CentreStage (Drama & Debates)

About
CentreStage, is a fun-filled CCA where students are provided with a platform to express themselves eloquently, articulately and persuasively. During their weekly sessions, they are taught fundamental skills in drama and debates. In drama, they are trained to develop adaptive skills to improvise and be quick-witted. In debates, students are challenged to step out of their comfort zones and think out of the box in order to craft a convincing argument for their speeches. In both sessions, through both drama and debate, students engage in in-depth discussion about current affairs and social issues, allowing students to foster a deeper understanding of the world around them.
By the end of their time in the CCA, students realise that drama and debates go beyond acting and debating. They also acquire soft skills that develop their time-management and communication abilities, while allowing their self-confidence to flourish. Most importantly, students learn to be open-minded and accept each other's differences, while having fun and bonding as a CCA.
Objectives
- To hone members' critical thinking skills and enable them to express their ideas confidently.
- To develop member's comprehensive understanding of drama and debate, and develop the relevant skills in both fields.
- To develop member's understanding of the world and provide platforms for them to advocate for social issues.
- To provide opportunities for members to develop their leadership skills through platforms such as facilitating trainings, as well as organising CCA camps.
CCA Information
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Teacher-in-charge |
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Achievements
Year |
Name of Competition |
Division/Category |
Achievement |
2021 | Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation | English Drama | Certificate of Distinction |
2021 | Raffles Debate Academy Under-14s Debate Championship 2021 | Raffles Debate (Silver Division) | Runner up for the Silver Division |
2019 |
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
English Drama |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
2019 | Hua Yi Debate Championship | Debate Circle | Runner up for the silver division |
2018 |
RE: ACT - Interschool acting competition |
Organised by Inward Bound |
Best Team & Individual Performance |
2018 | Raffles Debate Academy Under-14s Debate Championship (Silver Division) | Debate Circle | Championship |
2018 | Community Problem Solving Competition | Debate Circle | Finalists |
2018 | National Public Speaking Competition (Secondary Category) | Debate Circle | 8th place |
2017 |
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
English Drama |
Certificate of Distinction |
2017 | National Public Speaking Competition (Secondary Category) | Debate Circle | 4th place |
2016 | National Public Speaking Competition (Secondary Category) | Debate Circle | 4th place |
2015 |
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
English Drama |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
2014 | Community Problem Solving Competition | Debate Circle | Finalists |
2014 | Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championship (SSDCS) division 1 | Debate Circle | Quarterfinals |
2014 | National Public Speaking Competition (Secondary Category) | Debate Circle | 13th place |
2013 |
National Public Speaking Competition (Secondary Category) |
Debate Circle |
Top 20 speakers: 8th and 11th place |
Performance / Events
Year |
Name of Performance/ Event |
2021 |
Teachers’ Day Performance – Online |
2020 |
Teachers’ Day Performance – Online |
2019 | National Day - Emcees |