THE MARTHOMA SUNDAY SCHOOL - KUWAIT Memory Verse Test
General Guidelines for Talent Test 2011
Memory Verse Talent will be based o the Revised Golden Verses Book distributed last year. The Golden verse and the grading details can be downloaded from the church website at www.q8marthoma.com
Nursery, Beginners and Primary class students should produce a written list of verses, which they wish to say. Section Details Marks Allotment Grade Oral Nursery & Beginner Primary Junior Intermediate Seniors & Yuva -Vakup
Class Verses, Golden Verses, Class Verses – 2 Psalms 1, 23, 121 Marks, Golden Verses – As marked Class Verses. Golden Verses, Other verses – I mark Psalms 19, 34, 103 Written Class Verses, Golden Verses, Class Verses – 2 Psalms 91, 145 Marks, Class Verses, Golden Verses, Golden Verses – As marked Other verses – I mark Psalm 119 Class Verses, Golden Verses, Psalm 66, Proverb 2
Top 10% : O Next 10%: A+ Next 10%: A Next 10%: B Next 10%: C Minimum 35 Marks for Grade C. Special prize for all Section Toppers.
Coloring (Nursery / Beginner) Duration: 30 minutes Use color pencils or Crayons. No water /oil based materials allowed. The coloring sheet will be provided at the venue. All other materials to be brought by the children. Grading is based on Color combination, Neatness, Uniformity in coloring & perfection.
Story Telling (Nursery / Beginner / Primary) Duration: 3 minutes maximum. Language: English/Malayalam. Songs: Not allowed. Grading is based on confidence, Narrative skill, Continuity, Completeness and in conveying the Moral of the story.
Bible Reading (Junior /Intermediate/Senior/Yuvavakupu) Bible portion will be given at the venue on spot. Bible (NIV) will be provided. Junior 1: Gospels. Junior II: Gospels and Letters. Junior III: New Testament Intermediate, Senior & Yuvavakupu: Complete Bible. Grading is based on How the portion is announced, Clarity, Audibility, Eye contacts with Audience, Voice modulation, Correctness & Fluency.
Music English /Malayalam (All Sections) Songs as per the syllabus given. Lyrics can be downloaded from church website www.q8marthoma.com Bible portion will be given at the venue on spot. Bible (NIV) will be provided. Grading is based on Starting, Pitch, Rhythm and Tune.
Grading Annual Examination Grade O = 71% to 100%, Grade A+ = 61% to 70%, Grade A = 51% to 60%, Grade B = 41% - 50%, Grade C = 35% to 40%, Minimum 35 marks required for "C" grade except Nursery. Those who got less than the minimum required are marked as "D" grade, but no points. Other Talents Elocution, Essay, Story Telling, Coloring, Bible Reading, Music English & Music Malayalam) (Grade A - 70% and above, B - 60 - 69.99%, C - 50 - 59.99%, D - 40 - 49.99%, E - Below 40%) EXPLANATION ON POINTS Talents (except MV, CE & ATT) => A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E = 0 MV => O = 5, A+ = 4, A = 3, B = 2, C = 1, D = 0 (Minimum 35 marks required for grading except Nursery) CLASS EXAM (CE) => O = 6, A+ = 5, A = 4, B = 3, C = 1, D = 0 (ATT => 4 Points for Full attendance (1 grace day)
For any clarification please contact anyone of the following:Mr. Jacob Thomas – 24315272 (R) 66032116 (M ) Mr. Thomas Mathai Mathew – 25634583 (R) 97895229 (M)