EdCity - Student (Pri) - Creative Speech Competition

Creative Speech Competition (CSC) aims to empower students to speak their creative mind confidently while making a positive impact on their audience. Through recording / public speaking opportunities, students will develop their presentation skills and build confidence and self-assurance. Being a well-versed articulator of thoughts and an effective communicator with a positive mind enables students to understand others and express their opinions confidently in social settings. Ultimately,

To promote creative thinking and stretch imagination in students.
To enhance students’ presentation skills with confidence.
To encourage students to think positively and show love, appreciation and kindness to society.

Levels of Entry

Senior Primary (SP) Level (Primary 4 to Primary 6)
Junior Secondary (JS) Level (Secondary 1 to Secondary 3)
Senior Secondary (SS) Level (Secondary 4 to Secondary 6)

Schedule*

Date (2025)	Particulars
January	Briefing Session and Workshop for ALL participants
February to March	Registration and Submission Period
Late March	Announcement of First Stage results
April	Briefing Session and Workshop for shortlisted participants
Late April	Second Stage Competition
May	Final Stage Competition cum Prize Presentation Ceremony

*The schedule may be subject to change.

Competition Materials

a. Topics for Presentation

To be announced. Please stay tuned for EdCity’s latest updates.

b. Time limit

The time limits of the speech for the different levels are as follows:
Senior Primary (SP): 2 minutes
Junior Secondary (JS): 3 minutes
Senior Secondary (SS): 3-5 minutes

Judging Criteria

First Stage

The script will be judged by content and creativity. Demonstration of positive thinking and values in their speech is also essential.

Second and Final Stage

The Adjudicating Panel will judge the performance of participants by presentation skills, content, and creativity. Demonstration of positive thinking and values in their speech is also essential.

** Participants may decide whether or not their use of gestures, movements, costumes, props, etc. will enhance the quality of their performance.

Award

Stage 1

All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation (e-Cert) to recognize their work.

Second Stage

Participants will receive mark sheets at the end of the competition. Certificates of three levels (“Distinction”, “Merit”, “Credit”) will be awarded to participants for their achievement.

Final Stage

Performers will receive mark sheets at the end of the recital. Certificates and trophies will be awarded to performers based on their achievement.

School Award

The Active Participation Award
(Awarded to the school with the highest proportion of submitted scripts to the total number of students in the school.)

PICCK scoring system

	Positive Mindset and Value	Innovation and Creativity	Communication and Collaboration
Submit Manuscript	✓	✓
Participate in a Zoom workshop	✓	✓	✓
Shortlisted to Second Stage	✓	✓
Perform in Second Stage	✓	✓
Shortlisted to Final Stage	✓	✓
Perform in Final Stage	✓	✓
Participate in a F2F workshop	✓	✓	✓
Win an award in Final Stage		✓	✓