ACTION SONG

COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RULES AND GUIDELINES

 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.

3.1.2 Mixed-race participation is highly encouraged to promote unity.

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 Each team is given a presentation time limit of not less than 5
minutes and not more than 7 minutes. Failure to abide by these
times will incur a deduction in marks.

3.3.1 Performance should be confined to the stage only.

3.3.2 The timing of the presentation starts with the first word uttered
by the singers.

3.4 Theme: Choice or selection of theme is open. The theme chosen

must have significance and impact of meaning.

3.5 Lyrics:

3.5.1 Lyrics can either be authentic or adapted and must never

have been published. Marks will be awarded for suitability and
creativity.
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 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: The use of props is NOT allowed.

3.8 Costume: ALL participants should wear standard school attire

(school uniform or school sports attire only).

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
Sports, Co-curricular and Arts, Ministry of Education Malaysia.

3.11.2 Points will be awarded according to the scoresheet.

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.

4.0 Prizes:

4.1 Plaques and certificates of achievement will be awarded to the winning

teams.

4.2 Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participating teams.

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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.

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This concept paper is valid as of March 2020 until further notification or revision from
the Ministry of Education Malaysia and can be used at all levels for competitions
organized by the Ministry. The competition will abide to the above rules ONLY.

Division of Sports, Co-curricular and Arts

Ministry of Education, Malaysia

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 ACTION SONG
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ADJUDICATION FORMS

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 1-7 8 - 14 15 - 21 22 - 28 29 - 35
45 1-9 10 - 18 19 - 27 28 - 36 37 - 45

2. Adjudication:

2.1 Use of Language (45 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. correct, clear and accurate pronunciation

ii. clear enunciation and intonation
iii. correct use of grammar
iv. appropriate and effective choice of words (diction)
v. fluency

2.2 Delivery and Presentation (35 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. well-coordinated and creative choreography

ii. rhythm, timing and tempo
iii. voice type and pitch
iv. voice projection and clarity
v. team cooperation and coordination

2.3 Theme (15 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. interest and appeal

ii. significance and impact of meaning
iii. continuity in sequence and action
iv. integrated values

2.4 Lyrics (5 marks)

Marks will be awarded based on the following:

i. suitability
ii. creativity

3. Penalty:

A total of 5 marks to be deducted if:

i. sensitive issues touched
ii. below or above stipulated time (on-stage presentation)
iii. stipulated exclusions under competition guidelines infringed
iv. lyrics are plagiarised

ACTION SONG COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

_____________ LEVEL / YEAR ___________
TIME SHEET

On-Stage Presentation
Team No.
(5 - 7 minutes)

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Timekeeper's
Name
Signature

Date

SCORESHEET
 ACTION SONG COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
_____________ LEVEL / YEAR ________

Use of Language Delivery Theme Lyrics Penalty

TEAM i. correct, clear and and i. interest and appeal Max.
accurate Presentation ii. significance and i. suitability Total Placing Time
pronunciation i. well coordinated impact of meaning creativity (-5 m)
ii. clear enunciation and creative iii. continuity in
and intonation choreography sequence and (5 m)
iii. correct use of ii. rhythm, timing and action
grammar tempo iv. integrated values
iv. appropriate and iii. voice type and
effective choice of pitch (15 m)
words (diction) iv. voice projection
v. fluency and clarity
v. team cooperation
(45 m) and coordination

(35 m)
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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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9.

10.

11.

12.

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14.

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16.

Judge’s Name :

Signature :

Date :

FREQUENCY COUNT
 ACTION SONG COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
____________ LEVEL / YEAR _________

Judge Judge Judge Judge Judge

PLACING TIME 1 2 3 4 5 FINAL
TEAM NO. PLACING

Position Name Signature

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Judge 5

Date
ACTION SONG
COMPETITION
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS

RESULTS

RESULT
 ACTION SONG COMPETITION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS

____________ LEVEL / YEAR __________

PLACING TEAM TITLE OF SONG SCHOOL / STATE

FIRST

SECOND

THIRD

Position Name Signature

Chief Judge

Judge 1

Judge 2

Judge 3

Judge 4

Date