Monday, March 30, 2009

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

CATEGORY A (Form 4 and Form 5)
1. Zizi Ak Lauh(F) 5MPV : My favourite cartoon character
2. Joan Lim (F) 5S1 : How to be a good public speaker
3. Sze Tung Ying (F) 5S1 : Junk food is bad
4. Valerie Lonnie (F) 5S1 : How to be a good public speaker
5. Cynthia ( F) 5S3 : My good friend
6. Lidwina (F) 5S3 : Junk food is bad
7. Elizabeth Ann (F) 5S3 : Nowadays girls are better than boys in many ways
8. Herbert Bong (M) 4S3 : My good friend
9. Chee Nyien Fa (F) 4S3 : Benefits of reading
10. Jashil Lahung Lau (F) 4S1 : Junk is bad
11. Bonaventure Bong (M) 4S1 : Topical test should be given after every completed topic
12. Corneluis Ak Benet (M) 4S1: How I would spend my weekends

CATEGORY B (Form 6 Upper)
1. Marylin Ak Saunders (F) 6AK1 : Benefits of reading
2. Scholastica Restie Ak Sibos (F) : Junk food is bad
3. Emilyn Nojen (F) 6AK1 : My ideal friend
4. Florida Whitney Ak Saim (F) 6AK1 : My good friend
5. Andrette Ak Jerry (F) 6AK1 : How I would spend my weekends
6. Penny Sheril (F) 6AK1 : My most unforgettable friend
7. Nicholas Garim (F) 6AK1 : How I would spend my weekends
8.Ivon Anak Endrew (F) 6AK4 : Nowadays girls are better tha boys inmany ways 9. Chia Chin Poh (F) 6AK4 : My favourite cartoon character
11.Edwin Bujeng (M) 6AK3 : Benefits of reading
12. Feira Fens Ayom (F) 6AK3 : Junk food is bad
13. Aleysius Raymond (M) 6AK3 : My favourite cartoon character
14. Vanella Michael (F) 6AK3 : Benefits of reading

Friday, March 27, 2009

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

  1. EXPENSES

    A. Prizes
    1st Position:
    Story Book : RM25.00
    Bilingual Dictionary : RM20.00
    Writing Pads : RM10.00

    2nd Position:
    Story Book : RM25.00
    Bilingual Dictionary : RM20.00

    3rd Position:
    Bilingual Dictionary : RM20.00
  2. REFRESHMENT : RM20.00

Curry Pub & Cake: RM53.00

Mineral Water/ Cordial Drink (Provided by the school)

TOTAL: RM153.00

3. Teachers-in-charge:
1. Mr Gepat Ak Gedip
2. Mr Edwin Laway Uchau
3. Pn Rosina Patrick
4. Pn Juana Willa Patrick Laman

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

The English Language Society,
SMK Serian,
Jln. Ilmu,
94700 Serian.
____________________________________________________________ 27 March, 2009
To:
Mr. Muhammad Amin B. Bachok (Chief)
Pn Theresa Stephen
Mr Edwin Laway Uchau /Mr Alexander Mandi
Mr. Norman Ismadi Omar
Pn Liaw Ting Chi

Through & Copy To:
Pengetua,
SMK Serian,
Jln. Ilmu,
94700 Serian.

Through & Copy To:
Language Department Head, SMK Serian.

Through & Copy To:
Teacher-in-Charge of the English Language Society, SMK Serian.

Mr/Pn/Ms,
Re: Public Speaking Competition In Conjunction with the Language Month 2007
Invitation to be Judge

You have been specially selected to be the Chief Judge / Judge for the Public Speaking Competition scheduled as follows:

Date: 15-16 April 2009 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Venue: Art Room, SMK Serian
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.30pm

2. The competition is open to Form Four, Form Five, and Form Six students. It is divided into two categories: A (Form 4 & 5) and B (Form 6). 29 contestants will take part in the contest.

