SRI LANKA FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, DANCE & SPEECH 2023

Speech & Drama

Syllabus

2023

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Speech & Drama Syllabus 2023

VERSE SPEAKING SET WORK
Costumes & Actions are not permitted in Speaking a Poem

CLASS AGE SET WORK

GIRLS
VSG1 3 Years Six Eggs – Julia Donaldson.
VSG2 4 Years The Joke is on Us – Roger McGough.
VSG3 5 Years A Nice Fish Wish – Roger McGough.
VSG4 6 Years Toe Number Ten – Julia Donaldson.
VSG5 7 Years Falling Apart – Debra Bertulis.
VSG6 8 Years Sleepover Gran - Derbra Bertulis
VSG7 9 Years Give Us this Day… - Julia Donaldson.
VSG8 10 Years The Can-can – Mandy Coe.
VSG9 11 Years Something Told the Wild Geese – Rachel Field.
VSG10 12 Years The Day that Summer Died – Vernon Scannell.
VSG11 13 Years The Railway Children – Seamus Heaney.
VSG12 14 Years On a Night of Snow – Elizabeth Coatsworth.
VSG13 15 Years Tich Miller – Wendy Cope.

BOYS
VSB1 3 Years Dora Diller – Jack Prelutsky.
VSB2 4 Years Five Points – Julia Donaldson.
VSB3 5 Years Three Bears – Julia Donaldson.
VSB4 6 Years Window Cleaner – Julia Donaldson.
VSB5 7 Years Fly in My Soup! – Debra Bertulis.
VSB6 8 Years Santa Claws – Julia Donaldson.
VSB7 9 Years How NOT to Impersonate Your Mum on the Telephone! – Debra Bertulis.
VSB8 10 Years Favouritism – Trevor Harvey.
VSB9 11 Years I Opened a Book – Julia Donaldson.
VSB10 12 Years Python Poem – Clare Bevan.
VSB11 13 Years Elephant – Roger McGough.
VSB12 14 Years New Boy – Debra Bertulis.
VSB13 15 Years Geography Lesson – Brian Patten.

INTRODUCING - NEW CLASS

ACTING OF A NURSERY RHYME (SOLO/DUO/TRIO/QUARTET)
This category is open for all NURSERY STUDENTS of age 3 to 5 years.

• Performers to present a dramatization of a Nursery Rhyme in costume and with movement.

• Please do not Sing them.
• Candidates may use basic props ONLY.
• Stage settings – arrangements of scenery will not be allowed as to minimize the time allocated
for stage setting during the competition.

Class code Age Year of Birth Fee Time Not to exceed

AN 1 3 years 2019 Rs.2,000/- 1.5 mts
AN 2 4 years 2018 Rs.2,250/- 1.5 mts
AN 3 5 years 2017 Rs.2,500/- 1.5 mts

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Examination Verse Speaking Grades - IIMSD Spoken English
IIMSD Examination Anthology for Spoken English 2019 onwards
Performers to present a poem of own choice from the CURRENT year (2019 onwards)
Please DO NOT select below mentioned poems for OWN CHOICE class
Costumes & Actions are not permitted in Speaking a Poem

CLASS GRADE - Own Choice Fee

Subject Code Rs.
VSEx10 Beginner
Poems : Painting faces Going to sleep 3000.00
Pancakes A funny bird
The Frog Teddy
Bath Snacks
VSEx1 Pre Introductory 3150.00
Poems : My teddy has a fright Twinkle, Twinkle
Good night, Good night Hungry wave
Jellybean, Bellybean Twinkle Twinkle chocolate bar
Thin Jake The Dizzy Hamster
VSEx2 Introductory 3300.00
Poems : AppleyDapply Some things don’t make any sense at all
Picture of Granny Cabbage
On the Train My friend Camilla
Blue flashing light No swimming in the town
VSEx3 Pre Elementary 3450.00
Poems : So big! Ice Lolly
My brother That’s what you think
All wet Billy is blowing his trumpet
Daddy’s diet Sweet surprise
VSEx4 Elementary 3600.00
Poems : There are big waves Giant Jojo
Cats and Dogs The radio men
There was an old man Bird talk
Breakfast in bed The Alien

