The South African Literacy Association
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ABOUT US
Good public speaking skills are the easiest and most crucial skill that most of us need to take into the real world. One may not be expected to make ridiculous claims about a number of issues. However, one may be expected from time to time to make a speech that will really endear you to your target audience. Thus any form of persuasive/public speaking is an art and should be refined.
The Emalahleni English Orators NPC was founded in 2012, after 3 years of planning by the Incorporator, Mr. K. du Plessis an English teacher of profession.
The idea was to give a platform to learners, where they can participate against others in various competitions. The first of these were public speaking.
This Company is registered with CIPRO. The main objective is that we would like to give the youth of South Africa the opportunity to better themselves in the art of Public Speaking, as the youth of today, are tomorrows leaders.
The Emalahleni English Orators or EEO had great success with their competition during 2013 in Mpumalanga. In 2014 the competition was spread out over Mpumalanga, KZN Midlands and Gauteng with great success. During 2015 this competition had participants from Mpumalanga, Gauteng, KZN-Midlands, KZN-Coastal and the Free State. The competition went as far as Limpopo during 2016. 2016 was a fantastic year for the Emalahleni English Orators. With the success of 2016 we took the next step and introduced a reading competition which turned out to be an enormous success.
The board of directors took a vote and decided that the competition will continue under a new name, since anyone in SA now can participate. With the start of 2017, SALA or The South African Literacy Association was born. Same competition just with a new look and more divisions for learners to participate in. SALA's numbers grew and with the coming of the '20, The public speaking was divided into two. Participants can now enter into an English Home Language division or English First Additional Language division. The reading festival was also edited to accommodate home language and first additional language learners.
GREAT NEWS! WE HAVE ADDED AFRIKAANS TO OUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION AS FROM 2023!
SALA offers the following competitions in 2024:
Public Speaking
Reading Festivals
Spelling BEE
Creative Writing
Poetry Recitation
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You can also follow the following link to download all our competition information:
Teach our youth to form own meanings and arguments
Promote logical thinking
CONTACT US
- Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa
- SALA will be open from 15 January 2024.
- +27-082 072 3214
- info@salacompetition.com
- 08:30 - 16:30 MONDAY TO THURSDAY 08:30 - 15:00 FRIDAYS
2024 CALENDAR
2024 CALENDAR
PUBLIC SPEAKING 2024
PUBLIC SPEAKING 2024
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Public Speaking is the process or act of performing a speech to a live audience.
Public Speaking is commonly understood as formal, face to face speaking of a single person to a group of people.
A Public Speaking prepared speech, takes time to research, then written on the cue cards, to practice the speech and to ensure it’s in the relevant time limits. ALWAYS ensure to include some substantial evidence to strengthen your speech.
This is not just a normal informative oral which would be delivered in a classroom.
A PUBLIC SPEAKING SPEECH ALWAYS HAS YOUR POINT OF VIEW.
PUBLIC SPEAKER ALWAYS ADDRESS THEIR AUDIENCE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners in a Public School / Private School / Home School
Grade 1 to Grade 12
(Moderation is done per grade group)
COMPETITION DIVISIONS:
English - Home Language
English - First Additional Language
Afrikaans - Huistaal
Afrikaans - Addisionele Taal
IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN YOU COMPETE?
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their Home Language at school.
ENGLISH FIST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:
Leaners who have English as their First Additional Language at school.
AFRIKAANS HUISTAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Home Language at school.
AFRIKAANS ADDISIONELE TAAL:
Learner who have Afrikaans as their Additional Language at school.
TOPICS:
There are no set topics. Learners choose their own age appropriate topic.
Schools should refrain from giving one topic to all their learners of a certain grade group. Let the learners be individuals and choose their own topic or assist them with choosing their topic.
TIME LIMITS:
Grade 1 to 5 = maximum 3 minutes
Grade 6 to 9 = maximum 4 minutes
Grade 10 to 12 = maximum 5 minutes
AWARDS:
First Round (Video Round):
Each participant receives a certificate and rebuttal via email.
Second Round (Face to Face Round):
Each participant receives a certificate and rebuttal on the day.
The top 10-15 of each Province, in each age group will be selected to participate
at the National Final Round.
National Final Round (Face to Face Round):
1st Place winner - Trophy, pin & certificate
2nd - 4th Place winners - pin & certificate
No rebuttals given at the National Final Round.
ENTRY FEE FOR 2024:
R150 per learner
(Late entry fee at R180.00 if learner enters after cut-off date)
HOW TO ENTER:
Step 1:
Complete the entry form and make payment.
Step 2:
The entry form attached to this booklet.
