ENTRY FEES The entry fees for each section are as follows: Drama:
Creative Writing:
Solo Competitions £2/€2.50
All entries £2/€2.50
Duo Competitions £4/€5.00 Group Competitions £10/€12
History:
All entries £2/€2.50 Art: All entries £2/€2.50
Photography and Digital Film
All entries £2/£2.50 Fees must be paid when the entry is submitted. Late entries in the Verse Speaking and Drama competitions will be accepted on the morning of the competition but will charged at 1.5 times the rate and details will not appear in the festival programme. Discounts will apply for schools with multiple entries. Please make cheques payable to Borderline Players Entries to:
Enquiries:
Borderline Players
From NI—028 686 59011
Main Street
From ROI 048 686 59011
Pettigo Co Donegal
Email: borderlineplayers@hotmail.com
FESTIVAL RULES
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:
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All ages are as of 1st January 2017
2.
Entries for Verse Speaking and Drama must be submitted not later than Friday 5th May 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.
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Entries for the Art, History, Creative Writing and Photography & Digital Film competitions should be submitted not later than Friday 12th May for adjudication.
4.
Competitors for the Verse Speaking and Drama Competitions are asked to arrive at the venue no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of their competition on the day of the festival
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We accept that it is our responsibility as a group to check that all adults with substantial access to children have been appropriately vetted.
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We will hold a register of every child involved with the group and have a contact name and number in the case of emergencies
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Treat everyone with respect and respect a child’s right to personal privacy.
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Remember that some issues are confidential.
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Tack action to stop any inappropriate verbal or physical behaviour
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The decision of the adjudicator is final in each instance and no discussion will be entered into.
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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.)
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All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and submitted to: Borderline Players c/o Donal Monaghan Main Street
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Encourage children to respect and care for others.
Pettigo
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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
Co. Donegal
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We will where possible ensure that activities take place in a group format.
FESTIVAL WELCOME
PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL FILM Entries in the Physical Category should be submitted mounted with the competitor’s name, address and telephone number on the re-verse. The photograph should be titled.
Entries in the Digital Category (Film) should be submitted on a USB Pen Drive, CD-R or via email (please note USB Pen Drives or CD submissions will not be returned unless collected by the entrant.
The subject for the photography and films is open to competitors own choice.
Physical Category
Digital Category (Film)
PH 1
12 Years & Under
DP 1
12 Years & Under
PH 2
16 Years & Under
DP 2
16 Years & Under
PH 3
Adult
DP 3
Adult
Dear Patrons We are delighted to unveil the syllabus for the 2017 Borderline Arts and Cultural Festival. This year is our 13th festival (we started all the way back in 2002, but we missed a year or two along the way). 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. 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
All entries should be submitted not later than Friday 12th May for adjudication. Prize-winners will be announced during the festival. Entries must be submitted with the appropriate fee
Siobhan O’Brien Festival Chairperson
ART
CREATIVE WRITING The following are the themes for the Creative Writing Competitions:
Primary 8 years & under 10 years & under
12 years & under
15 years & under 16 & Over
Entrants are free to use whichever medium they prefer. Entrant’s details must be included on the reverse and should be accompanied by the appropriate fee. See fees section for details.
My family or School Days
Primary 4—5 Years
P1
My Best Friend or The Car
5—6 Years
P2
The Toy Box or At the Beach
6—7 Years
P3
My Pet or The Game
7—8 Years
P4
In the Garden or Summer Days
8—9 Years
P5
It’s magic or Home-time
Secondary
9—10 Years
P6
The Jungle or It makes me happy
Secrets & Lies or Trouble
10—12 Years
P7
Superheros or My Town
The Best Day Ever or The Big Game Lost in a dream or The Villain
New Beginnings or The Family Tree
NB: All entries should be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee—see fees section and please ensure that the entrant’s details are included on the reverse of the entry
Secondary 12—15 Years
Senior 1 Legends or Landscapes
Over 16 Years
Senior 2 Family Portrait or Growing Up
All entries in the art category must be submitted by Friday 12th May for adjudication
DRAMA
DRAMA
Solo Drama – Open
Movement to Music:
Competitions open to all competitors
MM 1 Open Age
SD1 SD2 SD3
6 years & under 8 years & under 10 years & under
SD4 SD5 SD6
12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years +
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.
Solo Drama – Confined
Acted Scene
Competitions open to those who do not attend private tuition
AS 1 AS 2 AS 3
SDC1 SDC2 SDC3
6 years & under 8 years & under 10 years & under
SDC4 SDC5 SDC6
12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years +
12 Years & Under 12—15 Years 16 Years & Over
Duo Drama – Open
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.
Competitions open to all competitors
Mime
DD1 DD2 DD3
6 years & under 8 years & under 10 years & under
DD4 DD5 DD6
12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years +
Duo Drama – Confined
M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
Prepared Prose 8 years & under 10 years & under 12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years +
PP1 PP2 PP3 PP4 PP5
8 years & under 10 years & under 12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years +
Competitions open to those who do not attend private tuition DDC1 DDC2 DDC3
6 years & under 8 years & under 10 years & under
DDC4 12 years & under DDC5 15 years & under DDC6 16 years +
Festival perpetual awards will be presented to the overall winners in the junior & senior categories in Solo & Duo Drama
Sight Reading
Story Telling
SR1 10 years & under SR2 12 years & under SR3 15 years & under SR4 16 years+
ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4
10 years & under 12 years & under 15 years & under 16 years+
HISTORY The history section will illustrate competitor’s awareness and understanding of historical events that have shaped the national and inter-national landscapes. Please note that depending on entries, competitors may be adjudicated in separate age categories. Candidates are free to choose the format of their entries which may include essays, reports, illustrations, presentations or models.
VERSE SPEAKING Competitors free to choose their own poem or may select one of the prescribed poems for their age category (see attached selection)
PT 1 6 Years & Under PT 2 8 Years & Under
Primary Schools (12 Years & Under)
Secondary Schools (12 Years
PT 3 10 Years & Under
& Over)
PT 4 12 Years & Under
My favourite historical figure Or Ancient Rome
World War 1 Or 20th Century Ireland
PT 5 16 Years & Under PT 6 Over 16 years
PT 7 Poets Recital: Open Age NB: Entrants are asked to ensure that their full contact details are included on each entry i.e. name, address, contact telephone number and school name (if applicable). Entries should be submitted not later than Friday 12th May and prize-winners will be announced during the festival
Competitors will choose 5 poems from the works of any 1 poet. They will memorise 1 poem, and the adjudicator will then select one of the remaining 4 for the competitor to read. Recitals should include a short essay on the poet and the competitor’s reasons for choosing him/her. Recitals should be handed to the festival attendant on arrival.
PT 8 Themed Recital: Open 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