VSEx5 Grade 1 3750.00

Poems : The Mermaid Don’t tell !
I did not eat the Goldfish I can see you now
My Roller Skates Wiggly Giggles
Dinosaur The ship
VSEx6 Transitional 3900.00
Poems : Breakdown The Dragon
Mornings Cat
Going through the old photos Nightride
What a Calamity! Nine mice
VSEx 7 Grade 2 4050.00
Poems : Hello Mrs. Morley Pretending
A kitten Who?
The Lonely Scarecrow Brother
After the party Catm
VSEx 8 Intermediate 4200.00
Poems : Birthday Bike The broken toys
My teacher ate my homework Eldorado
This morning my dad shouted Baby Mice
Tea with Auntie Mabel I’m disgusted with my brother

VSEx 9 Grade 3 4350.00

Poems : On with the show Reading round the class
Wanted – A witch’s cat The pet shop
Mother doesn’t want a dog Names
The Witch’s Brew The Grebs

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Speech & Drama Performance - Select Performance Code
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
3 yrs 4 yrs 5 yrs 6 yrs 7 yrs 8 yrs 9 yrs 10 yrs 11 yrs
Subject 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 1.5 mts 2 mts 2 mts

3300.00 3400.00 3500.00 3750.00 3850.00 3900.00 3950.00 4000.00 4050.00

Verse Speaking Solo OC * VS 1 VS 2 VS 3 VS 4 VS 5 VS 6 VS 7 VS 8 VS 9

Verse Speaking SW (Girls) VSG 1 VSG 2 VSG 3 VSG 4 VSG 5 VSG 6 VSG 7 VSG 8 VSG 9

Verse Speaking SW (Boys) VSB 1 VSB 2 VSB 3 VSB 4 VSB 5 VSB 6 VSB 7 VSB 8 VSB 9
Acting of a Poem
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet-
- - AP 3 AP 4 AP 5 AP 6 AP 7 AP 8 AP 9
with Costume & Movement
(NEW CLASS) *

Story Telling * ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 ST 4 ST 5 ST 6 ST 7 ST 8 ST 9

Inventive Story Telling * - - - - - - IST 7 IST 8 IST 9

Prose Reading * - - - - PR 5 PR 6 PR 7 PR 8 PR 9

Prose Speaking * PrS 1 PrS 2 PrS 3 PrS 4 PrS 5 PrS 6 PrS 7 PrS 8 PrS 9

Sight Reading * - - - - SR 5 SR 6 SR 7 SR 8 SR 9

Television News Reading * - - - - TV 5 TV 6 TV 7 TV 8 TV 9

Radio News Reading * - - - - RN 5 RN 6 RN 7 RN 8 RN 9

Public Speaking * - PS 2 PS 3 PS 4 PS 5 PS 6 PS 7 PS 8 PS 9

Sacred Reading * - - - - - - - ScR 8 ScR 9

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 – 1996 1995 &
12 yrs 13 yrs 14 yrs 15 yrs 16 yrs 17 yrs 18 yrs 19 - 25 yrs before
Subject 2 mts 2 mts 2 mts 3 mts 3 mts 3 mts 3 mts 3 mts 26 & over
3 mts
4100.00 4150.00 4250.00 4350.00 4550.00 4750.00 5000.00 6000.00 6800.00

Verse Speaking Solo OC * VS 10 VS 11 VS 12 VS 13 VS 14 VS 15 VS 16 VS 17 VS 18

Verse Speaking SW (Girls) VSG 10 VSG 11 VSG 12 VSG 13 VSG 14 VSG 15 VSG 16 VSG 17 VSG 18

Verse Speaking SW (Boys) VSB 10 VSB 11 VSB 12 VSB 13 VSB 14 VSB 15 VSB 16 VSB 17 VSB 18
Acting of a Poem
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet-
AP 10 AP 11 AP 12 AP 13 AP 14 AP 15 AP 16 AP 17 AP 18
with Costume & Movement
(NEW CLASS) *

