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RANDFONTEIN ARTS & CULTURE ASSOCIATION

Mission Statement

The Vision of RACA (Randfontein Arts & Culture Association) is to promote the arts, in all its
forms, in and around the West Rand community through encouraging the youth to
participate and become involved in the artistic and cultural experience.

The Mission of RACA is then to present an annual eisteddfod to allow the youth a platform
in which to participate in cultural activities and not only develop their creative talents but
ultimately develop a confidence within themselves and creating and nurturing their own
creative voices.

RACA Values
▪ Passion
▪ Diversity
▪ Inclusivity
▪ Credibility
▪ Professionalism

RACA Eisteddfod
✓ Participation in the eisteddfod is open to all schools, studios and individuals, subject
to the required entry fees.
✓ Please remember an Eisteddfod is not a competition, you compete against yourself,
the adjudicators look at the performance in front of them.
✓ RACA is affiliated with Talent Africa. Diamond and Platinum winners can contact
them to enter in further rounds.
✓ Please note that additional costs would be involved should a participant choose to
enter in any further rounds. RACA is simply affiliated with Talent Africa. All
information is available directly from the organisation. See contact details in the
administrative details section.
✓ It is the responsibility of participants to be au fait with the rules and regulations of
the affiliated organisation.
✓ The RACA entry fee per individual who participates will amount to R90.00 PER
ITEM. The entry fee for of RACA larger groups (6 or more participants) will
amount to R400.00. Small groups (2-5 participants) pay per individual.
✓ Diamond Club members will pay an annual entry fee of R600.00 for a maximum
number of 10 entries (entries must be for diamond club members only),
excluding late entries or re-scheduling. If entries exceed 10, normal entry fees will
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be charged.
 ✓ No limits on number of schools/studios or number of entries per
school/studio/individual/group.
✓ All events and items will be adjudicated by impartial, credible and professional
adjudicators.
RACA Awards
✓ Top achieving groups/individuals with a minimum of a Diamond Award, will receive a
reward. GALA AWARDS CEREMONY DETAILS WILL BE COMMUNICATED.

Administrative Details
Banking details:

ABSA Bank
Randfontein High School
Account no. 320146968 (Cheque Account)
Branch – Randfontein
Branch code – 334341
Include reference e.g. RACA – P Smit

Contact details

Rodney Prins
Project Manager – RACA Eisteddfod
raca@rhs.co.za
(Cell) 079 0955 129
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 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ENTRIES
Conditions
 The competition is open to everyone on the following conditions:
o There are no limits to the number of entries a participant may partake in.
o Participants should observe the time allowed per item as outlined in this
prospectus. Please note that times might differ in further rounds of the
affiliated organisations, ATKV, etc.
o Participants should adhere to copyright where applicable.
o RACA and its host venues are indemnified against any loss, theft or injury
sustained during the festival.
o Participants agree to adhere to the general guidelines in this section, as well
as the specific guidelines provided at the beginning of each section in this
prospectus.

Adjudication
 Only experienced and competent adjudicators will be used. Please note that the
adjudicator’s decision is final. No member of the public may engage in any way
with the adjudicator with regards to his/her decision. All complaints should be
taken up with the organizers by e-mail within 7 days of the adjudication.

Entry Fees
 The entry fee is R90.00 per item per individual who participates.
 Small Groups (2-5 participants) pay R90.00 per individual
 R400.00 is payable for groups consisting of 6 individuals or more.

An additional fee will be charged for late entries and rescheduling as

adjudicators charge for additional shifts.
 Late entries: R100.00 (for individuals, small groups)
 Late entries R500.00 for large groups.
 The correct amount should accompany all entries. No entries will be processed if the
entry fees are outstanding.
 Entry fees are not refundable.
 PLEASE NOTE that an adjudicator must be paid for additional days or part of the day,
these fees will cover those costs. ADJUDICATORS ARE PAID PER HOUR.
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Schools/Studios
• All participants entered under the name of a school should be bona fide learners of
that school
• Participants may only be entered under the name of one institution. The onus is on
the school to give credit to a learner should that learner be entered individually or
through a studio.
• Please take note that often it is necessary to schedule different grades in a
single timeslot. However, learners are adjudicated according to the grade that
they are entered under and not compared to learners in other grades.

Pre-primary/Grade R
• Participants of all ages are welcome to enter the eisteddfod. The RACA
committee will try, as far as possible, to group pre-school learners according
to their ages and in so-doing try and level the playing field. Adjudicators will
judge according to the age of the learner and not generalise the pre-school or
Grade R phase. In this respect, we would like to appeal to all coaches,
educators and parents to indicate the age of the learner when completing
the entry form.

