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We are now accepting speech festival applications. We offer you a video of the poem reading, a PDF explaining how to read the poem with an interpretation and other advice. Plus 3 coaching sessions by Whatsapp. You may send a video of your child reading the poem and our coaches will reply with audio and text advice on how to improve.

P1-3 Sign up here https://www.elite-kids.org/order-form1597757086063

P4-6 Sign up here https://www.elite-kids.org/order-form1597767543155

Secondary Sign up here https://www.elite-kids.org/order-form1597767757841We also offer a poem selection service.You can sign up now and chose your poem at a later date to hold your spot.Materials packages only are also available. Once you have placed your order fill in the intake form here:
https://forms.gle/JAevCfp2Kf6gQrmE7Limited spots available so sign up today! How else can we help you? Please do let us know!Dr. Helen Maffini
Director Elite Kids- a Branch of MindBE Education

Hong Kong Speech Festival

Hong Kong Speech Festival: Important Updates

  • The Essential Materials Package (PDF poem guidelines plus video demo of poem recital) with optional add-on Individual Coaching
  • Only materials for SOLO VERSE (Open and Non-Open) will be offered this year. Strictly NO Prose Speaking/Reading, Choral Speaking, and others.
  • Most are AVAILABLE NOW for purchase. 
  • Coaching begins in October for those who purchase the add-on individual coaching.
  • Please send all enquiries to elitekids@mindbe-education.com
  • Speech Festival period is from 18 Nov to 18 Dec 2020. Deadline of submission of entry forms: 18 Sep at 5pm (online) / 17 Sep at 5pm (in person). If you need help with registration, please contact your child’s school.
  • Find more information about the HK Speech Festival at https://www.hksmsa.org.hk/en/speech-festival/hong-kong-schools-speech-festival-english-speech/

Speech Festival Essential Materials Package
for Training and Preparation
(SOLO VERSE only)

Clear poem guidelines (PDF) + poem video demo (mp4)

Optional add-on: Individual Coaching by WhatsApp

  • Helps students understand the poem better
  • Demonstrates how to do the suggested facial expression and body language
  • Shows voice variation (tone/stress/emphasis) and technique (pausing/pace)
  • Teaches poetic devices (such as rhyming/rhythm/similes)
  • Plus other helpful tips for a winning performance!
SPEECH FESTIVAL TRAINING REVIEWS

What is the Essential Materials Package?


Sample Poem Video Demo

VIEW SAMPLE POEM PDF GUIDELINES

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