Story Telling * ST 10 ST 11 ST 12 ST 13 ST 14 ST 15 ST 16 ST 17 ST 18

Inventive Story Telling * IST 10 IST 11 IST 12 IST 13 IST 14 IST 15 IST 16 IST 17 IST 18

Prose Reading * PR 10 PR 11 PR 12 PR 13 PR 14 PR 15 PR 16 PR 17 PR 18

Prose Speaking * PrS 10 PrS 11 PrS 12 PrS 13 PrS 14 PrS 15 PrS 16 PrS 17 PrS 18

Sight Reading * SR 10 SR 11 SR 12 SR 13 SR 14 SR 15 SR 16 SR 17 SR 18

Television News Reading * TV 10 TV 11 TV 12 TV 13 TV 14 TV 15 TV 16 TV 17 TV 18

Radio News Reading * RN 10 RN 11 RN 12 RN 13 RN 14 RN 15 RN 16 RN 17 RN 18

Public Speaking * PS 10 PS 11 PS 12 PS 13 PS 14 PS 15 PS 16 PS 17 PS 18

Sacred Reading * ScR 10 ScR 11 ScR 12 ScR 13 ScR 14 ScR 15 ScR 16 ScR 17 ScR 18

* denotes refer pages 44 - 45

Duo / Trio / Quartet Performance -Add as follows to the selected Performance Code
DUO - include “D” for APD - Acting of a Poem Duo
TRIO - include “D” for APT - Acting of a Poem Trio
QUARTET - include “Q” for APQ - Acting of a Poem Quartet
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Speech & Drama Performance - Select Performance Code
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Subject 7 yrs 8 yrs 9 yrs 10 yrs 11 yrs 12 yrs
2 mts 2 mts 3 mts 3 mts 3 mts 3 mts

3850.00 3900.00 3950.00 4000.00 4050.00 4100.00

Improvisation Solo * - - IMS 7 IMS 8 IMS 9 IMS 10

Poetry Recital Class Solo * - - PRec 7 PRec 8 PRec 9 PRec 10
Drama Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet * - DRS 6 DRS 7 DRS 8 DRS9 DRS 10
Devised Drama Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet* - DDRS 6 DDRS 7 DDRS 8 DDRS 9 DDRS 10
Shakespeare Acting Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet *
- - SHS 7 SHS 8 SHS 9 SHS 10
( 9 yrs& over)
Mime Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet * MS 5 MS 6 MS 7 MS 8 MS 9 MS 10
Musical Drama Solo *(NEW CLASS) - MDR 6 MDR 7 MDR 8 MDR 9 MDR 10

Verse Speaking with Piano Solo/Duo * (NEW CLASS) - - VSP 7 VSP 8 VSP 9 VSP 10

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 – 1996 1995 & before
13 yrs 14 yrs 15 yrs 16 yrs 17 yrs 18 yrs 19 - 25 yrs 26 & over
Subject 4 mts 4 mts 4 mts 5 mts 5 mts 5 mts 5 mts 5 mts
4150.00 4250.00 4350.00 4550.00 4750.00 5000.00 6000.00 6800.00

Improvisation Solo * IMS 11 IMS 12 IMS 13 IMS 14 IMS 15 IMS 16 IMS 17 IMS 18
Poetry Recital Class Solo * PRec 11 PRec 12 PRec 13 PRec 14 PRec 15 PRec 16 PRec 17 PRec 18
Drama
DRS 11 DRS 12 DRS 13 DRS 14 DRS 15 DRS 16 DRS 17 DRS 18
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet *
Devised Drama
DDRS 11 DDRS 12 DDRS 13 DDRS 14 DDRS 15 DDRS 16 DDRS 17 DDRS 18
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet*
Shakespeare Acting
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet *( SHS 11 SHS 12 SHS 13 SHS 14 SHS 15 SHS 16 SHS 17 SHS 18
9 yrs& over)
Mime
MS 11 MS 12 MS 13 MS 14 MS 15 MS 16 MS 17 MS 18
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet *
Musical Drama Solo * MDR 11 MDR 12 MDR 13 MDR 14 MDR 15 MDR 16 MDR 17 MDR 18
(NEW CLASS)
Verse Speaking with Piano
VSP 11 VSP12 VSP13 VSP14 VSP15 VSP16 VSP17 VSP18
Solo /Duo *(NEW CLASS)

* denotes refer pages 44 & 45 for notes.

