About the Competition
1. The Organiser
The Speak Up – Act Out Drama Competition 2026/27 is organised by the Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Section, Curriculum Development Institute (CDI), Education Bureau.
2. Aims
Drama provides students with greater exposure to authentic English and opportunities to use English creatively, contributing to whole-person development.
The aim of the Speak Up – Act Out Drama Competition is to empower students to use drama both within and beyond the English language classroom.
Students will:
- explore situations, characters, ideas and feelings through drama;
- express themselves confidently and creatively in English, using both physical and vocal expression; and
- develop collaboration skills while demonstrating positive values and attitudes.
3. Description of the Competition
The competition is open to public sector secondary schools in Hong Kong, including schools under the Direct Subsidy Scheme.
Teachers and students are encouraged to practise devising short dramas in English using improvisation techniques throughout the year as a curricular or co-curricular activity. The school team that enters the competition will consist of four to six students and will be given two weeks to devise a 4 to 5-minute drama based on the stimulus provided for the competition.
