2005/06: Speak Up. Speak Out. Speak Well

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Singapore Plain English Speaking Award (PESA) 2005

Partners: YMCA Singapore & Ministry of Education (MOE)

Jubilant winners from PESA 2005 received their Plain English Speaking Awards and book vouchers at the award presentation ceremony on 5 August 2005. The Guest of Honour was Mr Chan Soo Sen, Minister of State, Ministry of Education.

The winners from the Primary, Secondary and Junior College/Centralised Institution categories included Ms Rashvinpal Kaur Dhaliwal (Temasek Primary School), Ms Deanna Tan (Methodist Girls’ School), Ms Gayle Goh (Anglo-Chinese Junior College) and Ms Dell Marie Butler (Catholic Junior College).

Date: 5 August 2005
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: YMCA auditorium

PESA 2005, held from 30 May to 29 July 2005, saw some 140 students competing in 2 main sections – Singapore School Section (open to government and government-aided schools) and Open Section (international, privately-funded and autonomous schools).

The Primary category was based on a storytelling format, where 9 to 12-year old students had to choose, draft and create any story, personal account or folk tale for the contest. Students were judged on their physical presentation, voice and manner.

In the Secondary and Open categories, contestants had to pick a topic of interest, plan a speech, and present the ideas and arguments fluently and eloquently through the use of plain English. They also had to handle an impromptu segment to assess their ability to think, plan, develop and deliver their views within 3.5 minutes. Students were judged on the content, delivery and the effective use of plain English.

Currently in its 8th year, PESA aims to develop verbal communication skills and better understanding among youths. The event also provides a dual platform for students and the community in Singapore to gain experiences and lessons in public speaking and the effective use of plain English. Through PESA, students will be able to develop their personal and leadership skills.

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