Duo / Trio / Quartet Performance Code

DUO - include “D”
DRD - Drama / DDRD - Devised Drama / MD - Mime / SHD- Shakespeare Acting / VSPD-Verse Speaking wih Piano
TRIO - include “T”
DRT - Drama / DDRT - Devised Drama / MT - Mime / SHT - Shakespeare Acting
QUARTET - include “Q”
DRQ - Drama / DDRQ - Devised Drama / MQ - Mime / SHQ- Shakespeare Acting

Speech & Drama GROUP Performance - Select Performance Code

( 5 or more Performers - Fees per performer )
Subject 2017 2015 2013 2010 2007 2004 2003 Mixed Family
5 yrs & 7 yrs & 9 yrs & 12 yrs & 15 yrs & 18 yrs & 19 yrs & Ages Speech
under under under under under under over Making
2 mts 2 mts 3 mts 3 mts 4 mts 5 mts 5 mts 5 mts 5 mts

2500.00 2700.00 2900.00 3100.00 3300.00 3500.00 3700.00 3900.00 3900.00

Choral Speaking OC* CSoc1 CSoc 2 CSoc 3 CSoc 4 CSoc 5 CSoc 6 CSoc 7 CSoc 8 FCSoc
Action Verse OC* AV1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 AV 7 AV 8 AV
Drama Group * - DG 5 DG 7 DG 10 DG 13 DG 16 DG 17 DG 18 FDG
Devised Drama Group * - DDG 5 DDG 7 DDG 10 DDG 13 DDG 16 DDG 17 DDG 18 FDDG
Mime Group * - MG 5 MG 7 MG 10 MG 13 MG 16 MG 17 MG 18 FMG

* denotes refer pages 42 & 43 for notes.

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SCHOLARSHIP CLASS - Open to Teachers ONLY - ENTRY FEE : Rs. 15,000/=

A Bursary Value of Rs. 20,000/=
Sponsored by the Internatinoal Institute of Music, Speech & Drama
will be offered to the selected WINNER.

▪ A short introductory talk from memory on the selections is necessary.

▪ A contrasting 20 mts Programme of Poems, Prose (which should be memorised) & Drama.
▪ Age limit - 21 years & above

IMPORTANT NOTES :-
A PERFORMER CANNOT REPEAT A PERFORMANCE OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR IN THE
SAME CLASS.
Age Limit for different subject classes should be strictly ADHERED, TO.
New age classes cannot be requested or added.
• Verse Speaking OC – Solo ONLY - Actions and costumes are NOT ALLOWED. Nursery Rhymes may
NOT be performed in these classes from 5 years upwards. Set work in the current syllabus may NOT be
presented for any OWN CHOICE class in the Syllabus.

OWN CHOICE POEMS – VERSE SPEAKING OC – SOLO ONLY

Teachers are advised to select Own Choice Poems from a choice of selection of poems for ages 3, 4,
5 & 6 years, compiled by an adjudicator available in the office at Rs. 350/- per set in order to
maintain a standard. (This is optional) No Nursery Rhymes for ages 5 years upwards.

• Verse Speaking SW(Girls/Boys) - Actions and costumes are NOT ALLOWED.

Poems stated in these classes CANNOT be presented for any OWN CHOICE class in the Syllabus.

• Examination Verse Speaking Grades - IIMSD Spoken English Syllabus.

▪ Actions and costumes are NOT ALLOWED in speaking a Poem.
▪ Poems stated in this class CANNOT be presented for any OWN CHOICE class in the Syllabus.
▪ Performers to present a poem of own choice from the CURRENT year IIMSD Examination Anthology for
Spoken English which is stated below.
▪ Please DO NOT select these poems for OWN CHOICE class.

• Acting of a Poem (Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet)- Performers to present a dramatization of a poem in

costume and with movement. The verse shape, pattern and rhythm must not be distorted in performance.

