Results of the 56th Speech Festival

Results of the 56th Speech Festival

	Name	Class	Poem	Teacher-in-charge	Marks	Place	Comments
1.	Tsang Siu Yi 曾肇怡	7A	The Seven Ages of Man by William Shakespare	PI/NET	86	1st	A very challenging choice and you paced this effectively. You spoke with the philosophies voice and tone. The contracts were observed and communicated quite well. BE even more adventurous with variation. (pace/pause etc). The lower vocal register needed more exploration but you shared this very effectively.
2.	Wong Tse Ning 黃子寧	5A	The Wild Horses by Mary Gilmore	NET	86	2nd	Lovely, firm opening. You caught the exciting mood of poem. Presented with energy. Pronunciation is developed well. You tried to change your pace to mold the words. Well presented. Good
3.	Chau Chun Kit 周俊傑	1B	Who Wants to be a Dragonfly? By Laurence Lerner	TP	86	3rd	What a big voice. Time passed – Pause good. Brackets worked well. Final vowels beautifully lengthened but sometimes tone a little harsh. You found the depth of final lines and gave us the required shock.
4.	Wong Choi Lai 黃彩麗	5A	The Wild Horse By Mary Gilmore	NET	85	3rd	Pleasure tone of voice. We could hear you easily. Pronunciation is progressing well. Remember to grip final consonants even more friendly. Well prepared. You caught the excitement in poem. Good work.
5.	Chow Chi Lung 周志龍	7A	Adam Talks to the Press by Adele Geras	CL/NET	85	3rd	A very polished interpretation of the poem. The emphases were placed swiftly but do not snatch at phrases – allow yourself TIME to communicate your view of Adam to the audience. Overall a switful performance.
6.	Chan Yuen Man 陳婉文	5C	The Wild Horses by Mary Gilmore	PI	85		(Release hands) Such pleasant voice – but be sure we can hear you clearly. Some appreciation of the rhythmical phrasing. I think you saw the horses – so sustain vocalization to the end – the climax. However, promising work.
7.	Lee Yin Ling 李燕玲	5C	The Wild Horses by Mary Gilmore	YK	83		A good attempt at speaking this difficult poem with expression. Pronunciation is coming well. Remember to grip final consonants mood more firmly. You spoke a little too quickly. Give the listeners time to follow and enjoy listening to the poem. We could hear you easily.
8.	Chow Chi Lung > 周志龍	7A	The Seven Ages of Man by William Shapespare	CL/NET	83		A very good choice. The "speech" was well conveyed with thought – also with enthusiasm. Be even more aware of the rhythm of Shakespeare's verse. Pause/pace/emphasis – all needed greater care. However, you convey this with vitality and some effective dramatic contrast. A dramatic interpretation.
9.	Tsang Siu Yi> 曾肇怡	7A	On a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes by Thomas Gray	PI	83		Presentation: Delightful voice Pronunciation Azure: Malignant
10.	Lie Yuen Yi 李苑怡	3A	Casting a Spell by Elizabeth Jennings	IM	82		Comments A warm and resonant vocal tone – but slow down a little – shape the verse with pause in order to reinforce the sense of the poem. Develop final reaction a little more
11.	Kong Chi Huen 江智烜	3A	Dreaming the Unicorn By Tony Mitton	IM	82		A good start here 1st tune well spoken with a feeling for the magic. Colour words even more and use more emphasis to really bring this poem to life well learnt! Quite a good ending.
12.	Liu Cheuk Ting 廖卓婷	5C	The Wild Horses	PI	82		(Release hands) Pleasant natural speaking – now avoid some fading tone, thereby losing some clarity and climax. Some appreciation of the rhythmical phrasing.
13.	Wong Ka Yan 黃嘉恩	6B	News Feature Presentation	PI	82		Introduction rather humid. Diction unclear. Eye contact quite well developed. Quotes – well focused. No mention of notables visiting the conference. No mention of topics for discussion. These would have filled your time. 14 seconds remaining.
14.	Leung Ka Lun 梁嘉倫	1A	Who Wants to be a Dragonfly? by Laurence Lerner	YC	81		Some excellent vowel sound but there are consonants which are a problem and do prevent you reaching your potential. With practice this will improve. I have no doubt. Final Question Good.
15.	Lee Sin To 李善濤	2A	Only the Bones of the Dinosaurs by Geraldine McCaughrean	MA	80		A performance with showed understanding of the topic in its intelligent phrases. Now work to colour words vocally and facially so to really involve audience.
