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Last Minute Offer: MONEY BACK
Get HK$200 credit when you obtain a poem materials package which can be used to purchase Drills for Skills English practice e-books. An e-mail will be sent to you after payment for the mechanics on how to redeem your e-books using your credit.
NEW! Coaching-Demo
The Coaching-Demo shows Dr Helen or another coach demonstrating the poem including helpful tips for a winning performance! She helps students understand the poem better and demonstrates the whole poem showing how to do the facial expression, voice variation, and techniques such as pausing.
This is available for the following popular poems:
Speech Festival Essential Materials Package
The package includes the following:
Clear guidelines (PDF format) with suggestions for:
- Facial Expression and Body Language
- Tone/Stress/Emphasis
- Poetic Devices (such as rhyming/rhythm/similes)
- Technique including Pausing and Pace
Click to view/download
*With visuals (photos/links to videos) to help students understand the poem (Understanding is vital to facial expression and voice)
MP3 audio recital of the poem (my voice) to model:
- Correct pronunciation
- Technical skill (where to pause and the length of pauses)
- Word stress/variation/expression
- Intonation
Click to listen to/download sample
Access to a closed Facebook group with tips to make it fun for students and improve grammar and writing too!
*Make sure to give us your Facebook name and e-mail after purchase so we can add you to the closed group.
PLUS: Get a SOLO VERSE Tips & Strategies book when you purchase a materials package!
Essential Materials Package Pricing
Primary 1-3
HK$650/package
Poem Bundle* (inc. video):
HK$830
Primary 4-6
HK$800/package
Poem Bundle* (inc. video):
HK$980
Secondary
HK$600-1,000/package
Poem Bundle* (inc. video):
HK$1,180
*Poem Bundles are available for select popular poems only.
Please note that if you find any difference between the poem in the book and our poem, email us as we sourced some online while waiting for the book.
How to order:
Step 1: Scroll down to see available materials.
Step 2: Click the cart icon and make payment. You do not need a Paypal account. You only need a valid credit card.
Step 3: Download the materials from the links you receive. (The download link will be sent to the e-mail you used for online payment. Please check both your inbox and spam folder for the payment confirmation e-mail.)
Quick Links to Materials
Solo Verse Speaking Open
N1
I Can See You Now
by Eric Finney
Ages 5 - 7
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250  |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$650 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$830 |
Available
N2
Book-Heart
by Grace Nichols
Age 8
Available
N3
Teacher
by Roger Stevens
Age 9
Available
N4
Give Thanks
by Brenda Williams
Age 10
Available
N5
Houses
by Robert Hull
Age 11
Available
N6
The Doorman
by Judith Kazantkis
Age 12
Available
N8
The Famous
by Carol Ann Duffy
Age 14
Available
Solo Verse Speaking Non-Open
GIRLS
Primary
20
A Porcupine
by Roger McGough
P1-2
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$650 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$830 |
Available
21
Sounds
by Irene Rawnsley
P1-2
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$650 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$830 |
Available
22
Pearls
by Jean Little
P1-2
Available
23
Class Warfare
by Roger McGough
P3
Available
24
Sounds Like Magic
by Celia Warren
P3
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$650 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$830 |
Available
25
Magic Cat
by Peter Dixon
P3
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$650 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$830 |
Available
26
Strangeways
by Roger McGough
P4
Available
27
Uncle Terry
by Roger McGough
P4
Available
28
Remind Me to Smile
by Celia Warren
P4
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
29
At the End of a School Day
by Wes Magee
P5
Available
30
The Shooting Stars
by James Carter
P5
Available
31
The Magic Pebble
by Roger McGough
P5
Available
32
How Do You Say Goodbye
by Lois Simmie
P6
Available
33
Rainbow Rice
by Clare Bevan
P6
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
34
The Fox and the Grapes
by Celia Warren
P6
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
Secondary
35
Willow Pattern
by Tony Mitton
S1
Available
36
No Grannies in this Poem
by Roger McGough
S1
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$1,000 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$1,180 |
Available
37
Trees are Great
by Roger McGough
S1
Available
38
Python
Yoruba Poem
S2
Available
39
The Snowman
by Roger McGough
S2
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$1,000 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$1,180 |
Available
40
On a Swing
by Jane Clarke
S2
Available
41
Daffodils
by William Wordsworth
S3
Available
42
Two Witches Discuss Good Grooming
by John Coldwell
S3
Available
43
Morning Meeting
by Vernon Scannell
S3
Available
45
The Sixth Sense
by Marian Swinger
S4
Available
47
Magnolia Avenue
by Elizabeth Brewster
S5
Available
Solo Verse Speaking Non-Open
BOYS
Primary
51
Jack
by Daphne Kitching
P1-2
Available
52
I Had a Nickel
by Anonymous
P1-2
Available
53
Grounded
by Eric Finney
P3
Available
54
Pull the Other One
by Roger McGough
P3
Available
55
What She Did
by Roger McGough
P4
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
56
The Yo-yo Man
by Anne Logan
P4
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
57
Counting the Stars
by Ian McMillan
P5
Available
58
Why Do I Have to Clean My Room?