• Story Telling - Stories should be candidate’s own imaginary story or any other story taken from
books, but in their own words.

• Inventive Story Telling - Competitors are required to tell the audience a story, around one phrase or
one line given by the adjudicator. 15 minutes will be given for preparation.

• Sight Reading - 7 yrs & over Competitors will be required to read a short passage of prose selected by the
adjudicator. Preparation time of 5 minutes will be allowed.

• Public Speaking -
▪ Competitors are invited to deliver an original speech which has been previously prepared by the
candidate in his/her own words and not a memorized newspaper report, downloaded from the
Internet or taken from any other source.
▪ Visual aids & notes may be used but not electronic equipment.
▪ Copies to be presented to the adjudicator.

• Sacred Reading - Performers to read a prepared passage of their own choice from Sacred Scripture of any
religion. Props should not be used and readers should be appropriately dressed.

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IMPORTANT NOTES :-
• TV News Reading - Time given is a time slot. Total time limit should be utilized.
▪ News should be prepared by the candidate in his/her own words.
▪ Marks will be given for preparation.
▪ Only non Electronic visual aids may be used.
▪ Copies to be presented. Please bring your own table & chair size appropriate for the performer.
▪ The candidate may stand, if preferred, and use a tablet for notes to make the presentation.

• Radio News Reading - Time given is a time slot. Total time limit should be utilized.
▪ News should be prepared by the candidate in his/her own words.
▪ The participant will be required to speak into a microphone unseen to the adjudicator & audience.
The voice over the microphone will be adjudicated.
▪ A candidate cannot present the same news report for TV and Radio News Reading.
▪ Copies to be presented to the adjudicator.

• Prose Reading / Prose Speaking

Performers should select a passage, from a book of their own choice. The passage should not be the first
page of the book, but should have a progression of thought and development with some contrast of mood.
Where possible there should be a balance between narrative and dialogue.

EXCLUDING Chicken Licken, Little Red Riding Hood, Country Mouse & Town Mouse and
Ugly Duckling

▪ Prose Reading ( 7 years & above) -

(Select a passage from a book of own choice excluding the above books)

a) The book must be held so that it does not hide the face, at a level that does not force the face
and voice down. Also, in a way that there can be a hand free for a page turn if one is required.
The exact position will partly depend on the individual reader’s eye sight. Book can be held
slightly to the side but not too extreme.
b) The passage to be read should not be typed and pasted on the book. The book should be
shown to the Table Steward before performance.
c) The Candidate should READ from the ORIGINAL BOOK and a copy which does not
run into 3/4/5 pages but 1 page to be given to the adjudicator. Please do not memorise
the passage.

▪ Prose Speaking -
(Select a passage from a book of own choice.)

Performers should MEMORISE and speak a passage of prose. A copy to be given to the
adjudicator. There should be an introduction giving the Title, Author and selection of the
extract.

• Improvisation Solo / Duo / Trio / Group - Theme will be given to each participant, pair or group 15
minutes before performance. Performers to create a scene with dialogue and action with development of
the theme, relationship of characters established and the scene played with some structure and pattern.

• Recital Class-
▪ The competitor is required to memorise & speak 2 items one of each on a theme of his/ her choice or
from the works of one writer.
▪ Items could be verse, prose and drama.
▪ Attention should be given to the quality of choice.
▪ The theme of the programme should be introduced & explained.

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IMPORTANT NOTES :-
• Drama Solo / Duo / Trio / Quartet / Group ( 5 or more performers ) -
▪ A speech or scene from any published play or adaptation of a novel or short story excluding
Shakespeare.
▪ Performers to give a brief introduction to the scene, introducing character, setting context and
starting purpose of the scene within the play or story.
▪ The original book / Extracts from a printed anthology or book to be provided for the adjudicator
together with a photocopy of the piece performed and not from the Internet.
▪ Drama Solo - 1 character / Duo - 2 characters / Trio - 3 characters / Quartet -4 characters
Group - 1 character per performer.

