Performing Arts Competition: Public Speaking
Friday 28th February 2025
Gusford Primary School Hall
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Category: Recital set piece (memory)
You can download readings at the bottom of this page. |
Learning the poem and then reciting it from memory (practise at home/school first) |
Proposed timetable for the evening (this may change once we have received all our entries) |
Please write down your child’s name and class. We will send you a programme with definite start times when all entries have been received. All entries to Mr. Tapley by Friday 20th December. |
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Year 2 and under |
The Sound Collector |
6.00pm |
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Year 4 and under |
Please Mrs Butler |
6.15pm |
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Year 6 and under |
Sea Fever |
6.30pm |
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Category: Reading set piece
You can download readings at the bottom of this page. |
Reading the narrative text from the book (practise at home/school first). Even if you learn it off by heart, you will still need to read it with frequent looks up |
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Year 2 and under |
The Tiger who came to tea (from “Sophie opened the door…” to …the buns.) |
6.45pm |
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Year 4 and under |
Gangsta Granny (Chapter 10 from “I was about your age…” to “…incredible contents.”) |
7.00pm |
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Year 6 and under |
Wonder (Chapter 1 from “I know I’m not…” to “It’s probably worse.” |
7.15pm |
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Category: Sight reading |
Reading the narrative text from the book (text given on the day with a two-minute preparation time only) |
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Year 2 and under |
Text given on the day |
7.30pm |
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Year 4 and under |
Text given on the day |
7.40pm |
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Year 6 and under |
Text given on the day |
7.50pm |
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Competition Guidance
- Please ensure you know which category your child has entered
- There will be a certificate for all children. The judges will also provide a performance feedback sheet
- In each category, a bronze, silver and gold medal will be awarded
- Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes before the allotted start time
- If you arrive during a performance then please wait in the small hall (so we don’t disturb the performances). There will be a short break in between categories when you can enter and leave the main hall
- The children do not need to wear school uniform
- Please note all readings can be downloaded below
- Entry form
- Good luck!
Recital (memory) Set Pieces
Year 2 and Under The Sound Collector
Year 3 and 4 Please Mrs Butler
Year 5 and 6 Sea Fever
Reading Set Pieces
Year 2 and Under The Tiger who came to tea
Year 3 and 4 Gangsta Granny
Year 5 and 6 Wonder