Table of Contents - St Mark Festival

Conditions book 2015

Table of Contents

1. SPORTS GENERAL RULES ............................................................................................................. 3

2. Outdoor Soccer ............................................................................................................................ 5

3. Basketball .................................................................................................................................... 6

4. Swimming .................................................................................................................................... 7

5. Running ........................................................................................................................................ 8

6. Volley Ball .................................................................................................................................... 9

7. Oz- TAG ...................................................................................................................................... 11

8. Table Tennis ............................................................................................................................... 13

9. CHESS PLAYING GUIDELINES 2015 ............................................................................................ 15

10. Scouts ........................................................................................................................................ 18

11. Poetry ........................................................................................................................................ 19

12. Theatrical Performances ........................................................................................................ 23

13. Musical Performance ................................................................................................................. 28

14. Choir Conditions ........................................................................................................................ 29

15. Important Information about Choir and Theatrical .............................................................. 32

16. Art Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 33

17. Researches ................................................................................................................................. 36


Souls before Trophies

In our Lord’s love, we hope you are filled with the Gospel’s blessings, enjoying the

work of His grace, the fruit of His service as well as the companionship of His Holy

Spirit

We hope you educate your children, who are participating in the St Mark’s Festival,

some important principles, such as:

1- The aim is not to win a trophy, but to benefit spiritually, scientifically and

academically in our Christian life.

2- Love is the foundation of everything. How magnificent it is to present the trophy

that you have won to the other competing team!

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world (all the trophies) and loses

his own soul?” Mark8: 36

3- The Festival’s goals:

- Spiritual growth in Christ

- Better knowledge of the Holy Bible and the church

- The joy of holy companionship with my brothers and sisters

- Physical growth through appropriate activities

- Social success by constructing holy relationships

I hope we as servants encourage our children to achieve these goals and not

get upset with them if they lose a competition, as this reaction will harm them

spiritually, emotionally and socially which in turn will separate them from Christ

and the church

May the Lord bless your labor and service.

The Central Festival Committee

His Grace Anba Moussa

Bishop Moussa

General Bishop


1. SPORTS GENERAL RULES 1. Age Groups are as follows:

Year K-2

Year 3-4

Year 5-6

Year 7-8

Year 9-10

Youth (17 years – 25 years)

All Age (25 +)

2. For players to be eligible to compete in the sporting events they must pass the final examination. Players who fail will not be allowed to participate.

3. Each church is to provide its finalists for the sports’ competition in the form of two teams, two Male and two Female teams. This also applies to individual sports, where churches are to select their best representatives among both males and females for races/individual events.

4. If the church has more than two teams for sports and more than one contestant for individual sports, each church is to hold its own local tryouts to put together the best team or individual forward for each age group event (Running and Swimming is unlimited).

5. Teams that are lacking in number may take players from a younger age group from the same church. Participants may only compete one level above their contesting year group e.g Participants in year 3-4 are eligible to play in year group 5-6 and not 7-8 or above. Youth are not permitted to play in the all age competition.

6. Participants are not allowed to play down a year group under any circumstances; failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.

7. Supervisors for children on the day will be excluded from playing.

8. All small churches nominating to combine teams with other churches need to notify sporting committee prior to the event with sufficient notice. They also need to be mindful when entering this on the online data base. They only need to enter under ONE CHURCH. Entering under two separate churches will result in double entries on the draw for that particular event.


9. With the permission from the church’s supervisor, the church may borrow players from other churches within the same age group if they are short in players. The player/s selected must not change throughout the competition and must remain with their adopted church unless they vs their original church team, in this instance the church

short in players may again borrow another player with the permission of the opposing team.

10. There will be no mixed gender teams allowed to participate in the festival. For all team sports, team members must be wearing the same colour T-shirts.

12. All players must conduct themselves in a Christian manner and show good sportsmanship. Failure to do so will result in the individual/team forfeiting the match and getting excluded from the competition.

13. We are applying a zero-tolerance policy on the above and any team found to be in breach of the above rules faces exclusion from the festival.