• Devised Drama Solo / Duo / Trio / Quartet / Group -

▪ Perform from memory a play devised by the solo performer/duo performers /trio performers
/quartet performers /group.
▪ Synopsis to be given to the adjudicator before performance.

• Shakespeare Solo / Duo / Trio / Quartet / Group – ( 9 yrs & above only ) –
▪ Performers to present a scene from any play by Shakespeare.
▪ Performers to give a brief introduction to the scene, introducing character, setting context and
starting purpose of the scene within the story.
▪ Original works only. Adaptations are not permitted.
▪ Costumes are allowed and simple practical props may be used.

• Mime Solo / Duo / Trio / Quartet / Group-

▪ Dark coloured body suit/clothing & make up are permitted.
▪ Hand props must be mimed.
▪ A musical accompaniment may be used.
▪ The title should be announced to the audience. The use of a Chair/s is allowed.

• Musical Drama Solo-

▪ Performers to present a solo dialogue moving into song from any Published Musical.
▪ Dialogue must be at least half the allocated time duration and may be devised to suit the song.
▪ Performers to give a brief introduction to the presentation, introducing character, setting context
and starting purpose of the scene.

• Verse Speaking with Piano – Solo /Duo

▪ The Spoken piece for Verse Speaking with Piano accompaniment could be the lyrics from published
music.
▪ For a Solo Performance - The accompanist could be older or a teacher in which case only the
speaker will be adjudicated.
▪ For a Duo Performance - Both performers, the Accompanist and the Speaker should be of the same
age category.

• Choral Speaking (Own Choice) -

▪ Solo lines and part speaking may be used provided the choric work is at least 80% of the whole
performance.
▪ Movement and gesture must be restricted and not detract from the form or quality of Speaking.
▪ The Verse shape and pattern must not be distorted by additional words, song or music.
▪ Costumes permitted but props are not allowed.
▪ Minimum 5 participants.

• Action Verse (Own Choice) -

▪ Solo lines and part speaking may be used provided the choric work is at least 80% of the whole
performance.
▪ Movement and gesture are permissible and recommended.
▪ The verse shape and pattern must not be distorted by additional words, songs or music.
▪ Costumes and props are allowed.
▪ Minimum 5 participants.

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Teacher Awards 2022

Speech & Drama

Highest Number of Entries Highest Number of Gold Medals

presented by a Teacher won by a Teacher
at a Center at a Center

Aluthgama - Keshini Fernando Keshini Fernando

Athurugiriya - Amali Peiris Amali Peiris
Balangoda - Chrishomi De Silva Chrishomi De Silva
Batticaloa - B. N. Stanley B. N. Stanley
Beruwela - W. Sanduni Wijethunga W. Sanduni Wijethunga
Bogawantalawa - Tharini Kirubagaran Tharini Kirubagaran
Colombo - F. Shazneen Niyas F. Shazneen Niyas
Galle - Nelmi Kohomban Nelmi Kohomban
Galle (School) - Splendid International School Splendid International School
Mangalika Nanayakkara Mangalika Nanayakkara
Gampaha - Wageesha Pathirana Wageesha Pathirana
Gampaha (Schoool) - Rasangi Thamel Fernando Rasangi Thamel Fernando
GMC Jaffna - Kajanan Tharini Kajanan Tharini
Hatton - Shiara Bandaranayake Shiara Bandaranayake
Jaffna - Rev. Fr. Ramesh OMI Rev. Fr. Ramesh OMI
Ja Ela - Thilinie Fernando Thilinie Fernando
Kalutara - Zainab Iqbal Ishtiyaq Zainab Iqbal Ishtiyaq
Kadawatha - D. I. Hengedera D. I. Hengedera
Kandy - Zulfika Sulaiman Zulfika Sulaiman
Kandana - I. Vayoni Jerome I. Vayoni Jerome
Kilinochchi - Antonythas Jenitha Rev. Fr. Ramesh OMI
Kiribathgoda - Janadarie Senaratne Janadarie Senaratne
Kochchikade - Shanez Perera Shanez Perera
Kokuvil - R. Haraldinah R. Haraldinah
Malabe - Kaushalya Diddeniya Kaushalya Diddeniya
Matara - D. R. A. Chanika Dilum D. R. A. Chanika Dilum
Manipay - Bharkavy Thushyanthan Bharkavy Thushyanthan
Mulativu - Rev. Fr. Jeevaratnam OMI Rev. Fr. Jeevaratnam OMI
Negombo - Gayani Shanesh Nissanka Anoma Fernando
Panadura - Shakeela Masharik Guwanie Wijesinghe
Piliyandala - Shakeela Masharik Shakeela Masharik
Point Pedro - Kalaipriya Sivagurunathan Kalaipriya Sivagurunathan
Ratnapura - H. Aznaf H. Aznaf
Thalawathugoda - Marianne Francisco Dias Marianne Francisco Dias
Wadduwa - F. Sara Ahamed F. Sara Ahamed
Warakapola - Amitha Ekanayake Amitha Ekanayake
Wennappuwa - Nadeesha Jayamanne Nadeesha Jayamanne