Entry Form
• It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is entered for the
correct item and that the information submitted on the google entry form is
correct, including the spelling of names
• In a group, the individual with the highest grade will determine the grade
under which the group will be entered
• A separate entry form should be completed for each individual
participant/group
• On small groups must be completed on the excel spreadsheet, the names and
grades of all participants must be indicated, it must remain unchanged as
certificates will be printed based on original entries only. Should participants
change, the cost of additional certificates will be charged.
• All the information as required on the google entry form should be provided
• All entries for an individual should be provided on the same form
• Please ensure that the exact number of members in a group is indicated on
the entry form
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 • It is possible to print individual certificates for large group participant,
provided that correct names are on the list and submitted to the office at least
ONE WEEK before the performance

Venues & Performances

o RACA 2025 will be hosted LIVE at Randfontein High School
o Outside venues can be accommodated but needs to be applied for and
a school or studio will need to have at least 100 entries to qualify

Awards
 Certificates will be issued to each participant according to the following
criteria:
▪ Diamond (A++) - 95% +
▪ Platinum (A+) - 90% - 94%
▪ Gold (A) - 85% - 89%
▪ Gold (A-) - 80% - 84%
▪ Silver (B) - 70% - 79%
▪ Certificate - Acknowledgement

Awards Ceremony
 Gala Awards ceremony will be held after the eisteddfod.
(COMMUNICATION WILL BE SENT OUT CLOSER TO THE TIME)
 Awards will be issued in various categories.
 A certificate will be issued to category winners (individuals who obtained the
highest percentage in a specific phase with a minimum of 95% (Diamond)
as follows:
✓ Grade 0 (R) – 3, Grade 4 – 6, Grade 7 – 9, Grade 10 - Open
Section
 Category winners will be presented to the individual who obtained the
highest number of Diamond awards in a specific category: Vocal,
Instrumental, Speech and Drama, Dance and Creative Work (A GOOGLE
DRIVE LINK WILL BE SENT OUT)
 The Top Twenty Performers (in individual items) will become members of the
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Diamond Club.
SECTION A – CHOIRS

 All choirs are required to perform a programme consisting of 3

songs and up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
 Arrangements for accompanists and any additional requirement should
be made well in advance.
 Although Junior Primary School choirs normally sing in unison, they are
encouraged to include part-singing. Senior Primary School choirs are
expected to sing in two or more parts.
 A choir should have at least 10 members.
 Backing tracks are allowed as part of the programme.
 Please ensure that the choir is entered under the correct phase/grade
code. Please take note of the required entry code below as well as the
phase/grade table provided.

Phase/grade code
13 Pre-school / Grade R
14 Junior Primary (Grade 1 – 3)
15 Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7)
16 Secondary School (Grade 8 – 12)
17 Open Section

Example – A secondary school would enter as follow:

C H R 0 0 1 / 1 6
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SECTION B –INSTRUMENTAL SECTION

 Entries are categorised according to school grades. Grading in this context has
no link with the grading of external examining bodies as a performance level
indicator.
 All students who have been studying music for less than 18 months
should enter in the novice category.
 It is recommended that more advanced participants are encouraged to
perform works as they were originally composed, rather than simplified
arrangements.
 The classification of music into style periods is determined by the
characteristics of music rather than dates.
 A recital will be a programme consisting of 3 pieces. The pieces must contrast
in style and/or tempo and /or character. No piece that has been entered
separately may be performed in this section.
 Solo instrumentalists may perform items unaccompanied or accompanied.
 All solo performances should be entered in categories for “solo”
performances (although it might be accompanied by a piano) and will be
adjudicated as solo performances, except if the accompanist is also a student.
 Bands/orchestras/ensembles will be classified as any combination of string,
woodwind and brass instruments with or without percussion. Entries in this
section may consist of a short programme, not exceeding 10 minutes.
 Percussion bands will be classified as such if it consists of tuned or/and
untuned percussion instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.
 When accompaniment is used, the standard of the accompaniment should at
least equal the standard of the performance as it forms part of the ensemble.
 Please note that all performances should remain within the time limit.
Exceeding the time limit may result in the termination of the performance.
 Entries in the “Other Instruments Not Listed” category, must specify the instrument
to ensure correct adjudication.
 Participants provide own instruments.
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  Complete the entry form by referring to the tables below:

INSTRUMENT CODES INSTRUMENTAL CATEGORY CODES

Piano PIA Novice Solo (Primary School) 200

Recorder REC Novice Solo (Secondary School) 201

Refer to grade /
phase codes for
Strings STR Baroque and Earlier/Classical/Romantic 202

time limits
Woodwind WOO Modern/Contemporary/Jazz 205
Brass BRA Own Choice (Solo) 208
Percussion PER Sight Reading (Vocal/Instrumental 209
Guitar GUI Novice Pupil & Teacher Duo 210 1 min
Harp HAR Duo 211 5 min
Turntables and mixers TTM Trio 212 5 min
Mixed Instrumental MIG Quartet 213 5 min
Groups
Other Instruments Not NOT Quintet 214 8 min
Listed
Sextet 215 8 min
Septet 216 8 min
Octet 217 8 min
Concerto 218 8 min
Recital/Concert Performance 219 10 min
Chamber Orchestra 220 10 min
(mixed instrumentation)
(9 – 20 players)
Orchestra (more than 20 players) 221 10 min

