Borderline Arts & Cultural Festival
Feis Paiteago Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th March 2020 Termon Complex Pettigo, Co. Donegal A project supported by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Child Protection Statement
The festival committee believe that every child regardless of age has at all times and in all situations a right to feel safe & protected and we will take the following steps to ensure same: 1. We accept that it is our responsibility as a group to check that all adults with substantial access to children have been appropriately vetted. 2. We will hold a register of every child involved with the group and have a contact name and number in the case of emergencies 3. Treat everyone with respect and respect a child’s right to personal privacy. 4. Remember that some issues are confidential. 5. Tack action to stop any inappropriate verbal or physical behaviour 6. Ensure a group policy is in place for the collection of children after rehearsals and competitions have finished (all children must be picked up by a parent or pre-approved adult. Children permitted to walk home must bring in written authorisation from a parent or guardian.) 7. Encourage children to respect and care for others. 8. Upon receipt of any information from a child or suspicions, we will record what has been seen or heard accurately at the time the event occurs 9. We will where possible ensure that activities take place in a group format.
Festival Welcome
We are delighted to unveil the syllabus for the 2020 Borderline Arts and Cultural Festival – Feis Paiteago.
This year is our 14th festival and we are delighted to be back after a two-year hiatus with what will hopefully be one of our most successful festivals to date.
Each year we are amazed by the wealth of talent on display across
each of the festival competitions and to see the young artists grow in confidence year on year is a real testament to their families and teachers who help them prepare for the festival.
This year’s festival would not have been possible without the
continued support of ADoPT, and the support of the European Union’s Peace IV programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). In particular I would like to acknowledge Natasha McGrath for her continued assistance.
I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all
the schools and youth organisations that have supported the festival over the past few years and on behalf of the team I sincerely hope that you will support this year’s festival just as strongly – without your commitment it could not happen.
With warmest wishes
Siobhan O’Brien
Festival Chairperson
Section 1: Verse Speaking
Competition
6 years and under
Class/Age
OWN CHOICE POETRY
Verse 8
8 years and under
PRESCRIBED POETRY
Verse 9
10 years and under
Choices
Verse 10
12 years and under
Competitors may choose one poem from any published poet to recite from memory. (Poems may not include those listed in the prescribed poetry classes)
Class/Age
The Whistle (Dorothy Aldis)
Verse 11
I Can See You Now (Eric Finney)
Teeny Tiny Ghost (Lilian Moore) or
Mirror Mirror (Elizabeth Fleming)
The Lion (Jean Kenward) or
I Brought My Grandma’s Teeth (Robert Pottle) or
15 years and under
Competitors are asked to select and recite from memory one of the following poems. (Copies of these poems are available from the Festival committee) Competition
P2 or Senior Infants
P1 or Junior Infants
Verse 2
P3 or First Class
Verse 1
Verse 3
Verse 12
16 years +
The Whistler (June Crebbin) or P4 or Second Class Some Unexpected Wear and Tear (Trevor Harvey)
Who’s frightened Now (Max Fatchen) It Can’t Be Time (Maria Plover) or At the End of a School Day (Wes Magee) The Pirate (Hugh Chesterman) or The Witches School of Flying (Marion Swinger)
Verse 14
Competition
Secondary School Students (13 years +)
Primary School Pupils (12 years and under)
Class/Age
Competitors will perform 2 pieces on a theme of their choice. These can be poetry, prose, drama, mime or movement to music. Recitals should be handed to the festival attendant on arrival
THEMED RECITAL
Verse 13
Verse 4
P5 or Third Class
Out of Control (Bruce Lansky) or
Verse 5
P6 or Fourth Class
P7 or Fifth / Sixth Class
Verse 6
Verse 7
Verse 15
Section 2: Speech and Drama
Class/Age SD 4
Competition
15 years and under
12 years and under
Class/Age
SD 7
Competition
8 years and under
6 years and under
Class/Age
SD 12
SD 11
SD 10
Competition
16 years +
15 years and under
12 years and under
Class/Age
DD 1
Competition
8 years and under
6 years and under
Class/Age
DD 6
DD 5
DD 4
Competition
16 years +
15 years and under
12 years and under
Class/Age
DD 8
DD 7
Competition
10 years and under
8 years and under
6 years and under
Class/Age
DD 12
DD 11
DD 10
Competition
16 years +
15 years and under
12 years and under
Class/Age
M1
Competition
10 years and under
8 years and under
Class/Age
S3
S2
S1
Competition
15 years and under
12 years and under
10 years and under
8 years and under
Class/Age
SIGHT READING
M2
12 years and under
S4
16 years +
MIME
M3
15 years and under
S5
Open to all competitors
M4
16 years +
PP 1
Competition
12 years and under
10 years and under
Class/Age
PP 4
PP 3
Competition
16 years +
15 years and under
Class/Age
Competitors are asked to choose a passage from a book or recognised work of their choice to recite.