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Special Awards
Speech & Drama
Due to the pandemic we couldn’t hold our Music Festival Finals in 2021. Hense we will have our Music Festival Finals in 2022 and
the following Special Awards will be awarded to the Winners.

YOUNGEST CANDIDATE TO RECEIVE A GOLD MEDAL

Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
K. Menuda Methsen Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias

MOST NUMBER OF ALL ISLAND AWARDS WON BY A SCHOOL

Timothy McCarthy Trophy - Donated by Timothy McCarthy, Ireland
Whiz Kid AMI Montessori House of Children Gampaha
London Academy of English
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawatugoda
MOST NUMBER OF ALL ISLAND AWARDS WON BY A TEACHER
Timothy McCarthy Trophy -Donated by Timothy McCarthy, Ireland
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawathugoda
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawatugoda
MOST NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS WON BY A TEACHER
The Federation Shield -Donated by The British Federation of Festivals
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawathugoda
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawatugoda
THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF ALL ISLAND AWARDS WON BY A PARTICIPANT
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim
Arvin Abeynayake Kandana Mrs. I. Vayoni Jerome

THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS WON AT A CENTRE FOR VERSE SPEAKING SW
Joy Ferdinando Trophy - Presented by Joy Ferdinando
Mrs. Hasanthi Uralagamage Galle

HIGHEST NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS WON BY A STUDENT

Penelope Charteris Trophy - Donated by Penelope Charteris, UK
M Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim
rs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawatugoda
HIGHEST NUMBER OF ENTRIES FROM A SINGLE SCHOOL
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
Whiz Kid AMI Montessori House of Children Gampaha Mrs. Rasangi Thamel Fernando
Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias Thalawatugoda
BEST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
London College of Music Trophy - Donated by London College of Music-University of West London
Nathaliya Fernando Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias

BEST DRAMA SOLO

Robert HolcroftShield - Donated by Robert Holcroft
Sarini Basnayake Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias
( Wizards of Words )
BEST ACTING OF A NURSERY RHYME - 3 years
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
C. T. Akithra Jayasinghe Kadawatha Mrs. D. I. Hengedera
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BEST PROSE SPEAKING - 6 years
Joyce Mitchell Trophy - Donated by Late Joyce Mitchell, UK
Thivedhya Koswatte Malabe Mrs. Kaushalya Diddeniya

BEST VERSE SPEAKING OC - 7 years

Kathleen Clulow Memorial Trophy - Donated by Late Hillary Clulow
R. A. Shenuli Rathnayake Kochchikade Mrs. Shanez Perera

BEST VERSE SPEAKING OC - 8 years

Rajiv Bandaranayake Trophy - Donated by Rajiv Bandaranayake
K. A. O. Jithika N. Perera Negombo Mrs. Gayani Nissanka
Seha Bandara Piliyandala Mrs. Shakila Masharik
BEST VERSE SPEAKING OC - 10 years
Lindsay Peiris Memorial Trophy - Donated by Amali Peiris
M. D. Januthi C. Andrado Negombo Mrs. Anoma Fernando