Step 3:
After completion of your form, remember to send your proof of payment
to speaking@salacompetition.com before the relevant closing date.
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(Use the following link to upload your entry):
HOW THE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION WORKS:
ROUND 1—VIDEO SUBMISSION ROUND:
ROUND 2—FACE TO FACE ROUND (SEMI FINAL ROUND):
ROUND 3—FACE TO FACE ROUND (NATIONAL FINAL ROUND):
COMPETITION RULES:
PLEASE USE SPEAKING@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
Public Speaking is the process or act of performing a speech to a live audience.
Public Speaking is commonly understood as formal, face to face speaking of a single person to a group of people.
A Public Speaking prepared speech, takes time to research, then written on the cue cards, to practice the speech and to ensure it’s in the relevant time limits. ALWAYS ensure to include some substantial evidence to strengthen your speech.
This is not just a normal informative oral which would be delivered in a classroom.
A PUBLIC SPEAKING SPEECH ALWAYS HAS YOUR POINT OF VIEW.
PUBLIC SPEAKER ALWAYS ADDRESS THEIR AUDIENCE.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners in a Public School / Private School / Home School
Grade 1 to Grade 12
(Moderation is done per grade group)
COMPETITION DIVISIONS:
English - Home Language
English - First Additional Language
Afrikaans - Huistaal
Afrikaans - Addisionele Taal
IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN YOU COMPETE?
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their Home Language at school.
ENGLISH FIST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:
Leaners who have English as their First Additional Language at school.
AFRIKAANS HUISTAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Home Language at school.
AFRIKAANS ADDISIONELE TAAL:
Learner who have Afrikaans as their Additional Language at school.
TOPICS:
There are no set topics. Learners choose their own age appropriate topic.
Schools should refrain from giving one topic to all their learners of a certain grade group. Let the learners be individuals and choose their own topic or assist them with choosing their topic.
TIME LIMITS:
Grade 1 to 5 = maximum 3 minutes
Grade 6 to 9 = maximum 4 minutes
Grade 10 to 12 = maximum 5 minutes
AWARDS:
First Round (Video Round):
Each participant receives a certificate and rebuttal via email.
Second Round (Face to Face Round):
Each participant receives a certificate and rebuttal on the day.
The top 10-15 of each Province, in each age group will be selected to participate
at the National Final Round.
National Final Round (Face to Face Round):
1st Place winner - Trophy, pin & certificate
2nd - 4th Place winners - pin & certificate
No rebuttals given at the National Final Round.
ENTRY FEE FOR 2024:
R150 per learner
(Late entry fee at R180.00 if learner enters after cut-off date)
HOW TO ENTER:
Step 1:
Complete the entry form and make payment.
Step 2:
The entry form attached to this booklet.
Step 3:
After completion of your form, remember to send your proof of payment
to speaking@salacompetition.com before the relevant closing date.
PLEASE USE SPEAKING@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
(Use the following link to upload your entry):
HOW THE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION WORKS:
ROUND 1—VIDEO SUBMISSION ROUND:
- Learners to practice their speech and then record then either by teacher/parent. (Make sure they stay within the set time limit)
- Learners to be dressed in school uniform when recorded.
- Refrain from doing recordings outside in the garden for example. Nice neutral background is preferred.
- Learner to speak clearly. Make sure the adjudicator can hear the participant.· Video to be submitted via Google Drive and share the video to speaking@salacompetition.com via Google Drive FREE of charge and/or send us a YouTube link.
- NO WhatsApp or WeTransfer videos will be accepted or adjudicated. If you have trouble with Google Drive inform us so that we can assist you.
- Certificates and rebuttals will be emailed.
ROUND 2—FACE TO FACE ROUND (SEMI FINAL ROUND):
- These round will take place at set venues on set dates across S.A. This will be confirmed as soon as possible.
- The estimate audience/parents/teachers accompanying the learners to the competition day will be determined on the venue and room allocations. Participants will be seated first.
- Learners will perform their speech in-front of adjudicator/s on the competition day.
- The learners will receive a certificate and rebuttal on the competition day.
ROUND 3—FACE TO FACE ROUND (NATIONAL FINAL ROUND):
- The top 6 learners of each age group of each Province will be invited to participate at the National Final Round which will take place during October 2024.
- Learners to be dressed in school uniform and/or formal clothing if Home Schooled.
- The estimate audience/parents/teachers accompanying the learners to the competition day will be determined on the venue and room allocations. Participants will be seated first.
- 1st Place will receive a trophy, pin and certificate.
- 2nd to 4th Place will receive a pin and certificate.