by Jack Prelutsky
P5
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
59
About Knees
by Alison Chisholm
P6
Available
60
Mafia Cats
by Roger McGough
P6
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$800 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$980 |
Available
Secondary
61
The All-Purpose Children's Poem
by Roger McGough
S1
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$1,000 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$1,180 |
Available
62
Football Training
by Celia Warren
S1
|
Coaching-Demo Only HK$250 |
Poem Materials (mp3+PDF) HK$1,000 |
Poem Materials + Coaching-Demo HK$1,180 |
Available
63
The Pirate
by Hugh Chesterman
S2
Available
64
I'm Free
by John Kitching
S2
Available
65
Goodbat Nightman
by Roger McGough
S3
Available
Please note that the requirements vary from adjudicator to adjudicator and each child has varying levels of ability and confidence. The most important thing for parents to remember is that this competition is about building confidence in speaking English. Our recording and guidelines/interpretations are for reference and each student will bring their own individual elements to the poem.
Please note that while all rights are to the poets for the content, we own the analysis, guidelines, interpretation and recording. As such, materials are for individual students only. They are not permitted to be used in tuition centers and legal action will be taken if this breach of intellectual property is found. Local Hong Kong School registered teachers may contact us by e-mail for special arrangements.
All copyright goes to the poets. No infringement of copyright is intended.
"I am soooooo touched by the thoughtfulness and recognition that you bestowed upon Anthony. I have to say your love and dedication for students is unfathomable, and I can see God's grace in how you steer your students through their challenges, pursuits and most importantly, difficult times. "
-Edna (Parent of 3 students)
"Education is not about filling a bucket, but lighting a fire! "
- William Yeats
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Testimonials
E-books for students to help understanding of poetry and practice reading comprehension at the same time.
Click on the books for more details.
suitable for students from K3-P2
Quick links to check if your child's piece is available
Open
Solo Verse Speaking
Boys and Girls
Open
Solo Prose Speaking
Non-open
Solo Verse Speaking
Girls
Non-open
Solo Verse Speaking
Boys
While winning is fantastic, the process of learning the poem, practicing and performing is MORE important for the future development of your child.
The areas developed:
- Confidence
- Performance Skills
- Self-expression
- Voice training
- Pronunciation
Touching thank you message from one of the VCSL children - please take a moment to watch it:
Special thanks from me:
For all the beautiful thank you messages and e-mails I have received from you and your children. They really touched me deeply. Thank you also for sending me all the comments sheets and the beautiful photos of your smiling children.
To all the parents who supported the rehearsal event. It was a great success. Next year I hope I can accommodate more students.
To those of you who pray for me and my ongoing battle with a rare life-threatening medical condition. Your kindness means so much to me and I treasure every single day that I have to work with you all.
MOST importantly thank you to all of the children who are such rays of JOY and HOPE!
- Wendy Hall
"I am soooooo touched by the thoughtfulness and recognition that you bestowed upon Anthony. I have to say your love and dedication for students is unfathomable, and I can see God's grace in how you steer your students through their challenges, pursuits and most importantly, difficult times. "
-Edna (Parent of 3 students)
"Education is not about filling a bucket, but lighting a fire! "
- William Yeats
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