GRADE / PHASE CODES

00 Grade R 2 min 09 Grade 9 5 min

01 Grade 1 2 min 10 Grade 10 6 min
02 Grade 2 2 min 11 Grade 11 6 min
03 Grade 3 3 min 12 Grade 12 6 min
04 Grade 4 3 min 13 Pre-school / Grade R 4 min
05 Grade 5 4 min 14 Junior Primary (Grade 1 – 3) 4 min
06 Grade 6 4 min 15 Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7) 5 min
07 Grade 7 4 min 16 Secondary School (Grade 8 – 12) 6 min
08 Grade 8 5 min 17 Open Section 6 min
 If the members of a group represent different grades, select the appropriate group code
from the above table, or enter under the highest grade.
Example – Classical Recorder Solo without backing track by a Grade 9 learner:
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 SECTION C – VOCAL MUSIC

 Entries are categorised according to school grades. Grading in this

context has no link with the grading of external examining bodies as a
performance level indicator.
 Adaptations/arrangements of music for the voice should be stylistically
correct.
 A recital will be a programme consisting of 3 pieces. The pieces must
contrast in style and/or tempo and/or character. No piece that has been
entered separately may be performed in this section.
 In the classical section, if accompaniment is required, an acoustical
instrument should accompany participants. However, participants may
sing with a recorded version of the acoustical accompaniment in the
event of the accompanist not being able to attend the session.
 Performances MAY NOT exceed 90 Seconds.
 No original music may be used as backing tracks (singing with the artist).
 Please ensure that participants are entered under the correct category.
 The piece/song must be age appropriate and participants must
understand their performance piece.
 Backing track must be put onto a memory stick (USB Drive) and must be
clearly marked with participant’s name, surname, grade and handed to
the sound operator before the performance. NO CELLPHONE MUSIC
THROUGH AN AUX WILL BE ACCEPTED
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  Complete the entry form by referring to the tables below:
VOCAL SECTION CODES VOCAL CATEGORY CODES

Solo with backing track VSB Classical 301

Duet with backing track VDB Gospel 302
Trio with backing track VTB Contemporary 303
Quartet with backing track VQB Musical 304
Small group with backing VGB Own Choice 305
track
Solo with accompaniment VSA
Duet with accompaniment VDA
Trio with accompaniment VTA
Quartet with accompaniment VQA
Small group with VGA
accompaniment
Solo without accompaniment VSW
Duet without accompaniment VDW
Trio without accompaniment VTW
Quartet without VQW
accompaniment
Small group without VGW
accompaniment

00 Grade R 09 Grade 9
01 Grade 1 10 Grade 10
02 Grade 2 11 Grade 11
03 Grade 3 12 Grade 12
04 Grade 4 13 Pre-school / Grade R
05 Grade 5 14 Junior Primary (Grade 1 – 3)
06 Grade 6 15 Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7)
07 Grade 7 16 Secondary School (Grade 8 – 12)
08 Grade 8 17 Open Section

 Time Limit: If the members of a group represent different grades, select

the appropriate group code from the above table, or enter under the highest
grade.

Example – Contemporary Vocal Quartet with Backing Track – Grade 10

V Q B 3 0 3 / 1 0
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 SECTION D – DANCE

 Entries are categorised according to school grades. Grading in this

context has no link with the grading of external examining bodies
as a performance level indicator.
 Participants must ensure that they enter in the correct category of
dance style.
 Backing track must be put onto a memory stick (USB Drive) and
must be clearly marked with participant’s name, surname, grade
and handed to the sound operator before the performance. NO
CELLPHONE MUSIC THROUGH AN AUX WILL BE ACCEPTED
 Participants must ensure that the time limit, as prescribed, is not
exceeded. Exceeding the time limit may result in the
termination of the performance.
 Functional and motivated props may be used by participants
during a performance.
 In a dance production/revue a theme or story must be depicted.
Any form of dance, or a combination of forms of dance may be
presented by an unlimited number of participants. Pre-recorded
voices and/or backing tracks and/or original tracks may be used. At
least 3 different songs should be presented.
 A bell system will be used, no certificates will be handed out during
the sessions, all certification will be done in the “OFFICE”
 A backstage manager will assist ensuring that the process runs
smoothly and will be
 Complete the entry form by referring to the tables below:
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 DANCE PERFORMANCE CODES DANCE CATEGORY CODES

