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ENGLISH DRAMA COMPETITION
FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA

1 Introduction

The Drama Competition serves as a platform for students and teachers to promote and demonstrate creative ideas in their work. Drama motivates students to use English and therefore, their command of the language can be improved.

It is hoped that Drama themes such as peace, prosperity, love, sacrifice, dynamism, integration and/or historical events can instill values amongst students to be more sensitive and appreciative towards local art.

2 Aim

2.1 To support the nation’s efforts to encourage the use of English Language amongst students.

2.2 To encourage students to appreciate drama as it promotes integration and inculcates moral values.

2.3 To provide the opportunity for students and teachers to exhibit their talents and creativity in the art of dramatization; the usage of English which incorporates script writing, directing, stage management and other technical aspects.

3 General Rules

3.1 This competition is open to all students from Form 1 to 5 in all government-aided schools. Each team comprises a maximum of 15 participants (including the technical crew: stage manager, technical coordinator, set and prop assistant) and two teachers-in-charge.

3.2 All team members must be from the same school.

3.3 The winning team will represent the state at the zone level. The zone champion team will compete at the national level.

3.4 Duration of stage performance is limited to 20 minutes.

3.5 The drama must incorporate one of the following themes:-

3.5.1 Patriotism 2. Love 3. Socio-cultural 4. Dynamism 5. Harmony 6. Historical Events 7. Myth/Legend

3.6 Participating teams are encouraged to use original

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