PREPARED PROSE
M5
Open to all competitors
DD 9
DUO DRAMA CONFINED CATEGORY
Competition 6 years and under SD 5 16 years +
SOLO DRAMA OPEN CATEGORY
SD 1 8 years and under SD 6
Competitions open only to those who do not attend private speech and drama tuition
SD 2 10 years and under
Competitions open to all competitors
SD 3
SOLO DRAMA CONFINED CATEGORY
SD 8 10 years and under
Competitions open only to those who do not attend private tuition
SD 9
DUO DRAMA OPEN CATEGORY
DD 2
10 years and under
Competitions open to all competitors
DD 3
PP 2
Open Age
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC: MM 1 Competitors will perform a piece of no longer than 5 minutes based on dance/mime. Marks will be awarded for interpretation of music, choreography, and dramatic effect.
Open Age
ACTED SCENE AS 1
Groups of 3 or more to present a scene or play no longer than 10 minutes. Competitors may wish to provide costume, set and props for their scene and will have 5 minutes to prepare and tidy stage.
Section 3: Creative Writing
Class/Age
Friends & Foes or New Beginnings
The Secret or The Accident
Playing Games or Best Time Ever
The School Bus or A Family Day
Choices
Competitors should enter a short essay or poem of their own work based on one of the following themes. Entries may be typed or handwritten. Competition 8 years & under
13 years +
12 year & under
10 years & under
CW 1 CW 2 CW 3 CW 4
Section 4: Art & Design
Art 8
Art 7
Art 6
Art 5
Art 4
Art 3
Art 2
Art 1
Competition
15 years +
12 – 15 years
P7 or Fifth/Sixth Class
P6 or Fourth Class
P5 or Third Class
P4 or Second Class
P3 or First Class
P2 or Senior Infants
P1 or Junior Infants
Class/Age
Next Steps or The World Outside
Looking in the Mirror or Legends
The Best Day Ever or When I Grow Up
Fairytales or The Match
Holidays or The Dream
Best Friends or Spring
Playing Games or In the Garden
A Day at the Beach or My Pet
My Family or The Toy Box
Themes
Competitors in the Art and Design classes are asked to create a work of art using whichever medium they prefer. Entries can be 2D or 3D models and must be based on the themes below…
Art 9
Entries are invited in Photography and Digital Film. Entries in the photography category must be provided in a mounted format with the entrants name, age and address details on the reverse of the image.
Section 5: Photography & Film
Junior Verse Speaking
Medals and small trophies will be awarded to the placed competitors in each competition. The festival will also award the following prizes at the discretion of the festival adjudicators:
Major Festival Awards
PH 2
PH 1
Competition
15 years and under
12 years and under
10 years and under
Class/Age
FILM 2
FILM 1
Competition
15 years and under
12 years and under
10 years and under
Class/Age
Overall Creative Writing Award
Overall Photography and Film Award
Overall Art Award
Rising Star Award
Adjudicators Moment x 2
Senior Duo Drama
Junior Duo Drama
Senior Drama
Junior Drama
Senior Verse Speaking
For the Digital Film entries, short films should be provided on a USB memory pen, or emailed to borderlineplayers@hotmail.com and must include the entrants name, age, address and a short synopsis of the film. The subject of both the photography and short film entries is open to the competitor’s own choice.
PH 3
18 years & under
PHOTOGRAPHY
PH 4
FILM 3
18 years & under
DIGITAL FILM
FILM 4
All entries in the film and photography categories should be submitted not later than Friday 28th February 2020. Photographs will be displayed during the festival and winners in both categories will be announced during the festival.
Festival Rules 1. All ages are as of 1st January 2020 2. Entries for Verse Speaking and Drama must be submitted not later than Friday 21st February 2020 to be included in festival programme. Late entries will be accepted until the morning of the competition but will not be listed in the programme. 3. Entries for the Art, Creative Writing and Photography & Digital Film competitions should be submitted not later than Friday 28th February 2020 for adjudication. 4. Competitors for the Verse Speaking and Drama Competitions are asked to arrive at the venue no later than 15 minutes be- fore the scheduled start of their competition on the day of the festival 5. The decision of the adjudicator is final in each instance and no discussion will be entered into. 6. All entries must be submitted to: Borderline Players c/o Donal Monaghan Main Street Pettigo Co. Donegal For further festival information please email borderlineplayers@hotmail.com