16.	Leung Tak On 梁德安	2A	Only the Bones of the Dinosaurs by Geraldine McCaughrean	KH	80		We need to left 'bones'. Look again at punctuation. Some phrases were run together and therefore difficult to follow. Take time to be emotionally involved to colour poem.
17.	Kwok Sin Yi 郭倩怡	3B	Casting a Spell	IM	80		A thoughtful interpretation – but shape the poem with pause and slow down a little. Proper the voice a little more for this large room.
18.	Law Hoi Yan 羅凱茵	5B	The Wild Horses by Mary Gilmore	CY	80		(Release hands) Commendable creation – but avoid showing – sustain controlled vocal tone. Some appreciation of the rhythmical phrasing. I think you saw the horses – so sustain and appreciate climax.
19.	Lau Yiu Wing 劉耀榮	1B	Who Wants to be a Dragonfly? by Laurence Lerner	CL	79		Some effective longer vowel sounds at end of lines – Good. But now bring LIFE to the Poem. Drop Pitch and change pace at brackets. Careful that posture helps to establish stage presence. Don’t lean weight on one leg. Pace a little disjoined.
20.	Lee Kit Ying 李潔瑩	4D	Nurse’s Song by William Blake	CY	79		You spoke carefully and responded to the moods and characters with understanding. You stood firmly and shared fully. Now let the happiness of the evening show on your face and emphasis it vocally. Sincere work, clear voice. Slightly steady pace today.
21.	Chung Kai Pong 鍾啟邦	1A	Billy McBone by Allan Ahlberg	TP	78		You start well, and you speak out well. But diction needs call – all the words are not clear. Think of the meaning of the words and show the story of Billy with us. Too much on the out vocal level.
22.	Chau Tsun Kit 周俊傑	1B	Billy McBone by Allan Ahlberg	TP	78		Comments You stand well and you speak out well. Contend to work on the diction – particularly the consonant at the end of words. Find more variety in the pace and the vocal intensity. You lost concentrate towards the end.
23.	Chung To Hong 鍾道康	5G	A Case of Murder by Vernon Scannell	PI	78		You have a good posture and a nice narrative for the poem. The articulation needs a little more definition. You must try to give weight to the horror of the story. Feel the reaction. Vary the pace and use pause. Insecurity with words. Does not allow for full growth of the poem.
24.	Tsang Siu Yi 曾肇怡	7A	New Feature Presentation	PI/NET	78		Good introduction. Good information – well analysed. Eye contact limited. Good vocal paragraphing. (20 seconds remaining) Treats, Remedies are not mentioned in sufficient detail.
25.	So Hiu Shan 蘇曉珊	2A	The Ghost Teacher by Allan Ahlberg	SZ	77		An accurate speaking of the poem but you did have a struggle to remember all those words. So there was a little in delivery. Overall a good attempt.
26.	Wong Po Kwan 王寶君	4D	Nurse’s Song by William Blake	KH	77		You stood firmly and spoke with care and confidence. The characters were defined, the moods were understood, and you shaped the poem well. (Echoed is necessary) Sincere work, just let the rhythm from freely. Expressive face. Strengthen the consonant.
27.	Ngan Lit Chun顏列駿	2A	Number One and the Butterfly by U A Fanthorpe	PI	75		Careful clear speech – still check on the ‘th’ and ‘r’ sounds. A little even in pace. You spoke slowly as you concentrated on the words – when you are not 100% secure in the words it does make it hard to interpret the effectively. You started well, but faded out as you work on.
28.	Tse Siu Ping 謝筱萍	4A	Nurse’s Song by William Blake	CY	75		You stood firmly and spoke with care and understanding. Use the pauses for greater emphasis, don’t rush your responsive presentation. The characters were defined. Use more projection to share with all the audience. Sincere work. Strengthen the consonant for greater clarity. Persevere, you have much to offer.
29.	Chan Fung Kwan 陳鳳關	4C	Nurse’s Song by William Blake	SC	75		You spoke with immediate understanding and response to the moods and characters. (Hold your concentration firmly then you work lose the words). Such a lively, rhythmic and aptly varied interpretation. Expressive face. Persevere, you have much to offer. Strengthen, the consonant for greater clarity.
30.	Hui Ching Yiu 許靜妍	5B	The Wild Horses by Mary Gilmore	CY	75		(Release Hands) Bright voice – now add colour to your words. Really see the horses – feel the rhythmical phrasing. Considerable unreal ion – so relax vocally.