14. In the individual sports, if a participant races, he/she cannot back up in an older age group race immediately after participating in their age group race.


2. Outdoor Soccer 1. Games shall be between two teams of 5 players; Four Field players and one

goal keeper.

2. Teams are allowed a maximum of 4 reserves in any game.

3. The referee must allow all substitutions. A player being substituted must be off

the field before a replacement can be made.

4. All soccer players must be wearing protective shin pads.

5. For a goal to be awarded, the ball must be completely over the marked goal

line.

6. Slide tackling, or tackling a player from behind is not permitted. An indirect free

kick will be awarded against the offending team. If one of these tackles is

committed in the penalty area, a direct free kick will be awarded from the penalty

spot.

7. Any player awarded a RED card will not be permitted to play the rest of the

game. If a player is awarded a red card for the following;

a. Intent to hurt, inflict harm, fighting, or any unchristian like behaviour he

will be excluded from the competition for the remainder of the day.

b. If a player is awarded a red card for an Unintentional offence eg.

Accidental handball or a professional foul, they will not be permitted to

play for the rest of that game only. This will be up to the referee’s

discretion.

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3. Basketball

NOTE: This event is not available for Year Group K-2. Also, they will not be permitted to fill spots in the year 3-4 group.

1. There are five players in a team on a basketball court during regular play.

2. The team may have 4 reserves; the referee must allow all substitutions.

3. Inbounds. If fouled while not shooting, the ball is given to the team the foul was committed upon. They get the ball at the nearest side or baseline, out of bounds, and have 5 seconds to pass the ball onto the court.

4. Walking/Travelling: Taking more than 'a step and a half' without dribbling the ball is travelling. Moving your pivot foot once you've stopped dribbling is travelling.

5. Carrying/palming: When a player dribbles the ball with his hand too far to the side or, sometimes, even under the ball.

6. Double Dribble: Dribbling the ball with both hands on the ball at the same time or picking up the dribble and then dribbling again is a double dribble.

7. Held ball: Occasionally, two or more opposing players will gain possession of the ball at the same time. In order to avoid a prolonged and/or violent tussle, the referee stops the action and plays a jump ball.

8. Backcourt violation: Once the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line,they cannot go back across the line during possession. If they do, the ball is awarded to the other team to pass inbounds.

9. No shouldering, holding, striking, pushing or tripping in any way of an opponent.

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4. Swimming

NOTE: This event is not available for Year Groups K-2

1. Each church is unlimited in the amount of swimmers for individual races.

These will consist of the following.

Year 3&4:

25m Freestyle + 25m backstroke

Year 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, Y (18-25), All Age ( 25+):

25m Freestyle + 25m Backstroke + 25m Breaststroke

50m Freestyle (only one contestant per church)

100 m free style (only one contestant per church).

2. Each church will need to select its four best swimmers to compete in the

following relay events:

Year 3&4 (4x25m freestyle Relay)

Year 5&6 (4x25m freestyle Relay)

Year 7 and above (4x50m Relay).

3. All athletes participating in swimming activities must be older than Year 2

4. No free swimming is allowed

5. Parents to remain in the grandstand

6. Participants must not enter pool before signal, if they do so they will be

disqualified

7. No interference from anyone. Any interference will result in immediate

disqualification

8. The officials’ call is final

9. All participants are to swim in their own age groups

10. Participants will be allowed to jump up one year to compete in the relays only


5. Running

1. Age groups K-4 can nominate an unlimited amount of runners from each

gender, per age group, per individual event. These will consist of the

following:

Year K 25 m

Year K-2 50m + 75m

Year 3-4 50m + 75m +100m

2. Age groups of year 5 & above can nominate 2 runners from each gender,

per age group, per individual event. These will consist of the following:

Year 5-6 100m + 200m

Year 7 & Above 100m + 200m + 400m +1500m (only one contestant per

age group, per gender, per church)

3. Each church will need to select its four best runners to compete in the

following relay events:

Year k-2 (4x50m relay)

Year 3-4 (4x100m relay)

Year 5-6 (4x100m relay)

Year 7 & above (4x100m relay)


6. Volley Ball (Only available for Youth and All age 25+)

1. 6 players on a team, 3 on the front row and 3 on the back row

2. Maximum of three hits per side

3. Player may not hit the ball twice in succession (A block is not considered a hit)

4. Ball may be played off the net during a volley and on a serve

5. A ball hitting a boundary line is “in”

6. A ball is “out” if it hits…

the floor completely outside the court,

any of the net or cables outside the antennae,

the referee stand or pole,

the ceiling above a nonplayable area

7. It is legal to contact the ball with any part of a player’s body

8. It is illegal to catch, hold or throw the ball

9. If two or more players get in contact with the ball at the same time, it is

considered one play and either player involved may make the next contact

(provided the next contact isn’t the team’s 4th hit)

10. A player cannot block or attack a serve from on or inside the 10 foot line

11. After the serve, front line players may switch positions at the net

12. A standard game plays to 25 points, but the winning team must win by a 2 point

margin

13. If neither team has a 2 point lead up to/after 25, the game keeps going until

someone is up by two. most of the time there isn't a cap, unless you're really

squeezed for time

14. It will be an elimination tournament.

The following are some basic volleyball rules in regards to violations. The result

of a violation is a point for the opponent.


When serving, stepping on or across the service line as you make contact with

the serve

Failure to serve the ball over the net successfully

Contacting the ball illegally (lifting, carrying, throwing, etc. )

Touching the net with any part of the body while the ball is in play. Exception:

If the ball is driven into the net with such force that it causes the net to contact

an opposing player, no foul will be called, and the ball shall continue to be in

play.

When attacking a ball coming from the opponents court or contacting the ball

when reaching over the net is a violation if the ball hasn’t yet broken the vertical

plane of the net.

Crossing the court centreline with any part of your body. Exception: if it’s the

hand or foot, the entire hand or entire foot must cross for it to be a violation.


7. Oz- TAG

NOTE: This event is not available for Year Groups K-6. Also note general rules of St

Mark’s festival still apply to Oz-Tag.

1. Maximum of 8 players at any one time.

2. You can have a total of 5 reserves for OZ-TAG.

3. You do not need the referee’s permission to make a substitution, however you need to ensure that you only have 8 players on the field at one time. If you are caught playing with extra players your team will be automatically disqualified and excluded from the competition.

4. You will play two 12 Minute Halves with only a 3 minute break at half time.

5. Defender must remove one or both tags to stop attacker’s progress. He/She then holds up the tag and drops it to the ground marking where the play the ball should occur.

6. There is a marker in the play the ball. Defence must be back seven meters.

7. Six tags/plays to promote ball before changeover.

8. An attacker must stop and play the ball if he is in possession with only one tag on.

9. A knock back is play on, knock on advantage rule applies - same as league.

10. The ball carrier is not allowed to protect his tag or fend off defenders with his/her hand.

11. A try is awarded to the attacking team when they ground the ball on or over the try line.

12. A team may kick the ball on 0, 4th and 5th tag. Kicking the ball on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd tags results in an automatic turnover. Please note kicks in General play cannot be above the shoulder height of the referee unless the ball has first touched the ground e.g. A ‘Grubber’ style kick may go over an opponent’s shoulder whilst a ‘bomb’ style kick is deemed illegal and a turnover awarded.

13. Each team will play a minimum of two group games. Points awarded from the group games will then determine if a team makes it to the semi-finals.

Registrations will open at 8am. Please remind kids to bring their registration cards

with them.


Please make sure Teams are there on time for their scheduled games.

A hooter will sound to start the game, at half time and then at the conclusion of the

game. There will only be a 5 minute gap between each game so teams must be

ready to step onto the field and get prepared when they are scheduled to play.