- This is a NATIONAL FINAL ROUND as ALL Provinces of South Africa participates in this competition round.
COMPETITION RULES:
- The decision of the adjudicator of each round is final.
- There will be one adjudicator, adjudicating all first rounds. There will a minimum of two adjudicators at the Semi Final and National Final rounds.
- It is the participating schools responsibility to ensure that each participants name and surname is correctly spelled on their entry participation list. Certificates will be pre-printed.
- All communication will be done via email to salacompetition@gmail.com
- You can also WhatsApp us on 082 072 3214. One of our admin staff will respond within 24hours.
- If a parent/teacher would like to dispute the results of a first round or a semi-final round they may do so by sending us the dispute form via email to salacompetition@gmail.com. If any disputes on the National Final Round a Fee of R250.00 to be paid on the competition day. Thereafter one of the Directors of SALA will make a final decision.
- It is the school/principal/parents responsibility to ensure that they first make a turn at registration when arriving on the day of a competition. This is to ensure that participants are marked present.
- All participants name lists with name, surname, grade, school’s name and speech topic to be TYPED when submitted with entry documentation. NO HANDWRITTEN name lists will be accepted.
- Learners to always have their notes at hand during delivery of speech.
- Participants to be on time for their sessions. You need to be on time to register in the given registration time. If the participant is late, they will not be allowed to participate on the competition day.
- KEEP TO THE SET TIME LIMITS. PENALTY MARKS WILL BE GIVEN.
- No plagiarism will be allowed! A speech must be that of a participant’s own work.
- Make sure to acknowledge all sources used. NO internet copied speeches will be allowed.
- Learners found guilty of plagiarism will be immediately disqualified. These learners will not be allowed to compete in our competitions again.
- No learner should have exactly the same speech prepared. These learners will also be disqualified if found guilty.
- Schools should refrain from giving all their leaners one set topic. Each learners to choose their own topic.
- If a learner did not attend their relevant session on the competition day, the leaner may send their recorded video to SALA. The video should be accompanied by a valid document stating the reason of no show, like for example a doctor’s letter etc.
- Participants who cannot behave themselves during a competition round, in a relevant room, will be asked to leave the competition room and will be disqualified. We respect
- ALL participants. Schools to ensure that their parents also act in a proper manner, and abide by the rules.
- NO VIDEO RECORDINGS MAY BE MADE IN ANY ROOM OF ANY PARTICIPANT ACCORDING TO THE POPIA ACT.
- NO VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ADJUDICATORS GIVING A REBUTTAL IN ANY ROOM MAY BE MADE ACCORDING TO THE POPIA ACT.
READING FESTIVAL 2024 (English / afrikaans / isizulu)
READING FESTIVAL 2024
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Teaching students to read sensitively and insightfully is probably the most
important job of a language teacher. It emphasized perspective interpretations, sensitivity to
language, and an appreciation of style. 86% of teachers’ state that taking part in a reading festival or competition had a positive impact on their whole school’s reading culture. Attentive reading and sensitivity to language are among the most important skills students acquire in school.
OUR AIM:
To get as many learners reading as possible.
To increase learners pronunciation, vocabulary and overall knowledge.
Reading out loud will also increase a learner’s self-confidence.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners from grade 1 – 12 are welcome to
participate in our reading competition.
Moderation is done per grade group.
FIVE DIVISIONS:
ENGLISH - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
ENGLISH - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
AFRIKAANS - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
AFRIKAANS - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE—PREPARED READING
isiZULU - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
TIME LIMITS
Grade 1 to 5 is 2 minutes
Grade 6 to 12 is 3 minutes
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00
per learner
READING MATERIAL SELECTION:
Prepared reading / Voorbereide Lees:
Each learner choose their own age appropriate text to read.
IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN YOU COMPETE?
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their Home Language at school.
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their First Additional
Language at school.
AFRIKAANS HUISTAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Home Language at school.
AFRIKAANS ADDISIONELE TAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Second Language at school.
isiZULU:
Any learner who can read isiZulu may participate
First Round (Video submission Round):
Each participants to receive a certificate & rebuttal, which will be emailed to them for the 1st round. This round is a video submission round for 2024.
Upon the second round:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place will receive an
additional certificate. These learners will also be the overall winners of the province.
(This will be a face-to-face round).
National Final Round:
The top 4 of each province will invited to the National Final, where the top 4 of each
province will compete against one another, to determine the overall winners for SA in each age/grade group per division. 1st place receives a trophy, pin and book prize. 2nd to 4th place receives a pin and certificate
COMPETITION RULES:
HOW TO ENTER:
Complete the entry form and make payment.
