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.

3.2 Team: Each team should comprise 5 to 15 pupils inclusive of performers and
musicians. Each team should be accompanied by 2 teachers.

3.3 Time: On-stage presentation is 5 to 8 minutes. Marks will be deducted

thereafter. 2 minutes is allocated for stage preparation before and another 2
minutes after the presentation with the two teachers as stage technicians.

3.3.1 Performance should be confined to the stage only.

3.3.2 The timing of the presentation starts with the first movement or first
word uttered by the singers or any sound effects produced

3.4 Theme: Choice or selection of theme is open

3.5 Lyrics:

3.5.1 Lyrics can be original or adapted.

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: Props should be minimal.

3.8 Costume: Participants should wear appropriate costumes in line with the
characters they portray.

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 Co-curriculum and Arts,
Ministry of Education.

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.

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.

 This concept paper is valid until further notification or revision from the Ministry of
Education and can be used at all levels for competitions organized by the Ministry.

Division of Co-curriculum and Arts

Ministry of Education, Malaysia

LIRIK LAGU IF ALL THE RAINDROPS

THEME : HEALTHY LIVING If all the raindrops

I LOVE YOU Were yogurt and cheese

Oh what a rain that would be

I love you
Standing outside with my mouth open
You love Me wide
We’re a happy family Ah...ah...ah...ah...
With a great big hug If all the raindrops

And a kiss from me to you Were yogurt and cheese

Won’t you say Oh what a rain that would be.

You love me too?

If all the snowflakes
I love you
Were beans and potatoes
You love me
Oh what a snow that would be
We’re best friends like friends should
be Standing outside with my mouth open
wide
With a great big hug
Ah...ah...ah...ah...
And kiss from me to you
If all the snowflakes
Won’t you say Were beans and potatoes
You love me too? Oh what a snow that would be

If all the sunbeam

Were carrots and papayas

Oh what a sun that would be

Standing outside with my mouth open

wide

Ah...ah...ah...ah...

If all the sunbeam

Were carrots and papayas

Oh what a sun that would be

Handwash Song Let’s wash your hands

Rub your hands with soap and water, 7 easy steps to wash your hands

Now the back with all your fingers, To keep the germs away

Rub your palms and fingers together, Healthy life all you need

Knuckles to your palms all together, Let’s wash your hands

Round and round your thumb here we go

now,
AWESOME FUN
Thumbs up and rub across your palm now
Active play
Rub around your wrist don't forget,
Healthy food
It's so easy to just do that.
Peaceful sleep
7 easy steps to wash your hands
Awesome fun
To keep the germs away

Healthy life all you need Let do it….Come on

Let’s wash your hands 1, 2, 3, 4

7 easy steps to wash your hands What do we need?

To keep the germs away Active play

Healthy life all you need Outdoor fun and exercise

Let’s wash your hands What do we need?
One...Rub your hands with soap and
Healthy food.
water,

Two…Now the back with all your fingers, Get nutrients to feel alive

Three..Rub your palms and fingers What do we need?

together,
Peaceful sleep.
Four..Knuckles to your palms all together,
So we can reenergise
Five..Round and round your thumb here
we go now, What do we have?

Six…Thumbs up and rub across your palm Awesome fun

now
All we have to do is try (2x)
Seven..Rub around your wrist don't forget,
Active play
It's so easy to just do that.
Healthy food
7 easy steps to wash your hands
Peaceful sleep
To keep the germs away
Awesome fun
Healthy life all you need
Let’s try