If a team is not on the field when the hooter sounds a try will be awarded to the other

team for every minute they are late starting from the hooter. i.e. if hooter sounds and

other team is not present, 1 try will be awarded to the team that is present.

Please make sure the kids are aware of the rules.

Points will be allocated as follows 3 for a win 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.

Tries are worth 1 point.

Kids are encouraged to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated for the day.


8. Table Tennis Knockout draw

• Table tennis will not be available for competitors in the K-2 age group.

• All players must be registered to represent and compete for their church.

• Table Tennis competition is a KNOCKOUT DRAW.

• Players MUST be ready to start 10 minutes prior the start time of their grade

division. (Players to be present at their allocated tables and to be called by

referee when ready to start the match).

• If the player is not at their allocated table by a maximum 5 minutes past the

start time, player will forfeit match. No exceptions.

• There will be a separate singles and doubles competition

• Churches are allowed to allow one competitor and one reserve per age

group and per gender for the singles competition.(only for 25+ two

competitor are allowed per church )

• Churches are permitted to allow 2 competitors (1 team) per age group and

per gender for the doubles competition.( only for 25+ two team are allowed

per church)

• A competitor is allowed to compete in two age groups. (In their age group

and join one age group above). However, if the games for their age group

are on at the same time, it is at the player’s and the church’s own risk.

Player must be replaced or forfeits that game.

• Once single games are completed, doubles game will commence.

• A coin will be tossed to determine who will start the game by first serve.


GAME RULES:

A 'LET' will be called if the ball hits the net when passing over or does

not cross past the net in service.

A player scores 1 point

2 If the opponent fails to make a correct serve two tries in a row.

3 If the opponent fails to make a correct return.

4 If after a player has made a service or return the ball touches anything other

than the net assembly before being struck by their opponent,

5 If an opponent strikes the ball twice successively.

• Match will be a best of 3 sets.

6 A game shall be won by a player or pair first scoring 11 points unless both

players and pairs score 10 points, when the game is won by the first player or

pair subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points.

• Players get two serves each.

• First player to reach 2 sets first, wins. (e.g. 2-0, 2-1, wins the match)


9. CHESS PLAYING GUIDELINES 2015

1) Each chess piece has its own style of moving. Moves are made to vacant squares

except when capturing an opponent's piece.

2) The king can move exactly one square horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Only

once in every game each king is allowed to make a special move, known as

castling.

3) The Rook moves any number of vacant squares vertically or horizontally. It cannot

jump over pieces, except in the special move of ‘castling.’

4) The Bishop moves any number of vacant squares in any diagonal direction. A

bishop starts on a specific colour (white/black), and stays on this same colour for

the whole game.

5) The Queen can move any number of vacant squares diagonally, horizontally, or

vertically.

6) The Knight moves two squares like the rook and then one square perpendicular to

that. Its move is not blocked by other pieces, i.e. it leaps to the new square. The

knight moves in an "L" or "7" shape (or either shape inverted) with two steps one

direction, a 90° turn, and one step in the new direction.

7) Pawns have the most complex rules of movement:

- A pawn can move forward one square, if that square is unoccupied. If it has not yet

moved, the pawn has the option of moving two squares forward provided both squares

in front of the pawn are unoccupied. A pawn cannot move backwards.


Pawns are the only pieces that capture differently from how they move. They can

capture an enemy piece on either of the two spaces adjacent to the space in front of

them (i.e., the two squares diagonally in front of them). They cannot move to these

spaces if they are vacant.

The rule of ‘en passant’ will be adhered to.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_passant

8) Check: When a player makes a move that threatens the opposing king with capture

(not necessarily by the piece that was moved), the king is said to be in check.

9) Checkmate: If a player's king is placed in check and there is no legal move that

player can make to escape check, then the king is said to be checkmated, the

game ends, and that player loses.

10) Stalemate occurs when

a) Either player cannot technically win

b) A repetition of 3 moves has been made (by both white & black)

c) A player cannot make any legal moves, on their turn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_passant


The chess rules/instructions printed on the day are shown below:

Chess Tournament rules of Etiquette

1. Parents and persons not specifically delegated as servants for the chess

competition are not allowed in the tournament hall on the day. Servants will be

clearly marked on the day. Please approach them if you have any queries.