3. Attached with this letter, you will find the following:
a. A copy of the format of the competition
b. A list of the participants

We look forward to your precious cooperation and attendance.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

(CHAI SUN TING)
Secretary,
The Public Speaking Competition 2009

c.c. File PKK, SMK Serian
Head of the Language Department
Orgaiser of the Language Month
Head of the English Panel

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

Category A
1. Chee Nyien Fa (4S3)
2. Cynthia (5S3)
3. Elizabeth Ann (5S3)
4. Hebert Bong (4S3)
5. Joan Lim (5S1)
6. Lidwina (5S3)
7. Sz Tung Ying (5S1)
8. Valerie Fonnie (5S1)
9. Zizi Ak Lauh (5S1)
10. Jashil Lahung Lau (4S1)
11. Bonaventure Jong (4S1)
12. Cornelius Ak Benet (4S1)
13. Chia Chin Poh (5S2)

Category B
1. Andrette Jerry(6AK1)
2. Arantxa Sanchez (6AK1)
3. Castherissa Galaw (6AK1)
4. Emilyn Nojen (6AK1)
5. Florida Whitney (6AK1)
6. Gary B. Zainali (6AK5)
7. Marilyn Saunders (6AK1)
8. Nicholas Garim (6AK1)
9. Penny Sheril (6AK1)
10. Rinna (6AK5)
11. Scholastica Sibos (6AK1)
12. Ivon Anak Andrew (6Ak4)
13. Edwin Bujeng (6AK3)
14. Ferira Fens Ayom (6AK3)
15. Aleysius Raymond (6AK2)
16. Vanella Michael (6AK2)

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE:
1. Mr Gepat Anak Gedip
2. Mr Edwin Laway Uchau
3. Rosina Patrick
4. Juana Willa Patrick

WORKING COMMITTEE
Chairperson:
Dimple Ak Durin(Form 6AS)

Secretary:
Chai Sun Ting (Form 6AS)

Publicity:(Poster)
Chai Hui Yen (Form 6AS)
Pricillia Ak Kanit (Form 6AS)

PA System:
Mohd Sharul Hizry B. Hipni (Form 6AS)
Ho Ka Yong (Form 6AS)

Masters of Ceremony:
Josephine Tay May Chin (Form6AS)
Lo King Hong (Form 6AS)

Servers:
Allisha Eli (Form 4S1)
Bonaventure Jong (Form 4S1)

Room Arrangement:
Dimple Ak Durin (6AS)
Chai Sun Ting 9
Chai Hui Yen
Pricillia Ak Kanit
Mohd Shahrul Hizry B. Hipni
Ho Ka Yong
Josephine Tay May Chin
Lo King Hong
Allisha Eli
Bonaventure Jong
Voon Chee Kong
Pui Yik Min

Photographers:
Pui Yik Min
Voon Chee Kong

Sub-committee members:
Claire Chai Wuan Yee (Form 6AS)
Jong Tze Cziat (Form 6AS)

Judges:
1. Mr Mohd Amin B. Bachok
2. Mr Norman Ismadi
3. Mr Edwin Laway Uchau
4. Pn Theresa Stephen
5. Pn Liaw Ting Chi

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009
In Conjunction with the Language Month


1. AIMS:
To encourage the development of oral communication skills among students;
To promote the use of plain English;
To promote better understanding between young people.
To select student for the school debate team

2. ELIGIBILITY:
This competition is opened to Form 4, 5 and 6 only.
It is divided into TWO categories:
Category A: Form 4, 5
Category B: Form 6

3. DATE AND SCHEDULE:
LEVEL: School
DATE: 15 - 16 April 2009

Category: A
Time: 2.30 p.m. -4.30 p.m.
Venue: Art Room, SMK Serian
Date: 15 April 2009 (Wednesday)

Category: B
Time: 2.30 p
.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Art Room, SMK Serian
Date: 16 April 2009 (Thursday)

4. COMPETITION FORMAT:
The Competition is divided into 2 sections:

SECTION 1: Prepared Speech
SECTION 2: Impromptu Speech

Section 1
Contestants are to observe the following rules:
Contestants deliver a prepared speech of four minutes on a topic of their choice;
A warning bell sounds at the 3rd minute and a final bell the 4th minute.

Section 2
Contestants are to observe the following rules:
Contestants are given a topic 4 minutes before they are due to present the speech;
All the contestants speak on the same topic;
The time allowed for the Impromptu Speech is 3 minutes;
A warning bell sounds at the 2nd minute and a final bell the 3rd minute.