Forward the entry form and proof of payment before the closing date to read.poem@salacompetition.com
Make sure you receive a confirmation email from us to state that we have received your entry and payment.
See you on the competition day!
Use the following link to upload your entry:
HOW THE PREPARED READING COMPETITION WORKS:
1ST ROUND: (Video submission round for all divisions)
TAKE NOTE:
Any learner participating in a provincial round or nation final round may pre-order a provincial or national participation pin from SALA. In order to order these pins, please complete the relevant Google form. Ensure to send us your proof of payment after you placed your order.
If for any reason whatsoever it happens that the National Final Round cannot be a face-to-face round during 2024 courier fees may apply for courier of winners prizes.
The South African Literacy Association will do everything it their power to have a formal face to face
National Final with formal prize giving at the National Final.
PLEASE USE READ.POEM@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
Teaching students to read sensitively and insightfully is probably the most
important job of a language teacher. It emphasized perspective interpretations, sensitivity to
language, and an appreciation of style. 86% of teachers’ state that taking part in a reading festival or competition had a positive impact on their whole school’s reading culture. Attentive reading and sensitivity to language are among the most important skills students acquire in school.
OUR AIM:
To get as many learners reading as possible.
To increase learners pronunciation, vocabulary and overall knowledge.
Reading out loud will also increase a learner’s self-confidence.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners from grade 1 – 12 are welcome to
participate in our reading competition.
Moderation is done per grade group.
FIVE DIVISIONS:
ENGLISH - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
ENGLISH - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
AFRIKAANS - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
AFRIKAANS - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE—PREPARED READING
isiZULU - HOME LANGUAGE - PREPARED READING
TIME LIMITS
Grade 1 to 5 is 2 minutes
Grade 6 to 12 is 3 minutes
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00
per learner
READING MATERIAL SELECTION:
Prepared reading / Voorbereide Lees:
Each learner choose their own age appropriate text to read.
IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN YOU COMPETE?
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their Home Language at school.
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE:
Learners who have English as their First Additional
Language at school.
AFRIKAANS HUISTAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Home Language at school.
AFRIKAANS ADDISIONELE TAAL:
Learners who have Afrikaans as their Second Language at school.
isiZULU:
Any learner who can read isiZulu may participate
First Round (Video submission Round):
Each participants to receive a certificate & rebuttal, which will be emailed to them for the 1st round. This round is a video submission round for 2024.
Upon the second round:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th place will receive an
additional certificate. These learners will also be the overall winners of the province.
(This will be a face-to-face round).
National Final Round:
The top 4 of each province will invited to the National Final, where the top 4 of each
province will compete against one another, to determine the overall winners for SA in each age/grade group per division. 1st place receives a trophy, pin and book prize. 2nd to 4th place receives a pin and certificate
COMPETITION RULES:
- All learners from one school should not choose the same piece to prepare. ONE text per learner.
- Keep to the time limits given.
- No set reading topics/texts will be provided. Choose your own. (Prepared reading)
- Wear your school uniform on competition day. Should by neatly dressed. For video as well.
- Have only your reading material present. No other supporting material.
- Each reader needs to first introduce himself/herself, the title of the text and the author of the text.
- Reader will not have to do unprepared in the prepared reading division (only at National Final).
- All participants / teachers to ensure that the spelling for the participant’s name and surname is correct on the entry form. The participation certificates are pre-printed and no reprints will be made!
- A name list with the following details to accompany your entry: learner name, surname and grade and the division the learner will participate in.
- There will be one adjudicator, moderating each grade group on the competition day.
- At the National Reading Final, there will be two or more adjudicators, adjudicating the final.
- The adjudicator’s decision is final.
- For the video submission round (1st Round) you have 2 options on how to submit your video:
- Option 1 : Upload video on our Google Drive
- Option 2 : Create a video on YouTube and send your video link to SALA
HOW TO ENTER:
Complete the entry form and make payment.
Forward the entry form and proof of payment before the closing date to read.poem@salacompetition.com
Make sure you receive a confirmation email from us to state that we have received your entry and payment.
See you on the competition day!
Use the following link to upload your entry:
HOW THE PREPARED READING COMPETITION WORKS:
1ST ROUND: (Video submission round for all divisions)
- The 1st round will be a video submission round.
- Learner to prepare 1 (ONE) text of their choice.
- Learner to be recorded by parent/teacher and submit the video (keeping to set time limits) to SALA before the cut-off date. Need to see the learner from the waist up.
- Learner to be dressed in their school uniform when recorded.
- Save your video with your name, grade, division and school name.