2. The first 15 minutes of the game are played at an unregulated speed, however we

are encouraging 30 seconds per move from the start of the game. In the last

10 minutes you will be using a chess clock if one is available. You should be aiming

for 30 seconds per move.

3. If the game continues over 25 minutes a decision will be made by the referee

regarding who is winning, or if the position is drawn.

4. A chess clock may be used as an alternative to adjudication. If you lose on time,

(flag shows up on the chess clock), you will lose the game. The exception is if the

opponent does not have sufficient pieces to win (and you notify the referee

before the flag shows up on the display), or it is a stalemate, then it will be

declared a draw. The referee will settle any disputes.

5. If you touch a piece and you can legally move it, you must move it. If you touch a

piece and move it and take your fingers off it, you cannot take it back (if it is a legal

move).


6. Please set up your board once the game is over, so the next game can be restarted

promptly.

7. All disagreements and final decisions will be dealt with by the referee. The referees

decision is final.

10. Scouts


Scouts and Cubs Conditions;

1- This year competition will be open for the scouts and Cubs Section

2- The scout member can be registered and enrolled in St. Mark’s Festival.

3- It will be a team competition minimum “team of 3” and maximum “team of 6”

4- Each church can have as many scouts’ teams as required.

5- The competition will include the following sections –at Pioneer Level for

the Scouts Section

A- Camp Craft

B- Citizenship

C- Construction

D- Emergencies

6- All information will be available in the Green Scouts handbook for the scouts

section

7- For the Cubs Section the Competition will include the following sections- at The

Silver Boomerang level

A- Health and First Aid

B- Safety

C- Ropes

D- Outdoor Scouting

E- Promise and Law

8- All information will be available in the Yellow Cubs Scouts Handbook for the

Cubs Section

9- The competition is a full day competition that will be held in St. Abraham’s

church at Macquarie Fields.

BE PREPARED AND LET THE FUN BEGIN

GOD BLESS

11. Poetry

Rules for Poetry


Poetry is a means of expressing your emotions. Primary (KG-Yr 6): - Poem must have 8 lines. - Poem can be a rhyming one or blank verse. - Focus of your poem is ‘Hold fast what you have”

High School (Yr 7- Yr 12): - Poem must have 16 lines. - Poem must have a simile/metaphor. - Poem can be a rhyming one or blank verse. - Focus of your poem is ‘Hold fast what you have”

Adults - Poem must not be less than 8 lines and not more than 16 lines. - Poem must have a simile/metaphor. - Poem can be a rhyming one or blank verse. - Focus of your poem is ‘Hold fast what you have”

Christian Performance should be maintained at all time

Primary Marking Criteria


4lines 6 lines 8 lines Total

Number of Lines /3 /4 /5

Sequence / 4

/4 /4

Depth of meaning /3 /3 /3

Originality /4 /4 /4

Knowledge of

Being

Transformed

/4 /4 /4

Voice/Presentation /18 /19 /20

Total

High School Marking Criteria

8lines

and less

10lines 6

lines 12lines 14lines 16lines

Total


/8 /9

Each Line to make

sense /3

/4 /3 /3 /3

Simile Metaphor

incorporated in

poem

/4

/4 /4 /4 /4


Originality /3

/3 /3 /3 /3

Knowledge of

Being

Transformed

/4 /4 /4

/4 /4

Voice/Presentation /4 /4 4 4/ /4

Total

Adult Marking Criteria

8lines

and less

10lines 6

lines 12lines 14lines 16lines

Total


/8 /9

Each Line to make

sense /3

/3 /3 /3 /3

Simile Metaphor

incorporated in

poem

/4

/4 /4 /4 /4

Originality of

Poetic Language /3

/3 /3 /3 /3

Knowledge of

Being

Transformed

/4 /4 /4

/4 /4

Voice/Presentation /4 /4 4 4/ /4

Total


12. Theatrical Performances

The servants and the youth are to read the competition’s contents and rules carefully

so as to understand the conditions for entry.

