Closing date for entries 8th October 2026

Section 4

ENTRY FEE £2.00

COMPETITORS RECEIVING ANY TUITION IN, OR ATTENDING SPEECH / DRAMA LESSONS ETC MUST ENTER THE PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED EVENTS (SECTION 4A)

COPY OF OWN CHOICE POEMS TO BE SENT WITH ENTRY FEE TO GENERAL SECRETARY (ROSIE BREEN)

Verse Speaking

Verse Speaking is focused on the spoken performance of poetry, with particular emphasis on vocal technique. Competitors should concentrate on clear diction, pronunciation, pace, rhythm, phrasing, projection, tone and appropriate expression to bring the poem to life. Hand gestures, mime and acted movements are not required; the emphasis should remain on the voice and the effective communication of the poet’s words.

Sunday 11^th October 2026 @ 9.00AM

Ev.32 Pre-school (Boys & Girls) Own Choice

Ev.33 P.1 Girls The Little Frog

Ev.34 P.1 Boys Crabby

Ev.35 P.2 Girls Undersea

Ev.36 P.2 Boys Snowball

Ev.37 P.3 Girls It’s a Bit Rich

Ev.38 P.3 Boys Under the Stairs

………….……………Hall will be closed for lunch…………………………

1.30PM

Ev.39 P.4 Girls On Mother’s Day

Ev.40 P.4 Boys Picking Teams

Ev.41 P.5 Girls I Opened a Book

Ev.42 P.5 Boys Daddy Fell into the Pond

Ev.43 P.6 Girls The Grey Horse

Ev.44 P.6 Boys Change

Ev.45 P.7 Girls Creative Writing

Ev.46 P.7 Boys Saw My Teacher on a Saturday

POST PRIMARY

Ev.47 Year 8 Own Choice

Ev.48 Year 9 Own Choice

Ev.49 Year 10 Own Choice

Ev.50 Year 11 Own Choice

Ev.51 Year 12 Own Choice

Section 4A

PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED VERSE SPEAKING ENTRY FEE £2.00

Ev.52 Boys and girls under 6 Own Choice

Ev.53 Boys and girls under 8 Own Choice

Ev.54 Boys and girls under 10 Own Choice

Ev.55 Boys and girls under 12 Own Choice

Ev.56 Boys and girls under 14 Own Choice

Ev.57 Boys and girls under 16 Own Choice

This year we are delighted to offer a scholarship for the winner of the Best Overall in Professionally Prepared Verse Speaking

Section 4

ENTRY FEE £2.00

Section 4A

PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED VERSE SPEAKING ENTRY FEE £2.00

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