- Video to be uploaded on SALA’s Google Drive / YouTube link can be emailed to SALA .Certificate and rebuttal will be emailed to you.
- At the end of the 1st round, the top leaners of each grade, of each province will compete against each other at a provincial face-to-face round.
- The 2nd round will be the top 10 learners of each grade, of your province, which will compete against each other at a face-to-face round.
- On this competition day, learners have to wear their school uniform.
- Learners have to prepare 1 text for this round.
- You read for the set time limit given.
- The top 4 learners of each grade, of each province, will be going through to the National Final Round, where all the provincial winners will compete to be the National winner.
- Each participant will receive a participation certificate.
- The top 4 learners of each grade, of each province, will compete face-to-face on the competition day.
- 1st place will receive a trophy, book prize and pin and will be the winner of their grade group for SA.
- 2nd to 4th place will receive a pin and certificate.
TAKE NOTE:
Any learner participating in a provincial round or nation final round may pre-order a provincial or national participation pin from SALA. In order to order these pins, please complete the relevant Google form. Ensure to send us your proof of payment after you placed your order.
If for any reason whatsoever it happens that the National Final Round cannot be a face-to-face round during 2024 courier fees may apply for courier of winners prizes.
The South African Literacy Association will do everything it their power to have a formal face to face
National Final with formal prize giving at the National Final.
SPELLING BEE 2024
SPELLING BEE 2024:
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Are you good with words?
Spelling words at lightning speed?
Then our spelling BEE is just for you!
SPELLINGS LISTS PER GRADE:
As soon as we have received your entry we will
forward you the spelling lists applicable to each grade group for 2024. Learners need to learn these lists, as this will be used for the first round. The subsequent round will begin when all the words on the list have been spelled.
SPELLING BEE LISTS:
Use the following link to download the Spelling BEE word lists for the 2024.:
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners from Grade 3 – 12 are welcome to participate in our spelling bee competition.
Moderation is done per grade group.
HOW DO I ENTER
Which Provinces can enter?
The spelling BEE will unfortunately only be held in
Mpumalanga, Gauteng region during 2024.
This will no longer be a National Competition as we will only have 2 Provinces competing against each other for this competition during 2024.
AWARDS:
Each participant will receive their participation certificate at their 1st provincial round. 1st to 4th place winners will receive an additional certificate as they will be the winners of their region.
The top 5 of each age group of each Province will be invited to the Final Round, where they will battle it out to be one of the top 4 in the Final.
At the Final round each participant receives a certificate. The 1st place winner receives a certificate, trophy and pin. 2nd to 4th place receives a certificate and pin.
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00 per learner
RULES:
PLEASE EMAIL US FOR THE SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS to spelling@salacompetition.com
PLEASE USE spelling@salacompetition.com FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
Are you good with words?
Spelling words at lightning speed?
Then our spelling BEE is just for you!
SPELLINGS LISTS PER GRADE:
As soon as we have received your entry we will
forward you the spelling lists applicable to each grade group for 2024. Learners need to learn these lists, as this will be used for the first round. The subsequent round will begin when all the words on the list have been spelled.
SPELLING BEE LISTS:
Use the following link to download the Spelling BEE word lists for the 2024.:
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Learners from Grade 3 – 12 are welcome to participate in our spelling bee competition.
Moderation is done per grade group.
HOW DO I ENTER
- Complete the entry form attached to this booklet.
- Send us the proof of payment to spelling@salacompetition.com together with your participation name list for each age group entered (Learner name, surname, grade group)
- We will forward you the spelling bee list for learners to start learning.
Which Provinces can enter?
The spelling BEE will unfortunately only be held in
Mpumalanga, Gauteng region during 2024.
This will no longer be a National Competition as we will only have 2 Provinces competing against each other for this competition during 2024.
AWARDS:
Each participant will receive their participation certificate at their 1st provincial round. 1st to 4th place winners will receive an additional certificate as they will be the winners of their region.
The top 5 of each age group of each Province will be invited to the Final Round, where they will battle it out to be one of the top 4 in the Final.
At the Final round each participant receives a certificate. The 1st place winner receives a certificate, trophy and pin. 2nd to 4th place receives a certificate and pin.
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00 per learner
RULES:
- Speller must first pronounce the word, then spell the word out loud, and then say the word again to signal adjudicators that the speller is done.
- Example: (cat), c-a-t, (cat).
- Once you begin to spell a word, you will not have a chance to change letters once pronounced.
- The speller must indicate words with apostrophes, capitals, and other punctuation marks, accent marks, either over the letter or at the end of the word.
- At any time the speller may request that the word be re-pronounced, defined or used in a sentence.