BEST VERSE SPEAKING DUO - 10 years

Jonathan Owen Trophy - Donated by Jonathan Owen, UK
. Bhanul Yeheni Rodrigo & Akain Rodrigo Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias

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BEST MUSICAL DRAMA - 10 years
Joy Ferdinando Memorial Trophy - Donated by Mrs. Shyama Perera
In loving memory of her late mother Mrs. Joy Ferdinando the Founder of the Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
. Bhanul Dinagee Weerawickrama Galle Mrs. Nelmi Kohomban
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BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING - 11 years

Olga McDowall Memorial Trophy - Donated by Late Olga McDowall, UK
. Bhanul Abhaya Attanayaka Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias
a Kithnal Piliyandala Mrs. Shakeela Masharik
BEST DRAMA SOLO - 11 years
Hasitha Pathirana Trophy - Donated by Scholarship Winner Hasitha Pathirana nuka Ratnayake
W. A. Rithini S. Perera Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias
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BEST SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE - 11 years
Priscilla Morris Trophy - Donated by Priscilla Morris, UK
Yasith Siriwardena Galle Mrs. Nelmi Kohomban
Z. Adam Dhilshan Colombo Mrs. Saroja Wijetunge
BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING - 13 years
Edward Fernandopulle Memorial Trophy - Donated by Daisy Fernandopulle
Vidath A. Marasinghe Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias

BEST RADIO NEWS READING - 13 years

Margaret Tomlinson Trophy - Donated by Margaret Tomlinson
Ranuth Weerasinghe Colombo Mrs. Gayani Hettiarachchi
Colombo Mr. George Cooke
BEST DRAMA SOLO - 13 years
Aideen Crowley-Dynan Trophy - Donated by Aideen Crowley-Dynan, Ireland
Vidath A. Marasinghe Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias
Loginath Colombo Mrs. Yarlini Loginath
BEST VERSE SPEAKING OC - 14 years
Edward Fernandopulle Memorial Trophy - Donated by Daisy Fernandopulle
Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim

BEST STORY TELLING - 14 years

Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
Not Awarded

BEST RADIO NEWS READING - 14 years

Carol Schroder Trophy - Donated by Carol Schroder, UK
Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim
Ama T. Willarachchi Athurugiriya Mrs. Amali Peiris
BEST TELEVISION NEWS READING - 14 years
Audrey Avery Memorial Trophy - Donated by Late Audrey Avery, UK
Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim
BEST DRAMA SOLO - 14 years
Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy - Donated by Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech
Riyana Cassim Colombo Mrs. Anne Cassim

BEST SACRED READING - 15 years & over

George & Eileen Good Cup - Donated by Patricia & Kenneth Irvine, Ireland
Theola De Franz Kandana Mrs. I. Vayoni Jerome

BEST PUBLIC SPEAKING - 16 years

Maureen Jayasinghe Trophy - Donated by Maureen Jayasinghe
V. M. Anuk Siriwardhana Galle Mrs. Hasanthi Uralagamage
BEST DRAMA SOLO - 16 years
Juanita Beling Trophy - Donated by Juanita Beling
Not Awarded

BEST DRAMA GROUP

London College of Music Trophy - Donated by London College of Music – University of West London
Drama Group – Mixed Ages Negombo Mrs. Susan Fernando
Chanushie Swarya, Dihein Jayasinghe, Dileepa Perera, Enuki Nanayakkara, Lasasna Silva, Limath Ratnayake, Lithuli Wimalasena,
Shanaya Musafer, Shannon Fonseka, Thashmi Perera, Umalie Perera

BEST CHORAL SPEAKING GROUP - 5 yrs & under

J. S. Wijesinha Memorial Trophy - Donated by Yamuna Kaluaratchi
Not Awarded

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BEST CHORAL SPEAKING GROUP - 9 yrs & under

Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance & Speech Trophy
Not Awarded

BEST CHORAL SPEAKING GROUP - Mixed Ages

Penelope Charteris Trophy - Donated by Penelope Charteris, UK
Not Awarded

Choral Speaking Group – Mixed Ages Thalawathugoda Mrs. Marianne Francisco Dias

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