St Mark Festival organizers have been enthusiastic about the theatrical and choir

performances from the start of the Festival. Therefore these performances ought to be

Thoroughly presented and well thought of, so please consider the following points:

1. If one member of a team does not partake and pass the theory exam, the whole

team will be forfeited

2. Be sure to present performances which are theologically correct.(The play

signed by the church priest)

3. The play is to have a spiritual, moral or social message.

4. We represent these plays through church and we have to show: “there are

diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” 1 Cor 12:6

5. The organizers are keen to view high quality performances, therefore the

6. Participants have to have sufficient practice in order for the play to be well

presented.

The Length of the Play:

KG to Year 6 - 10 minutes preparation and 15 minutes presentation

Yr 7 and over - 10 minutes preparation and 30 minutes presentation


In the schedule 15 or 30 minutes (as per age group) is the maximum length of time for

a

Performance; however it can run for less than this depending on the play itself. If the

Performance goes over-time; the judges may stop it due to consideration for other

presentations.

Conditions of the Play:

1. On the nominated day, all the participants must be present in a theatre in front

of the judges.

2. The evaluation will be in accordance with the results, which are to compare the

plays against each other.

3. The play has to present Christian values from the spirit of the church, keeping

in mind not to interfere with other beliefs.

4. The play has to be positive, creative and effective, with depth and with no magic

solution to any problem. It is not to alter anything in the character of Jesus or

St Mary.

5. The play has to be suitable for the age of the participants performing it.

6. Music, props and lights are to be used at the right place and time.

7. Having a simple play, using simple props will be effective, does not require

valuable props which will add nothing to the play.

8. There is a time limit for the performance, which is 15 or 30 minutes respectively,

and ten minutes for preparation. The director is to be attentive to the time.

9. The judges can close the curtains if they find swearing or bad language being

used or if the clothing on stage is unsuitable or inappropriate.


10. Judges are not to close the curtains without any valid reason.

11. Use of flammable items such as matches or candles is not allowed during the

performance.

12. The script has to be signed by the parish priest.

13. All participants have to be punctual for the competition, taking into

consideration that the performance has been allocated a certain time. If a group

is not on time, the performance may be cancelled.

14. The performances are divided into two levels:

a. First level:Kindergarten to Year 6 (everyone should be partaking in the

theory exam). Everyone should be less than 12 years-old.

b. Second level: Years 7 to 12 (everyone should partake in the theory

exam).

Everyone should be 13 years-old or over.

c. Although there are no restrictions for number of participants, the

Festival will provide only 8 microphones.

15. Under certain circumstances, the judges can permit Second level group to have

actors from first level in their group. The play will be evaluated based on second level

Performance.

Important notice:

1. The information about the author (of the play) has to be given.


2. Information on the people who have parts in the play, such as their names and

church name.

3. The group has to produce 5 printed scripts (not hand-written) with the names

of the

Author, supervising person/ Play Director and manager

4. As Christians, we have to be honest in writing the Author’s real name and if it

is not written by someone, please write “Taken from.....

5. You are not allowed to present a play which has previously been performed in

the Festival.

6. Information about author, director, actors and actresses’ names and photos will

be appreciated.

Types of Scripts and Its Resources:

Scripts for new authors from the youth are to be encouraged as they represent their

hobbies. A creative group means the actors have a role with the author in writing the

script.

The following categories are what will be judged:


1. Production: Converts the drama from theory to live on stage. The effects of

the words and the freedom of movement are used in every condition to help the

show be presented well.

2. Acting: It is the explanation of the character which the actor performs.

3. Body Language: The actor has to show the outside appearance of the

character through his reactions, natural behavior, emotional behavior and also

his movements.

4. Emotional Language: The actor has to represent the character in a true and

effective way. The emotions always give the character life without exaggeration.