Solo DAS NOVICE DANCER (SPECIFY CATEGORY) 400

Duet DAD Acrobatic 401
Trio DAT African Dance (traditional/cultural) 402
Quartet DAQ Ballroom Dance 403
Group (5 or more competitors) DAG Choreography 404
Ballet - Classical/Contemporary/Demi- 405
Character
Time Limits Duration Contemporary / Lyrical 407
Dance Crazes 408
Solo 1.30 Free Movement (fusion of genres) 409
Duet 2.00 Hip-Hop/Funk/Street Dance 410
Trio 2.30 Jazz – Straight/Character 411
Small group (5 participants) 4.00 Latin American Dance 413
Group (6 or more competitors) 4.00 Modern Straight/Character 414
National Folk Dance 416
Other groups Minutes Spanish 417
Dance Productions/Revue 15.00 Tap Straight/Character 418
Cheerleading / Pom-Poms 6.00 Dance Production / Revue 420
Acrobatic Dance Max Musical Theatre – song & dance solo 421
time
Solo / Duet / Trio 3.00 Cheerleading / Pom-Poms 422
Groups 6.00 Solo dance production 423
Any other (if not listed above/specify) 424

GRADE / PHASE CODES

00 Grade R 09 Grade 9
01 Grade 1 10 Grade 10
02 Grade 2 11 Grade 11
03 Grade 3 12 Grade 12
04 Grade 4 13 Pre-school / Grade R
05 Grade 5 14 Junior Primary (Grade 1 – 3)
06 Grade 6 15 Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7)
07 Grade 7 16 Secondary School (Grade 8 – 12)
08 Grade 8 17 Open Section

 If the members of a group represent different grades, select the

appropriate group code from the above table, or enter under the highest
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grade.
 SECTION E – CREATIVE WORK

 ALL Creative Work must be BROUGHT TO RANDFONTEIN

HIGH SCHOOL by no later than 25 July 2025.
 The information “personal details” should be attached to the
FRONT on the bottom left-hand side of the artwork
 Art pieces and certificates can be collected from 05 September
2025 as it will not be needed for any exhibition.

General regulations for Creative Work entries:

 ALL work must be signed and dated by the artist. (Either the
bottom right or any suitable position)
 Framed work will be accepted!
 ARTWORK MAY NOT BE ENTERED FOR ADJUDICATION FOR
MORE THAN ONE YEAR; FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS WILL
CAUSE THE ENTRY TO BE CONSIDERED INVALID.

Personal Details
Name & Surname:__ ____________________
School/Studio:_________________________
Grade/Section:_________________________
Category:_____________________________
*Please copy and attach to the bottom left of artwork or at the bottom
of a three dimensional piece

CATEGORIES:

Drawing: Medium must be suitable to create tonal variation.

(Pencil, Ink, Graphite, Water colour Pencils, Crayon or charcoal)
Tonal variation must be evident. (Minimum of 10 for High School entries,
5 for Primary School entries and 2 for Pre-primary entries)
Emphasis must be on the details and dimensions in the image.

Painting: Medium must be suitable.

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(Pastels, Gouache, Acrylics, Tempura. Water colour or Oil paint) Mixture of

mediums.
 Size must be a minimum of A3. (Canvas, Fabrio Board or paper with 180gsm.)
Art Elements must be reflected.
Sculpture: Medium must be suitable to create texture and 3D.
Minimum requirement is 5cm x 5cm.
If it is carved or moulded the structure must be rigid and not collapse.
Food, Cake and other consumable sculptures must be submitted via
photography:
• 4 photographs on a neutral surface, black or white.
• 1 Top view, 2x 90® Front & Back and 1 own choice.

Design: Functionality and aesthetic value of art work is fundamental.

Clear indication of form meets function.
Modern trendsetting design concepts.
Proportions and Scale of design must be realistic.
Categories of design:
• Communication/Information design (Posters, Adverts, Packaging etc.)

• 2D-Design (beadwork, embroidery, stained glass, textiles etc.)

• 3D-Design (basketry, ceramics, puppetry, wireworks etc.)

Photography: Any type of camera may be used: digital, fixed-focus or professional.

The most important focus must be on the composition. (Must
communicate a message)
Any subject matter may be used. (The artist may not be the subject)
Plagiarism of existing images will not be accepted.
No digital editing or enhancements.
No erotic, semi-nude, grunge or gore images will be accepted.
Photography should be mounted individually unless the
photographer intends for the pieces to be adjudicated as one.

Digital Art: No montage or collage of images that are not own work.
Stock images may only be used to enhance main image.
All images used must be scanned or generated digitally.
To curb plagiarism, it is required to submit:
 Digital copy of work in editable format.
 3 images of progression of work.
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Hand Craft: Including Mosaic, Scrap Booking, Dress-making etc

 Themed Work: 2025 Theme is CELEBRATION! We would love to see how you
celebrate RACA turning 15 Years !

Refer to the tables below when completing the entry forms:

CREATIVE WORK CODES CREATIVE WORK CATEGORY CODES

Creative Work CRE Drawing 501

Painting 502
Design 503
Sculpture 504
Photography (black & 505
white/colour)
Computer Design 506
Hand Craft 507
Themed Work 508

GRADE / PHASE CODES

00 Grade R 09 Grade 9
01 Grade 1 10 Grade 10
02 Grade 2 11 Grade 11
03 Grade 3 12 Grade 12
04 Grade 4 13 Pre-school / Grade R
05 Grade 5 14 Junior Primary (Grade 1 – 3)
06 Grade 6 15 Senior Primary (Grade 4 – 7)
07 Grade 7 16 Secondary School (Grade 8 – 12)
08 Grade 8 17 Open Section

 If the members of a group represent different grades, select the

appropriate group code from the above table, or enter under the highest
grade.

