EISTEDDFOD COMPETITIONS

THE ROFFT SCHOOL 2017

TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIONS

Computer Graphics: ‘The Future’ Original work based on the theme ‘The Future’, created on the computer and printed on paper. (This could be done using J2e, or a suitable drawing app)

1. Computer Graphics Year 2 and under 2. Computer Graphics Years 3 and 4 3. Computer Graphics Years 5 and 6

Computer Design Design a gig poster for a Welsh band or music artist. You can choose to present the poster in Welsh-only, or bilingually. The finished work should be printed on A4 paper. (This could be done using PowerPoint, PicCollage or a suitable graphics programme)

4. Computer Design Years 6 and under

Scratch Project Create a project in Scratch based on the theme ‘The Future’. This will be judged based on the ‘script’ you have created, and the actions the project is able to perform. You must be able to show the project in school (to Mr Fisher) on March 2nd. This means it should be saved to your Scratch projects on your account.

5. Scratch Project Years 6 and under

Photography Every item should be mounted on black card no more than 600mm x 500mm.

One print based on the theme ‘A Welsh Future’ 6. Monochrome Print Year 2 and under 7. Monochrome Print Years 3 and 4 8. Monochrome Print Years 5 and 6

Coloured Print One print based on the theme ‘A Welsh Future’

9. Coloured Print Year 2 and under 10. Coloured Print Years 3 and 4 11. Coloured Print Years 5 and 6

COOKERY COMPETITION: ‘Three Welsh Cakes’ Parents are invited to support their child to present 3 Welsh Cakes for judging on Wednesday 1 March.

12. Three Welsh Cakes - Parent and Child

ART COMPETITION: ‘A Welsh Creature’ All pupils will enter an art competition in their class. This is an additional ‘open’ competition where children have the independence to choose their own response to the theme ‘A Welsh Creature’. Entries can be in any medium, e.g. collage, pastels, crayon etc. and can depict an imaginary or real creature.

13. A Welsh Creature Artwork - Year 2 and under 14. A Welsh Creature Artwork - Years 3 and 4 15. A Welsh Creature Artwork - Years 5 and 6

MUSIC COMPETITIONS

Dance

Individuals can perform one dance of their own choice, in any style.

The dance should be limited to 3 and a half minutes.

Competitors should register with their teacher on Monday 27 February.

The music track should be supplied by the competitor.

The competition will be held on Tuesday 28 February (pm) 16. Dance Solo - Year 2 and under 17. Dance Solo - Years 3 and 4 18. Dance Solo - Years 5 and 6

Singing

Individuals can sing one song of their own choice, in English or Welsh.

Competitors should register with their teacher on 27 February.

Notification should be given if a piano accompaniment is required.

A pre-recorded backing track can be used, provided by competitor.

The competition will be held on Tuesday 28 February (pm). 19. Vocal Solo - Years 2 and under 20. Vocal Solo - Years 3 a 4 21. Vocal Solo - Years 5 a 6

Instrumental Competitors should play one piece only of their choice.

Competitors should register with their teacher on 27 February.

Notification should be given if a piano accompaniment is required.

A pre-recorded backing track can be used, provided by competitor.

The competition will be held on Tuesday 28 February (pm).

22. Woodwind Solo Years 4 and under 23. Woodwind Solo Years 5 and 6

24. String Solo Years 4 and under 25. String Solo Years 5 and 6

26. Piano Solo Years 2 and under 27. Piano Solo Years 3 and 4

28. Piano Solo Years 5 and 6

29. Brass Solo Years 4 and under 30. Brass Solo Years 5 and 6

31. Beginners’ Instrumental Solo (for pupils who have been learning any instrument out

of school for less than 1 year)

WELSH LEARNER RECITATION

All children will be supported to learn the poem in class.

A recording of each poem will be available on the school website to support pronunciation.

3 Children will be chosen to perform on stage on Wednesday March 1st.

32. Individual Recitation - Year 1 and Year 2: Ble Wyt Ti’n Byw? 33. Individual Recitation - Year 3 and 4: Es i i’r Sw i weld Cangarw 34. Individual Recitation - Year 5 and 6: Seibr Ofod

MARGARET’S LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW COMPETITION

Pupils are invited to write a review of a book by a Welsh author, or a book with a Welsh theme.

The winner of each category will be awarded a brand new book by a Welsh author.

35. Book Review - Year 2 and under 36. Book Review - Year 3 and 4 37. Book Review - Year 5 and 6