familiar with choral speaking. Writing good scripts is also a
problem to most of the teachers.
4. When selecting school to organize a state level competition like choral speaking
competition where 30 35 students in a team the State Education should be
aware of the following problems a school would ought to face:-
a. Ample parking spaces for buses ,cars and other vehicles
b. Location of schools due to the competition the Rela members had
difficult time controlling the traffic as the school is located just beside a
district hospital. The road leading to the school was congested and the
road was almost impassable to all traffic.
The participants who take part happy with the result and flow of the competition..All the
audience ,parents were give support.Choral speaking prepare the students who would
be future leaders.of nation.The programme run smoothly.In future organizers need to
run activities like this..I believed that participants have a talent that make have a real
differrence in the world.
Overrall,Choral speaking providing benefits development of pupills.

Reported By,
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(N.THILAKA LETCHUMY)
(Secrectary English Committee)