Example – Creative Work– Design – Grade 8

C R E 5 0 3 / 0 8
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 SECTION F – SPEECH AND DRAMA
• This section is applicable to all language sections.
• All pieces performed must be own choice.
• Participants must ensure that the time limit, as prescribed, is not
exceeded. Exceeding the time limit may result in the termination of the
performance.
• Where props are used, participants must be able to carry it on/off the
performance space themselves.

SPEECH & DRAMA LANGUAGE CODES SPEECH & DRAMA CATEGORY CODES

Bilingual BIL Prose(Lyrical / Narrative) 601

Afrikaans AFR Religious Prose 602
English ENG Choral Verse (Formal / Informal) 603
IsiNdebele NDE Poetry, Small Group 604
IsiXhosa XHO Poetry: Dramatised 605
IsiZulu ZUL Poetry: Undramatised 606
Sesotho SOT Monologue (Comic/Dramatic) 607
Setswana TSW Scene (including duologue) 608
Siswati SWA Stand-up Comedy 609
TshiVenda VEN Mini Play (12 – 15 minutes) 610
XiTsonga TSO One Act Play (limit: 40 minutes) 611
Other Language OTH Experimental Work 612
Movement & Mime MOV Solo Production 613
Public Speaking: Speech to 614
inform/persuade/motivate
Public Speaking: Unprepared 616
Public Speaking: Group 617
Storytelling – Individual 618
(Unprepared)
Storytelling – Group 619
(Unprepared)
Storytelling – Individual 620
(Prepared)
Storytelling – Group (Prepared) 621
Mime – Individual (Unprepared) 622
Mime – Group (Prepared) 623
Mime – Individual (Prepared) 624
Sight Reading 625
Prepared Reading 626
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Physical Theatre 627

 ITEM DESCRIPTION, GRADE CODES & TIME ALLOCATION

601 PROSE ( NARRATIVE / LYRICAL) NO. GRADE MAX

Narrative prose = Individual presentation of a memorised 00 Grade R 2 min
passage containing a narrator and one/more character(s) 01 Grade 1 2 min
taken from a book, using functional movement, gesture 02 Grade 2 2 min
and speech. 03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 2 min
Lyrical prose = Individual presentation of a memorised, 05 Grade 5 2 min
descriptive passage taken from a book, using functional 06 Grade 6 2 min
movement, gesture and speech. 07 Grade 7 2 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 09 Grade 9 3 min
No props or costumes. 10 Grade 10 3 min
11 Grade 11 3 min
12 Grade 12 3 min
13 Open Section 3 min

602 RELIGIOUS PROSE (LYRICAL / NARRATIVE) NO. GRADE MAX

Individual presentation of a memorised passage with 00 Grade R 2 min
religious themes containing a narrator and one/more 01 Grade 1 2 min
character(s) taken from a book, using functional 02 Grade 2 2 min
movement, gesture and speech. 03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 2 min
Lyrical prose = Individual presentation of a memorised, 05 Grade 5 2 min
descriptive passage with religious themes taken from a 06 Grade 6 2 min
book, using functional movement, gesture and speech. 07 Grade 7 2 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
An honest and in-depth presentation with a clear 09 Grade 9 3 min
understanding of the theme is required. 10 Grade 10 3 min
11 Grade 11 3 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 12 Grade 12 3 min
No props or costumes. 13 Open Section 3 min

603 CHORAL VERSE (FORMAL / INFORMAL) NO. GRADE MAX

A poem to be spoken from memory by a group that 13 Pre-school / 5 min
should consist of 15 or more learners. Grade R
Group to be entered under the highest grade. Music may 14 Junior Primary 5 min
be used but may not make up more than a third of the (Grade 1 – 3)
performance piece. 15 Senior Primary 5 min
Costumes as well as rostra, benches, tables and chairs (Grade 4 – 7)
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may be used. 16 Secondary 5 min

