English Language, Drama, Debating and Speech (ELDDS)

Discover how ELDDS builds students' communication skills through drama, speech, and debate. Students take part in performances, competitions, and community events in a supportive setting.

Last updated 4 August 2026

Good communication and presentation skills are essential for one to accomplish tasks.

The team is committed to ensure students learn to listen with care, speak with clarity and understanding and distinguish between informative and persuasive speaking. They also learn to use an appropriate range of verbal and non-verbal skills for effective communication in a variety of situations.

Vision

To give students sufficient opportunities and support to be transformed into appreciative audience, creative and compassionate teenagers in a safe environment.

Mission

To foster an environment to educate, encourage and enrich students’ lives through exposure and experience of collaborative creation of theatre and communication works.

Motto

Accept, not reject

Programmes / Competitions

SYF Arts Presentation
Drama Camp
Speech&Drama Bonding Day
VIA programmes/VIA Carnival with external organisations
Debate competitions
Public speaking competitions

Achievements

Singapore Youth Festival:

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Performances

SYF Presentation 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
#TellStory4 at Woodlands Regional Library (2017)
Fairytale Trail 2017 (November)
#TellStory Performance at Woodlands Regional Library (2015)
Jalan Kayu Community Day (2015)
National Day Performance at School Celebrations’ Concert (2015)
PAYM Service-Learning Champion Awards Ceremony (2015)
Fairy Tale Trail Performances at Geylang Regional Library and Jurong West Public Library (2015)