5. ADJUDICATION:
Judging Criteria
The judging criteria for both the Prepared Speech and the Impromptu Speech are on two aspects as follows:

a) Subject Matter
· Is the subject matter of the speech suitable and substantial?
· Is the speech original and intelligent in its exploration of the subject?
· Does the speaker develop the argument and line of thought logically and effectively?
· Is there a satisfactory conclusion, which lends a sense of finality to the speech?
· Does the speech carry a worthwhile and convincing message?

b) Use of Plain English
· Is the message or point of view conveyed in clear, correct, comprehensible and appropriate language?
· Are tone, pace, pauses and projection effective?
· Does the speaker avoid distractions?
· Is the speaker’s style confident, fluent and natural?
· Does the speaker avoid:
a) effectual repetitions e.g. “Ladies and Gentlemen”
b) pompous and condescending language
c) extravagant gestures or movements
d) over dramatics
e) awkward pauses
f) conspicuous use of notes, reading, shuffling palm cards
g) inappropriate quotations
h) jokes that are irrelevant or inappropriate?

6. ADDITIONAL
Judging criteria for the Impromptu Speech also include the following:
Does the speaker demonstrate the ability to think clearly and creatively?
Does the speaker express their views with conviction and/ or humour?
Are the speaker’s remarks accurate, relevant, interesting and lucid?
Does the speaker use plain English?
Does the speaker use clear, correct, simple and fluent speech?
Does the speaker’s impromptu speech vary greatly from the prepared speech?

7. TOPICS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
My dream school.
Benefits of reading.
Comics are bad.
Junk food is bad.
No extra classes during weekends.
My ideal teacher.
An unforgettable person.
My most unforgetable person.
My favourite cartoon character.
My future school bag.
Why I enjoy going to school.
My ideal friend.
My good friend.
My favourite subject.
How I would spend my weekends.
Topical test should be given after every completed topic
Lady teachers make good teachers
Nowadays girls are better than boys in many ways
How to be a good public speaker
ICT should be included in our lesson

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANGUAGE MONTH

THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SOCIETY
SMK SERIAN
JLN ILMU, 94700 SERIAN
_________________________________________________
Date: 17.3.2009
To,
All English Language Teachers
Form 4, Form 5 and Form 6 Upper


Ref.: PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 2009
In conjunction with the Language Month

The above matter is referred.

2. There will be a public speaking competition organized by the English language Society in conjunction with the Language Month as stated below:

Date: 15-16 April 2009 (Wed and Thurs)
Venue: Art Room, SMK Serian
Time: 2.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.

3. Please submit a minimum of one participant to take part in the competition to any of the teachers in charge mentioned below latest by 26 March 2009 together with a topic listed below. Use the form attached.

Teachers-in-charge: Mr Gepat Anak Gedip
Mr Edwin Laway Uchau
Pn Rosina Patrick
Pn Juana Willa Patrick

4. Attached with this letter are the rules and regulations, and topics of the competition.

Your cooperation and prompt action is very much appreciated. Thanking you in advance.


Teacher in Charge,

(GEPAT GEDIP)
Organizer
Public Speaking Competition 2009

c.c. to: 1. The Principal
2. Senior Assistant for Co-curriculum
3. Head of Language Department
4. Organizer of Language Month
5. Head of the English Language Panel

Thursday, March 12, 2009

MISSION

The mission of the club is:

  1. 1. to train students to be able to chair meetings
    2. to produce students who are well verse in the English Language
    3. to be able to take part in competitions at zone levels

VISION

To make ELS an excellent hub for language training

PUBLIC SPEAKING 2008

WORKING COMMITTEE

Chairperson:
Serena Claire Ak Christopher (Form 6AS)

Secretary:
Nea Yvonnie Casiopia Ak Alex(Form 6AS)

Treasurer:
Siaw Yee Neo(Form 6AS)

In-Charge 0f Publicity:
Jeniffer Diana Ak Juwell (Form 6AS)
Sulan Ak Jack Sparrow (Form 6AS)

In-charge Of PA System:
Chong Kim Yong (Form 6AS)
Chai Jing Heng (Form 6AS)

Master of Ceremony:
Lim Lian Fen (Form 6AS)
Joanna Adau (Form 6AS)

Servers:
Claudia havilland Ak Jungkin (Form 6AS)
Jennnieca Ak Dari (Form 6AS)

Room Arrangement:
Phang Hock Lung(Form 6AS)
Banadict Fabian Ak Thomas (Form 6AS)

Sub-committee Members:
Stephenie Elsie Ak Harry (Form 6AK1)
Dyg Nurul Ezzarina Vt Abg Zainal Abidin (Form 6AK3)
Logan Ak Joe (Form 6AK4)
Mohd Sphian B. Kancil (Form 6AK5)