- Adjudicators may disqualify speller who ignores a request to start spelling the word in a reasonable time.
- When a speller fails to spell the word correctly, they must drop out of the competition and vacate the room. Only when there is 5 spellers left, only these 5 learners will remain in the room.
- When a speller falls out, he or she can collect their certificate of participation on the way out.
- Another word shall be given to the next speller in the line.
- In subsequent rounds, the words will be chosen from a variety of sources.
- In the event of a protest or dispute, decisions will be based on the “dictionary name “and no other source shall be allowed.
- The last speller standing will be the 1st place winner.
- There will also be a 2nd to 4th place announced.
- When only 2 to 5 spellers (number to at adjudicators discretion on the day of competition) remain, the elimination procedure changes. At the point, when a speller misspell a word, the other speller will be given the opportunity to spell the same word.
- The adjudicators and reader will be in complete charge of the competition.
- Their decision will be final.
PLEASE EMAIL US FOR THE SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS to spelling@salacompetition.com
CREATIVE WRITING 2024
Creative Writing 2024
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The South African Literacy Association loves a good short paragraph, poem or short story and we’d love to read yours! A COMPETITION with different topics each year! All you have to do is to fill out the entry form, make payment and submit your work before the closing date! Be BOLD. Be ORIGINAL. Make us laugh, cry, feel and think!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Above all we’re passionate about the English/Afrikaans language literature, well told. We’re looking for an original approach to the topics, believable stories and strong plots.
See topics given to choose from.
Each entry submitted only allows a learner to enter for one category.
If you want to enter into more than one category, please make sure you submit and entry form and payment for each category entered into.
YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN GRADE GROUP.
Creative Writing Divisions for 2024:
You can enter into the following categories in:
English / Afrikaans:
English Short Story
Afrikaanse Kort Verhaal
English Poem
Afrikaanse Gedig
English Short Paragraph
Afrikaanse Kort Paragraaf
HOW TO ENTER:
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R140.00 per learner (per division)
AWARDS:
Each participant’s certificate & rebuttal will be emailed to them.
1st place in each category for each grade group will receive a trophy, pin and additional certificate. This will be couriered to the school. 2nd to 4th places of each category for each grade group will receive a pin and additional certificate. This will be couriered to the school.
COMPETITON RULES
Your text should adhere to the following:
Short Story / Kort Verhaal:
Please remember that each text should be in your own handwriting. No typed work will be accepted.
PLEASE USE WRITING@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
The South African Literacy Association loves a good short paragraph, poem or short story and we’d love to read yours! A COMPETITION with different topics each year! All you have to do is to fill out the entry form, make payment and submit your work before the closing date! Be BOLD. Be ORIGINAL. Make us laugh, cry, feel and think!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Above all we’re passionate about the English/Afrikaans language literature, well told. We’re looking for an original approach to the topics, believable stories and strong plots.
See topics given to choose from.
Each entry submitted only allows a learner to enter for one category.
If you want to enter into more than one category, please make sure you submit and entry form and payment for each category entered into.
YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN GRADE GROUP.
Creative Writing Divisions for 2024:
You can enter into the following categories in:
English / Afrikaans:
English Short Story
Afrikaanse Kort Verhaal
English Poem
Afrikaanse Gedig
English Short Paragraph
Afrikaanse Kort Paragraaf
HOW TO ENTER:
- Complete our entry form attached in this booklet.
- Send your proof of payment & entry form to: writing@salacompetition.com before the entry cut-off deadline.
- Email your work to writing@salacompetition.com before the submission deadline.
- All work will be adjudicated and certificate and rebuttal will be emailed to you.
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R140.00 per learner (per division)
AWARDS:
Each participant’s certificate & rebuttal will be emailed to them.
1st place in each category for each grade group will receive a trophy, pin and additional certificate. This will be couriered to the school. 2nd to 4th places of each category for each grade group will receive a pin and additional certificate. This will be couriered to the school.
COMPETITON RULES
- Your work must be your own, original work.
- It should not have been previously published.
- We shall disqualify any plagiarized work as it is against the law.
- Your story should not have previously won any other competition in SA.
- You must use one of the given topics for your work.
- Each participant to have written their work in their own hand writing.
- This makes is more “your own work” than a typed text.
- We shall consider how well you have responded on the topic given, when choosing the winning work.
- A 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place will be awarded in each age group in each division for English and Afrikaans.
- The adjudicator’s decision is final.
- We reserve the right to extend this competition’s closing date to ensure prizes are awarded to work of the highest standard.
- Adhere to the relevant language depending on which language you entered for.
- You will be entering via email.
