Adjudicators remarks
Overall feedback
- The adjudicator praised the overall standard of the class, saying everyone performed very well.
- They emphasised that results could easily have been different with another adjudicator, as each judge looks for slightly different qualities.
- The competitors were very close in standard, and the final placings came down to very small details.
- The adjudicator stressed that any of the competitors could potentially have won because the performances were strong.
Positive performance points mentioned
- Good eye contact with the audience, helping to share the story.
- Engaging storytelling, bringing characters and voices to life.
- Developing vocal expression and phrasing.
- Convincing emotions and humour in the performance.
- Effective endings, sometimes leaving a slightly threatening or dramatic tone where appropriate.
General advice and observations
- Setting the scene or context before performing can be helpful, since adjudicators may not know every extract.
- Competitors should make the most of interesting language and words in the text.
- Small performance details (delivery, interpretation, expression) can make the difference between placings.
Results
A number of excellent performances were heard across the junior speech classes this afternoon, with strong representation from Strathallan Prep School, Craigclowan School and RDM Primary. Competitors demonstrated confidence, clear diction and strong engagement with their chosen pieces.
Class 415 – Verse Speaking Choir (Primary Age)
1st – Strathallan Prep School Year 6 – 78.5
Class 398 – Prepared Reading (Age 7–8)
1st – Sophia Tree – 80
Class 408 – Bible Reading (Age 7–8)
1st – Georgina Duff (Strathallan Prep School) – 83
Class 419 – Verse Speaking (Age 7–8)
1st – Joe Winchester-Campbell (Craigclowan School) – 75
Class 437 – Scots Poems (Age 7–8)
1st – Anabelle Sorrie (RDM Primary) – 81
2nd – Jeeya Heer (Strathallan Prep School) – 80
3rd equal – Georgina Duff (Strathallan Prep School) – 79
3rd equal – Rowan Hendry (RDM Primary) – 79
Class 418 – Verse Speaking (Age 5–6)
1st – Willow Waugh (Craigclowan School) – 80
2nd equal – Pippa Baird (Craigclowan School) – 79
2nd equal – Jamie Tree (Craigclowan School) – 79
Class 426 – Soutar Poems (Age 9–10)
1st – Charlotte Waugh (Strathallan Prep School) – 75
2nd – Paige Milne (Strathallan Prep School) – 74