School
 A maximum of 5 minutes and a minimum of 2 minutes (Grade 8 – 12)
will be allowed per group. 17 Open Section 5 min
It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure
availability of sound, rostra, benches etc. at the venue in
advance.
604 POETRY, SMALL GROUP NO. GRADE MAX
Poems with a central theme to be presented by a group of 2 – 00 Grade R 3 min
5 participants. 01 Grade 1 3 min
02 Grade 2 3 min
A selection of poems may be linked in a suitable manner. 03 Grade 3 3 min
04 Grade 4 3 min
Dramatised or undramatised. Candidates get adjudicated on 05 Grade 5 4 min
the delivery of the message. Candidates who perform using 06 Grade 6 4 min
different styles will not be compared, but gestures and 07 Grade 7 4 min
movement should be motivated and functional. 08 Grade 8 5 min
09 Grade 9 5 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 10 Grade 10 5 min
No props or costumes. 11 Grade 11 5 min
12 Grade 12 5 min
13 Open Section 5 min
605 POETRY: DRAMATISED/SLAM NO. GRADE MAX
Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age 00 Grade R 2 min
appropriate and of a suitable length. 01 Grade 1 2 min
02 Grade 2 2 min
03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 2 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit).
05 Grade 5 2 min
No props or costumes.
06 Grade 6 2 min
07 Grade 7 2 min
Dramatised - using functional movement, gesture and
08 Grade 8 3 min
speech.
09 Grade 9 3 min
10 Grade 10 3 min
11 Grade 11 3 min
12 Grade 12 3 min
13 Open Section 3 min
606 POETRY: UNDRAMATISED NO. GRADE MAX
Any type of poem may be performed as long as it is age 00 Grade R 2 min
appropriate and of a suitable length. 01 Grade 1 2 min
02 Grade 2 2 min
03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 2 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit).
05 Grade 5 2 min
No props or costumes.
06 Grade 6 2 min
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07 Grade 7 2 min
 08 Grade 8 3 min
09 Grade 9 3 min
10 Grade 10 3 min
11 Grade 11 3 min
12 Grade 12 3 min
13 Open Section 3 min
607 MONOLOGUE (COMIC/DRAMATIC) NO. GRADE MAX
This is the presentation of one character from a book or a 00 Grade R 2
play using functional movement, gesture and speech. min
01 Grade 1 2
The performance should include gesture and speech. min
02 Grade 2 2
Props and costumes may be used, min
but it must be motivated and functional. 03 Grade 3 2
Where props are used, participants must be able to carry it min
on/off performance space themselves. 04 Grade 4 2
min
05 Grade 5 3
min
06 Grade 6 3
min
07 Grade 7 3
min
08 Grade 8 4
min
09 Grade 9 4
min
10 Grade 10 5
min
11 Grade 11 5
min
12 Grade 12 5
min
13 Open Section 5
min
608 SCENE (including duologue) NO. GRADE MAX
A dramatised performance (comic or dramatic) of an 00 Grade R 2
extract from a play.by two or more participants min
01 Grade 1 2
Learners from different grades may participate together min
but must be entered under the highest grade. 02 Grade 2 2
min
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 Props and costume may be used, 03 Grade 3 2
but it must be motivated and functional. min
Where props are used, participants must be able to carry it 04 Grade 4 3
on/off performance space themselves. min
05 Grade 5 3
min
06 Grade 6 4
min
07 Grade 7 4
min
08 Grade 8 5
min
09 Grade 9 5
min
10 Grade 10 5
min
11 Grade 11 5
min
12 Grade 12 5
min
13 Open Section 5
min
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 609 STAND-UP COMEDY NO. GRADE MAX
An individual performance of a comic routine which 07 Grade 7 5 min
includes interaction with the audience. 08 Grade 8 5 min
09 Grade 9 5 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 10 Grade 10 5 min
No props or costumes. 11 Grade 11 5 min
12 Grade 12 5 min
Please note that most of stand-up comedy is 13 Open Section 5 min
prepared and only occasional interaction with the
audience will be impromptu.
610 MINI PLAY (12 – 15 MINUTES) NO. GRADE MAX
A short play consisting of at least 14 Pre-school / 15 min
two speaking parts. Grade R
15 Junior Primary 15 min
(Grade 1 – 3)
16 Senior Primary 15 min
(Grade 4 – 7)
17 Secondary 15 min
School (Grade 8
– 12)
18 Open Section 15 min
611 ONE ACT PLAY (LIMIT: 40 MINUTES) NO. GRADE MAX
14 Pre-school / 40 min
Please note that this is not a Play Festival. Grade R
15 Junior Primary 40 min
No individual honours will be awarded as the play (Grade 1 – 3)
will be adjudicated as a single entity. 16 Senior Primary 40 min
(Grade 4 – 7)
17 Secondary 40 min
School (Grade 8
– 12)
18 Open Section 40 min
612 EXPERIMENTAL WORK NO. GRADE MAX
An individual or group presentation consisting of an 14 Pre-school / 10 min
item/s which do not fall into any of the other Grade R
categories. These items may include e.g. movement, 15 Junior Primary 15 min
music but must include the spoken word. (Grade 1 – 3)
16 Senior Primary 15 min
Props and costume may be used, (Grade 4 – 7)
but it must be motivated and functional. 17 Secondary 15 min
Where props are used, participants must be able to School (Grade 8
carry it on/off performance space themselves. – 12)
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18 Open Section 15 min