- Your certificate of participation will be emailed to you.
- 1 st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners, certificates and pins will be couriered to the school. NOTE: This is for the school/parent’s account. The relevant courier fee amount will be communicated to the top 4 for payment before pins can be couriered. Amount is roughly R120.00
- We have decided that no typed work will be accepted as of 2021 and therefore 2023 will be no different.
- If you wish for your school’s participation certificates to be printed and sent to you, an additional fee will be charged upon request depending on the number of participants entered and a courier fee will also be for the school’s account.
- Make sure you adhere to the format and word counts etc. as set out in this booklet.
Your text should adhere to the following:
Short Story / Kort Verhaal:
- Should be sent as PDF/JPEG format if emailed or original can be couriered to us.
- Written in English/Afrikaans – Depending on the language you entered for.
- Grade 3 – max of 100 words
- Grade 4 to 5 – max of 200 words
- Grade 6 to 7 – max of 250 words
- Grade 8 to 9 – max of 350 words
- Grade 10 to 12 – max of 500 words
- Your title, name and surname, school, grade should be added to your cover letter.
- Always ensure the word count is stated on your written work.
- Should be sent as PDF/JPEG format if emailed or original can be couriered to us.
- Written in English/Afrikaans – Depending on the language you entered for.
- Grade 3 – max of 6 lines
- Grade 4 to 5 – max of 10 lines
- Grade 6 to 7 – max of 12 lines
- Grade 8 to 9 – max of 14 lines
- Grade 10 to 12 – max of 16 lines
- Your title, name and surname, school, grade should be added to your cover letter.
- Always ensure the word count is stated on your written work.
- Should be sent as PDF/JPEG format if emailed or original can be couriered to us.
- Written in English/Afrikaans – Depending on the language you entered for.
- Grade 3 – max of 50 words
- Grade 4 to 5 – max of 70 words
- Grade 6 to 7 – max of 90 words
- Grade 8 to 9 – max of 130 words
- Grade 10 to 12 – max of 150 words
- Your title, name and surname, school, grade should be added to your cover letter.
- Always ensure the word count is stated on your written work
Please remember that each text should be in your own handwriting. No typed work will be accepted.
CREATIVE WRITING TOPICS 2024
KREATIEWE STELWERK ONDERWERPE 2024
VOORDRAG / POETRY PRESENTATION 2024
POETRY INFORMATION BOOKLET 2024
PLEASE USE READ.POEM@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
Poetry is an adventure in renewal, a creative act, a perpetual beginning, a rebirth of wonder.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Just speak clearly and slowly. Obviously, poems come in lines, but pausing at the end of every line will create a choppy effect and interrupt the flow of the poem's sense. We want to feel the words of the poem. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE POEM OFF BY HEART. REFRAIN FROM READING THE POEM TO US.
Select one of the poems supplied by SALA for your grade group to prepare.
YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN GRADE GROUP.
Poetry Divisions for 2024:
You can enter into the following categories in English / Afrikaans:
English
Afrikaans
HOW TO ENTER:
AWARDS:
1st Round: Video submission Round:
Each participant’s certificate &
rebuttal will be emailed to them
2nd Round: Face-to-Face Round:
The top learners of each Province will be selected to participate at the Provincial Round. The top 4 learners of the Provincial Round will compete at the National Final Round.
National Final Round:
1st place receives a trophy, PIN and certificate. 2nd to 4th place winners receives a PIN and certificate.
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00 per learner (per division)
COMPETITION RULES:
PLEASE USE READ.POEM@SALACOMPETITION.COM FOR ALL YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING COMMUNICATION. (salacompetition@gmail.com is no longer in service)
Poetry is an adventure in renewal, a creative act, a perpetual beginning, a rebirth of wonder.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Just speak clearly and slowly. Obviously, poems come in lines, but pausing at the end of every line will create a choppy effect and interrupt the flow of the poem's sense. We want to feel the words of the poem. YOU NEED TO KNOW THE POEM OFF BY HEART. REFRAIN FROM READING THE POEM TO US.
Select one of the poems supplied by SALA for your grade group to prepare.
YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR OWN GRADE GROUP.
Poetry Divisions for 2024:
You can enter into the following categories in English / Afrikaans:
English
Afrikaans
HOW TO ENTER:
- Complete our entry form attached in this booklet.
- Send your proof of payment & entry form to: read.poem@salacompetition.com before the entry cut-off deadline.
- Email your YouTube link and/or Upload your video on our Google Drive account before the cut-off date.
- All work will be adjudicated and certificate and rebuttal will be emailed to you.
