1. P1 & P2 Oral Programme

2. RATIONALE Aligned with one of the C2015 outcomes, “To be confident speakers” & the Primary Education Review & Implementation (PERI) committee’s recommendation to teach through engaging pedagogies.

3. English Department Oralcy Programmes 6-year oralcy plan P1 Speech & Drama oral programme P2 Drama for Life oral programme P3 – Readers’ Theatre (incorporate with TenW2 & Project Work in Semester 1) P4 – Puppet Show (incorporate with Family Under the Bridge & JEWEL) P5 – A Short Skit (adapted from Prince & the Pauper) P6 – P6 Oral Package & Oral Practices Speak Good English Movement Week in July – P1 to P5 Storytelling competitions, Class & Level competitions TDP – P5 Debates & P4 Media (Print & Broadcast)

4. P1 & P2 Oral Programme Objectives: stimulate pupils’ imagination and creativity build pupils’ self-esteem and poise develop personal and interpersonal skills learn how to communicate effectively be confident to speak in public

5. Outcomes of the Oral Programmes Pupils to be more expressive and confident in Spoken English Pupils to pick up the following skills: Drama SkillsEnglish SkillsLife Skills Body Language Mime & Role Play Improvisation Voice Skills Characterisation Articulation Storytelling Dramatic Reading Pronunciation Vocabulary Critical Thinking Poise & Confidence Self-Esteem Teamwork Presentation

6. Details of P1 Speech & Drama oral programme Duration: 15 lessons,1hr per lesson Day: Tuesdays (from Tues, 23 March 2010 to Tues, 17 August 2010) Time: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Course Fee per pupil: $ 57.00 (School pays $17.00, Pupil pays $40.00) Course Expectation: Pupils have to attend 80% of the classes to enjoy the full subsidy. NB: Pupils not eligible for Edusave must pay $ 40.00 cash/cheque

7. Details of P2 Drama for Life Oral Programme Duration: 10 lessons,11/2hr per lesson Day: Tuesdays (from Tues, 26 January 2010 to Tues, 20 April 2010) Time: 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Course Fee per pupil: $ 60.00 (School pays $18.00, Pupil pays $42.00) Course Expectation: Pupils have to attend 80% of the classes to enjoy the full subsidy. NB: Pupils not eligible for Edusave must pay $ 42.00 cash/cheque

8. Performances On the last lesson, pupils will put a performance and parent will be cordially invited for the event. Time and Venue to be confirmed on a later date.