 613 SOLO PRODUCTION NO. GRADE MAX
01 Grade 1 10 min
A production based on a central theme. 02 Grade 2 10 min
Props and costume may be used, 03 Grade 3 10 min
but it must be motivated and functional. 04 Grade 4 10 min
Where props are used, participants must be able to carry it 05 Grade 5 10 min
on/off performance space themselves. 06 Grade 6 10 min
07 Grade 7 10 min
The production may include a variety of pieces linked 08 Grade 8 10 min
together in a suitable manner. 09 Grade 9 10 min
A conglomeration of pieces already performed at the 10 Grade 10 10 min
eisteddfod will not be allowed. 11 Grade 11 10 min
12 Grade 12 10 min
13 Open Section 10 min
614 PUBLIC SPEAKING: SPEECH TO NO. GRADE MAX
INFORM/PERSUADE/MOTIVATE
The speech should INFORM/PERSUADE the audience on a 01 Grade 1 2 min
certain issue, topic or subject. 02 Grade 2 2 min
03 Grade 3 3 min
The speech should MOTIVATE/INSPIRE the audience on a 04 Grade 4 4 min
certain issue, topic or subject. 05 Grade 5 4 min
06 Grade 6 5 min
The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. 07 Grade 7 5 min
08 Grade 8 7 min
It is compulsory for participants to make use of cue cards 09 Grade 9 7 min
but must at the same time not be note bound. 10 Grade 10 7 min
11 Grade 11 7 min
PowerPoint presentation may be used. 12 Grade 12 7 min
13 Open Section 7 min

616 PUBLIC SPEAKING: UNPREPARED NO. GRADE MAX

Participants will be handed a topic before the start of the 04 Grade 4 2 min
competition and will then have 5 minutes to prepare. 05 Grade 5 2 min
06 Grade 6 3 min
The speech will be persuasive in nature. 07 Grade 7 3 min
08 Grade 8 5 min
The presentation should be interesting and entertaining. 09 Grade 9 5 min
10 Grade 10 5 min
Participants will have to bring their own pen / pencil along 11 Grade 11 5 min
as well as cue cards in order to prepare. 12 Grade 12 5 min
13 Open Section 5 min
No resource material will be provided.
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617 PUBLIC SPEAKING: GROUP NO. GRADE MAX

 Teams should consist of 4 members. The content may be 05 Grade 5 10 min
informative or argumentative and the topic is own choice. 06 Grade 6 10 min
All groups should adhere strictly to the time limit. 07 Grade 7 10 min
The following criteria could be used: 08 Grade 8 15 min
Chairperson: Introduces the speakers and the topic. 09 Grade 9 15 min
He/She is also responsible for the co-ordination of the 10 Grade 10 15 min
presentation by providing the necessary link between 11 Grade 11 15 min
speakers and by summarising when applicable. 12 Grade 12 15 min
13 Open Section 15 min
First Speaker: Introduces an aspect of the topic.

Second Speaker: Elaborates on the previous speaker’s

opinion or introduce another perspective.

Third Speaker: Elaborates on the opinion of the previous

speakers or give a personal perspective on their opinion or
emphasize another aspect.
618 STORYTELLING: INDIVIDUAL (UNPREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX
The adjudicator will provide participants with a 01 Grade 1 2 min
topic/theme before the start of the competition. 02 Grade 2 2 min
Participants will have 5 minutes to prepare. 03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 2 min
The participant should concentrate on meaningful, original 05 Grade 5 2 min
storytelling through facial and vocal expression. 06 Grade 6 2 min
07 Grade 7 2 min
The presentation should include a beginning, middle and 08 Grade 8 3 min
conclusion. 09 Grade 9 3 min
10 Grade 10 3 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 11 Grade 11 3 min
No props or costumes. 12 Grade 12 3 min
13 Open Section 3 min

619 STORYTELLING: GROUP (UNPREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX

The adjudicator will provide participants with a 08 Grade 8 5 min
topic/theme before the start of the competition. 09 Grade 9 5 min
Participants will have 20 minutes to prepare. 10 Grade 10 5 min
The group may consist of up to 4 participants. 11 Grade 11 5 min
The participants should concentrate on meaningful original 12 Grade 12 5 min
storytelling through facial and vocal expression. 13 Open Section

Performance wear (comfortable black outfit).

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No props or costumes. 5 min

 Each participant’s contribution should be complementary
and meaningful. The presentation should include a
beginning, middle and conclusion.
620 STORYTELLING: INDIVIDUAL (PREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX
An original story written by the actor/performer must be 00 Grade R 2 min
told and acted out. The written/typed script must be 01 Grade 1 2 min
handed to the adjudicator but does not have to be 02 Grade 2 2 min
followed verbatim. 03 Grade 3 2 min
04 Grade 4 3 min
The participant should concentrate on meaningful 05 Grade 5 3 min
storytelling through facial and vocal expression. 06 Grade 6 3 min
07 Grade 7 3 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
Performance wear (comfortable black outfit). 09 Grade 9 3 min
Props and costumes may be used, but must be motivated 10 Grade 10 4 min
and functional. 11 Grade 11 4 min
12 Grade 12 4 min
13 Open Section 4 min