5. Sound: The voice of the character is one of the most important tools displaying

the emotions of the character. The role of the voice is as important as it has

meanings, it shows if the character is happy, sad, honest.... etc.

6. Imaginative Language: The actor depends on his imagination for his/her

emotions. He has to control him/herself on the stage.

7. Decoration: It is important in having an effect on the audience. It represents

the place, time, sceneries and furniture which have to be effective in their role

so they do not prevent the actor from moving on stage. they also have to be

light, in order to be easily carried.

8. Accessories and Clothing: Clothes show the history and society. It has to be

homogeneous with the colors and furniture which helps the audience feel

relaxed while looking at it.


9. Make up: It is not only for making the actors look good but it helps show the

outside look of the character according to age, social class and physiological

situation.

10. Light: It gives the shape of vision and coloring so as to create a situation to

ensure the meaning and the picture of the play in a 3D shape.

11. Music: May be made especially for the play or can be used from another play.

It helps in some situations of the play or for creating a dramatic moment.

13. Musical Performance

1 Solo Competitions

Solo Instrument (Strings, Woodwind, Brass or Percussion) Performer will play two pieces of music of their own choices for up to 3 minutes.


Infant Choir (KG – Year 2)

Junior Choir (Years 3 – 6)

Senior Choir (Years 7 and above)

Open Age

2 Group Competition

Group Instrument minimum of three performers (String, Woodwind, Brass or Percussion or any combination) Performers will play two pieces of music of their own choices for up to 5 minutes.




Open Age

14. Choir Conditions General Rules:




Open Age


A combined Choir from all the above ages (will be tested on the older age

group).

Churches are welcome to join with more than one choir per age group (no More

than two groups per age group). in case of Different languages only

The Lyrics Teams should submit the lyrics in writing signed by their parish priest

or by father George Nakhil - the activities patron priest and send to

[email protected] 3 weeks before the performance date.

At Least 3 copies should be handed to the judges committee including the level

and age group the team is competing for

Should suit the Festival Theme ‘Hold fast what you have” The Festival test is

mandatory to everyone who participates in the choir including the musician.

The choir should declare which level they are competing for.

The choir should consist of Five persons or more.

The choir is to be divided into the age groups outlined. If the church has

combined two age groups this will be judged on the higher level.

Performing the current festival theme is mandatory.

Lyrics and music should suite the group’s age.

Level 1 1 Composing, Lyrics and arranging of any song is a bonus.

Level 2

1 All songs must be original (new melody, lyrics and arrangement)

2 Minimum of 4 live musical instrumental players are required , all must be

participating in festival

Points are given for the following:

Musical arrangement and harmony

Voice harmony and melody integration

Rhythm, beat control and fitting

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The spiritual meaning of the Lyrics

Performances and/or actions according to the song being sung.

Having a uniform worn by all participants..

Points given will also include visual presentation


15. Important Information about

Choir and Theatrical

Choir

Age groups: K-2, 3-6, 7-10 and open age

No Time table will be sent ahead; it will be the best interest of all participants to

attend all performances and benefit from each other’s spiritual and artistic

experience (as has been decided by all church representatives).

Interstate Churches may participate by sending a CD (movie), the festival should

then allocate a specific time to play this movie, and finally the judges mark the

performance.

Food is to be sold only during breaks; however, judges are exempt and can eat

whenever.

Churches are to sit in the pre-reserved places, unorganised or noisy groups may

lose points off their own performances.

Choir’s performances consist of 3 hymns + anthem. Maximum stage time is 20

minutes. Each team is to bring their own instruments, and devices (CD players, lap

tops, etc.). The festival will organise data projectors/screen and microphones only ).

Musical performance: Will be in a separate room whenever the stage is busy

with choir performances. However depending on numbers this may be organised

differently.

Theatrical performance: k-2, 3-6, HS, Open age

Plays should cover the festival theme and should not have been performed at St.

Mark’s Festival in previous years.