AWARDS:
1st Round: Video submission Round:
Each participant’s certificate &
rebuttal will be emailed to them
2nd Round: Face-to-Face Round:
The top learners of each Province will be selected to participate at the Provincial Round. The top 4 learners of the Provincial Round will compete at the National Final Round.
National Final Round:
1st place receives a trophy, PIN and certificate. 2nd to 4th place winners receives a PIN and certificate.
ENTRY FEE 2024:
R120.00 per learner (per division)
COMPETITION RULES:
- Should use one of the poems provided by The South African Literacy Association.
- Should ensure that your video has been uploaded on Google Drive and/or your YouTube link be emailed to SALA before the submission cut-off date. Email to read.poem@salacompetition.com
- No WhatsApp or WeTransfer video’s will be accepted.
- The adjudicator’s decision is final.
- We reserve the right to extend this competition’s closing date to ensure prizes are awarded to work of the highest standard.
- Adhere to the relevant language depending on which language you entered for.
ENTRY FORM LINKS 2024
BANKING DETAILS
BANKING DETAILS:
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LITERACY ASSOCIATION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HIGHVELD MALL BRANCH
BRANCH CODE: 230 146
ACCOUNT NO: 6241 5892 357
USE YOUR SCHOOL NAME / INDIVIDUAL ENTRY NAME AND SURNAME AS REFERENCE
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LITERACY ASSOCIATION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
HIGHVELD MALL BRANCH
BRANCH CODE: 230 146
ACCOUNT NO: 6241 5892 357
USE YOUR SCHOOL NAME / INDIVIDUAL ENTRY NAME AND SURNAME AS REFERENCE
ADJUDICATING COURSES
The South African Literacy Association has grown by storm and we require more adjudicators on our panel for various Provinces.
More information on the courses provided will be added soon....
If you are interested, please email us at info@salacompetition.com or Whatsapp Leanie on 082 072 3214 for more information.
More information on the courses provided will be added soon....
If you are interested, please email us at info@salacompetition.com or Whatsapp Leanie on 082 072 3214 for more information.
COMPETITION PHOTOS
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES 2024
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 1
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 2
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 3
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 4
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 5
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 6
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 7
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 8
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 9
VOORDRAG GEDIGTE OPSIES - GRAAD 10
POETRY TOPICS 2024
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 1
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 2
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 3
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 4
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 5
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 6
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 7
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 8
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 9
POETRY RECITIATION TOPICS - GRADE 10
How to upload and share a Google Drive Folder:
How do I upload and share files on Google Drive?
Go to your own Google Drive Account.
If you do not have one set up yet (but normally would have one if you have a Gmail Account). Quickly open a Google Drive Account (FREE OF CHARGE).
Upload the file to your Google Drive
Select the file you want to share.
Click Share or Share .
Under “General access” click the Down arrow . Choose Anyone with the link.
To decide what role people will have, select Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
Click Copy link. Click Done.
Paste the link in an email or any place you want to share it.
Our Google Drive Folder Link you can se for sharing the folder with videos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19uPme2RXFxuuFzkKPvr6xjZtT-T4-nIb?usp=drive_link
Go to your own Google Drive Account.
If you do not have one set up yet (but normally would have one if you have a Gmail Account). Quickly open a Google Drive Account (FREE OF CHARGE).
Upload the file to your Google Drive
Select the file you want to share.
Click Share or Share .
Under “General access” click the Down arrow . Choose Anyone with the link.
To decide what role people will have, select Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
Click Copy link. Click Done.
Paste the link in an email or any place you want to share it.
Our Google Drive Folder Link you can se for sharing the folder with videos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19uPme2RXFxuuFzkKPvr6xjZtT-T4-nIb?usp=drive_link
SHARE YOUR VIDEOS BY CLICKING ON THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR GOOGLE DRIVE ACCOUNT:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19uPme2RXFxuuFzkKPvr6xjZtT-T4-nIb?usp=drive_link
SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS 2024
GRADE 3 SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS 2024
Download the Grade 3 Spelling Bee Word Lists for 2024 here!
GRADE 4 TO 5 SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS 2024
Download your Grade 4 - 5 Spelling Bee Word lists for 2024 here! Yes, Grade 4 and 5 using the same word lists.
GRADE 6 TO 7 SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS 2024
Download the Grade 6 - 7 Spelling Bee Word Lists for 2024 here! Yes, Grade 6 and 7 are using the same list.
GRADE 8 TO 12 SPELLING BEE WORD LISTS 2024
Download the High Schools Grade 8 - 12 Spelling Bee Word lists for 2024 here! Yes. Grade 8 to 12 are using the same word lists.
