Harro Guides!
As mentioned during the briefing, EDD this year will be held on 24 August, Saturday. It will be held in Changkat Changi Secondary School (Nearest MRT Station: Simei) from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Please note that you are to arrange for your own transport! Also remember to keep this day free as it is a compulsory event; it’ll be a really fun! \o/
The theme for this year is ‘Loving U!'. There are a total of 8 competitions.
Here are the details of the competitions:
Dance ‐ “Dance with Love”
Theme: United We Groove!
Duration (of Dance): MAXIMUM of 5 minutes
Dos:
1. Bring along your own CD labelled with the SCHOOL’S NAME, RUBRICS, and TITLE OF SONG TRACK.
Don’ts:
1. Include dangerous acts or stunts
2. Use props
3. Wear revealing outfits
What you will be assessed on:
1. Relevance to Theme
2. Teamwork
3. Originality
4. Content
5. Confidence
6. Entertainment Value
Showcase of dance WITH MUSIC to Ms Anisa: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Fashion Show ‐ “Fashion Love”
Theme: With Relevance to EDD theme – “Loving U!”
Duration (of everything, including the walk): 1 hour 30 mins
Dos:
1. Create ALL costumes and accessories out of recycled (NOT recyclable) materials. (e.g.: disposable containers, straws, cardboard, newspapers, used clean disposable utensils, remnant pieces of fabric, etc.)
2. Stick to the theme
3. Prepare a short write-up (of about 50-100 words) on choice of costume design and chosen materials beforehand
4. Bring your materials (this is a MUST)
How you will be assessed:
1. The model and the designer must do a short catwalk together, after which the designer will present her costume design and chosen materials
What you will be assessed on:
1. Fashion Costumes
2. Parading Model
3. Verbal Explanation
Showcase of FASHION SHOW WITH WRITE-UP to Ms Sarah: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Cheerleading ‐ “Cheer for Love”
Theme: Cheer for Love; Loving U!
Duration (of cheer): MAXIMUM of 3 minutes
Duration (of competition): 1 hour 30 minutes
Dos:
1. Compose the cheer before the competition and submit it before it is your turn to perform
2. Use (a maximum of) two types of props for the competition
Don’ts:
1. Use music devices (radio, iPhone, etc.)
2. Engage in any dangerous acts or stunts
What you will be assessed on:
1. Relevance to the Theme
2. Teamwork
3. Originality & Content
4. Confidence
5. Entertainment Value
Showcase of CHEER WITH LYRICS PRINTED to Ms Sarah: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Choral/Instrumental Competition ‐ “Music with Love”
Theme: Music with Love; Loving U!
Duration (of item): 3-5 minutes long
Dos:
1. Request for extra electrical power point (if necessary) via the application form
2. Prepare your own “minus 1” song or instruments
3. Bring along a CD labelled with the SCHOOL NAME and TRACK NUMBER
Don’ts:
1. Wear revealing outfits
What you will be assessed on:
1. Team Spirit
2. Vocal Ability
3. Instruments Skill
4. Stage Presence
5. Appearance
6. Theme Relevancy
How you will be assessed:
1. You have 3 options to choose from: singing, instrumental, or a combination of both
2. You should ONLY be singing in English
3. Lyrics of a song can be changed to suit the theme
Showcase of choral/instrumental competition with PRINTED LYRICS to Ms Sarah: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Dessert Making Competition – “Serving with Love”
Theme: Loving U!
Duration (of competition): 1 hour 30 minutes
Dos:
1. A write-up, of approximately 50 words, of the dish with a break-down of the budget (include the receipt)
2. Stick to the budget of $10 for the dish (Check with your respective CL whether an item can be claimed then, keep the receipts and hand it to your respective CL for claiming of money after EDD)
3. Keep your preparation for the dessert simple and creative
4. Bring your own equipment or utensils needed; only electrical supplies will be provided. Bring extension plugs in case the power supply is too far from your preparation stations
5. Prepare your snacks within the 1 hour 30 minutes provided.
6. Take note of hygiene. Bring your own hand gloves and aprons (COMPULSORY)
Don’ts:
1. Prepare the dessert beforehand. All materials are to be prepared FROM SCRATCH
What you will be assessed on:
1. Theme Relevancy
2. Taste
3. Creativity
4. Overall Aesthetic Appeal
5. Hygiene
6. Write-up
How you will be assessed: -
Showcase of dessert with write up printed to Ms Juni: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Toy Making Competition‐“Lovely Dolly”
Theme: Loving U!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dos:
1. Make use of recycled materials
2. Keep to the budget of $10
3. Check with your respective CL whether an item can be claimed then, keep the receipts and hand it to your respective CL for claiming of money after EDD
4. A brief write-up, of approximately 50 words, of the stuffed toy created together with a break-down of budget (include the receipt)
4. A brief write-up, of approximately 50 words, of the stuffed toy created together with a break-down of budget (include the receipt)
Don’ts:
1. Pre-prepare any materials or parts. Do not make any marking either. The stuffed toy MUST be created ONLY on the day of the competition
What you will be assessed on:
1. Originality of Design
2. Overall Aesthetic Appeal
3. Theme Relevancy
4. Variety of Recycled Materials Used
5. Write-Up
How you will be assessed: -
Showcase of toy with write up printed to Ms Anisa: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Scrapbook ‐“Love for Others”
Theme: Love for family, friends, school and/or nation (You can choose more one or more of the four categories)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dos:
1. Bring your own materials (e.g.: markers, colouring materials, coloured paper, scissors, glue, pictures/photos) to make the scrapbook.
2. Create the scrapbook ONLY on the day of the competition (the book should be completely blank at the start of the competition)
3. Include both pictures and words in the scrapbook
Don’ts:
1. Pre-prepare contents of the scrapbook
What you will be assessed on:
1. Theme Relevancy
2. Creativity
3. Overall Aesthetic Appeal
4. Quality of Contents
How you will be assessed: -
Showcase of scrap book to Ms Juni: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Mini Gadgets Competition ‐ “Knotting with Love”
Theme: Loving U!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dos:
1. Create a miniature gadget that is in line with the theme
2. On the day itself, lay out all your materials for inspection prior to the start of the competition
3. Bring your own materials such as disposable chopsticks, satay sticks, string and scissors, etc.
4. Create the gadget ONLY on the day itself
Don’ts:
1. Pre-prepare any materials or parts. Sticks should not be cut or tied in advance before the competition, either.
2. Use adhesive material (e.g.: glue and adhesive tape, etc.)
What you will be assessed on:
1. Neatness of Knots
2. Number of Knots and Lashes
3. Stability of Structure
4. Creativity
5. Theme Relevancy
How you will be assessed: -
Showcase of gadget to Ms Juni: 16 August 2013 (Friday)
Funfair Booth:
Theme: Loving U!
Duration: 1st shift (8.30am – 11 am) or 2nd shift (10.30am – 1 pm)
What to do:
1. Set up an activity/product/game booth based on the theme
2. Sale of food stuff is STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED
3. Only ONE booth per school
Please note that you are to propose an idea of what you are planning to do. Email 3 feasible ideas to your respective CLs. Include an explanation on what will be done, too.
CLs
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