621 STORYTELLING: GROUP (PREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX

08 Grade 8 6 min
An original story written by one of the participants or 09 Grade 9 8 min
workshopped by the group must be told and acted out. 10 Grade 10 10
The written/typed script must be handed to the min
adjudicator but does not have to be followed verbatim. 11 Grade 11 10
min
Props and costumes may be used, but must be motivated 12 Grade 12 10
and functional. min
A group should consist of a maximum of 4 participants. 13 Open Section
10
The participants should concentrate on meaningful min
storytelling through facial and vocal expression.
622 MIME: INDIVIDUAL (UNPREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX
The participant will receive a topic 5 minutes prior to the 01 Grade 1 2 min
start of the competition. 02 Grade 2 2 min
03 Grade 3 2 min
No speech and props may be used. 04 Grade 4 2 min
05 Grade 5 2 min
Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement 06 Grade 6 3 min
and space. 07 Grade 7 3 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
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Mime attire should be worn if possible. 09 Grade 9 4 min

 10 Grade 10 4 min
11 Grade 11 4 min
12 Grade 12 4 min
13 Open Section 4 min
623 MIME: GROUP (PREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX
No speech and props may be used. Multi-media may be 14 Pre-school / 3 min
used Grade R
15 Junior Primary 3 min
Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement (Grade 1 – 3)
and space. 16 Senior Primary 3 min
Background music may be used to create mood. (Grade 4 – 7)
17 Secondary 4 min
Mime attire should be worn if possible. School (Grade
8 – 12)
Advisable to ‘announce’ topic by using an A4 white 18 Open Section 4 min
cardboard with the topic written on it.

Maximum number of participants: 4

624 MIME: INDIVIDUAL (PREPARED) NO. GRADE MAX

No speech and props may be used. Multi-media may be 01 Grade 1 2 min
used. 02 Grade 2 2 min
03 Grade 3 2 min
Participants will be adjudicated on the use of movement 04 Grade 4 3 min
and space. 05 Grade 5 3 min
06 Grade 6 3 min
Background music may be used to create mood. 07 Grade 7 3 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
Mime attire should be worn if possible. 09 Grade 9 4 min
10 Grade 10 4 min
Advisable to ‘announce’ topic by using an A4 white 11 Grade 11 4 min
cardboard with the topic written on it. 12 Grade 12 4 min
13 Open Section 4 min

625 SIGHT READING NO. GRADE

The adjudicator will provide reading material and 01 Grade 1
determine time restrictions. No assistance allowed. 02 Grade 2
03 Grade 3
Emphasis will be on the interpretation of text and 04 Grade 4
expressive vocal performance. 05 Grade 5
06 Grade 6
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07 Grade 7
 Participants are judged on fluency, eye contact with the 08 Grade 8
audience, different characters/situations etc. through facial 09 Grade 9
and vocal expression. 10 Grade 10
11 Grade 11
12 Grade 12
13 Open Section
626 PREPARED READING NO. GRADE MAX
01 Grade 1 1 min
Emphasis will be on the interpretation of text and 02 Grade 2 1 min
expressive vocal performance. 03 Grade 3 1 min
04 Grade 4 1 min
Participants are judged on fluency, eye contact with the 05 Grade 5 2 min
audience, different characters/situations etc. through facial 06 Grade 6 2 min
and vocal expression. 07 Grade 7 2 min
08 Grade 8 3 min
Standard of pieces must be applicable to the age of the 09 Grade 9 3 min
performer. 10 Grade 10 3 min
11 Grade 11 3 min
Note: Pieces must be read and not merely recited. 12 Grade 12 3 min
13 Open Section 3 min
Electronic media, magazines, books may be used.

627 PHYSICAL THEATRE NO. GRADE MAX

Physical theatre is a genre of performance which makes 14 Pre-school / 5 min
use of the body and not the spoken word. Grade R
15 Junior Primary 7 min
2 – 10 participants. (Grade 1 – 3)
16 Senior 7 min
Physical theatre concentrates on narrative, character and Primary
action through movement. Music may be used. (Grade 4 – 7)
17 Secondary 10
School (Grade min
8 – 12)
18 Open Section 10
min

✓ If the members of a group represent different grades, select the

appropriate group code from the above table, or enter under the
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highest grade.
 SECTION G – PAGEANTRY
• This section is applicable to all.
• Participants must ensure that they prepare according to the category,
live will be 1 ramp for fashion and 1 and a half ramp for pageantry.
• Photographic will be purely photography submission.
Refer to the tables below when completing the entry forms:

PAGEANTRY CODES PAGEANTRY CATEGORY CODES

PAGEANTRY PAG Photographic Editorial 701

Photographic Formal 702
Live Fashion (runway walk) 703
Live Pageantry 704
Interviews 705

00 Grade R 09 Grade 9
01 Grade 1 10 Grade 10
02 Grade 2 11 Grade 11
03 Grade 3 12 Grade 12
04 Grade 4 13 Open Section
05 Grade 5
06 Grade 6
07 Grade 7
08 Grade 8

Example – Pageantry – Photographic Editorial– Grade 8

P A G 7 0 1 / 0 8
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