Allocated time for any given performance is 25 minutes (including setting and

packing up).

No time table will be sent ahead.

Please do not attempt to contact the festival Admin concerning the time table since

they have been clearly instructed not to release it.


16. Art Conditions

• The servants have to read the conditions carefully.

• The artwork is to be presented well.

• The artwork is to be creative and done by the person themselves.

• Repetitive work is not allowed or taken from others, must be original.

• Each servant to submit one artwork only.

• Any artwork that was submitted before will not be reconsidered

• On the back of each Canvas you must write:

1. Name of participant

2. Name of the church

3. St Mark Festival ID number

4. The theme of the artwork

5. The year /age group

6. Servant’s full name

• Failure of identifying participant’s personal details will result on

elimination.

• The church need to consider packing for all artwork represented. Each year

level in a separate box with a label (Name of the church and the age group)

• The artwork is to be submitted by24/08 at The test day

Kindergarten:

After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No.”

And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.

• Create an artwork about the miracle of fishing in Galilee.

You may choose from the following:

Water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencils. (use A4 canvas)


Year 1-2

• We have friends from heaven we love them all. Choose one of those

heavenly friends and draw a picture of him or her.

You may choose from the following,

• Drawing using water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencils. use

A4 canvas)

• Collage using the above materials and also using coloured paper, newspaper,

or any other material such as pasta, rice, sand, or similar materials. use A4

canvas)

Year 3-4:

Create an artwork that represents the story of Joseph the Prosper Minister.

You can include 6 to 8 sceneries.

• Drawing using water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencils. (use

A4 canvas)


or any other material such as pasta, rice, sand, or similar materials. use A4

canvas)

Year 5-6

The Agepia folds on seven prayers, create an artwork for an icon that you like to

stand in front of while praying.

• Drawing using water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencils. (Use

A3 Canvas)


or any other material such as pasta, rice, sand, or similar materials. (Use A3

Canvas)

Year 7-10

• The church sacraments are mysterious and unseen grace or gifts from God.

We obtain this gift when we participate in some rites and prayers performed

by the priest using the sacramental materials

• Choose one of the holy sacraments and create an artwork that demonstrates

the practice of it.



• Drawing using water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencil led

pencils, pastel colour, acrylic, water colour. (Use A3 Canvas)


or any other material such as pasta, rice, sand, or similar materials. (Use A3

Canvas)

Youth and over

Hold fast what you have

Jesus Christ is the head and the church is the body. We are all member of His body.

• create an artwork that you like to place in your church (Could be an Icon)

You are required to create an artwork consider a drawing, painting,

ceramic, wood work, leather work or sculpture.


• Drawing using water colour paint, crayons, oil Pastels, coloured pencil led pencils, pastel colour, acrylic, water colour, oil and any new ideas to be discussed

• Collage using the above materials and also using coloured paper, newspaper, or any other material such as pasta, rice, sand, or similar materials.

· Use canvas no bigger than 1.5 m canvas.


17. Researches

Choose one of the following topics as the focus of your research project:

1.

a. Principals of the Christian marriage

b. Challenges of marriage in a secular world

2. The creation witnesses to the creator

3.

a. Character Study: Pope Kyrillos the IV

b. Character Study: Saint of your choosing

4. Modern day challenges to the Christian Faith.

Guidelines:

1. 2000 word essay on your topic.

You are free to use any resources you like for this topic, but everything must

be referenced accurately according to standard referencing technique. You

are also encouraged to use apostolic sources where possible. You must

include at least 5 references in your paper.

Marking guide:

Originality

Use of language

Strength of communication

Referencing

Due date:

To be completed by no later than midnight Friday 02/10/15 to

[email protected]

2. 5 minute presentation

You are free to use any form of presentation style or technique for this, but

are encouraged to use some form of multimedia.

Marking guide:

Use of multimedia/technology


Clarity of presentation and thought

Originality in message

Originality in style

Due date:

To be presented on 18/10/15 at St Anthony and St Paul Church in Guildford

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