The "2024 National Vlog Competition for Singapore Primary School Students", jointly organised by the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL) and the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL), co-organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Humanities and Social Sciences (NPHMS) and supported by 8world News, was opened for registration on 16 February 2024. The objective of the competition is to improve the oral expression ability of primary school students and encourage students to develop a spirit of collaboration and a love for Chinese Language.

       To better facilitate school teachers in guiding students to participate in the competition, we conducted an online briefing and seminar in collaboration with our co-organiser, NPHMS on 6 March 2024. Ms Tiong Shiuan Shiuan (NPHMS Senior Lecturer) and Ms Tarin Teo (Judge for 2023 Finals, NPHMS Lecturer) shared with teachers on the techniques for short film framing, storyboarding, recording and body language, using the award-winning works from 2023. We also welcomed local renowned documentary filmmaker, Mr Ong Kah Jing to share his insights. Mr Ong combined his profound understanding and unique perspectives on storytelling through documentary filmmaking over the years, to provide teachers with tips on "Video Personality – How to Be Your Authentic Self in Film".

       The theme of the competition is "Our School Life". Primary One to Six students are welcome to form teams of two to five to participate. Interested students can submit their participating entries through their school teachers. The deadline for submitting entries is set on 5pm sharp, Wednesday, 26 June 2024.

       Please visit our Website, Social Media Page, or email to vlog@sccl.sg for more information.

Lecturers from NPHMS, Ms Tiong Shiuan Shiuan (above) and Ms Tarin Teo (below) shared with teachers on the techniques for short film framing, storyboarding, recording and body language

Mr Ong Kah Jing provided teachers with tips on "Video Personality – How to Be Your Authentic Self in Film"