Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
                                                                      Caraga Region
                                                                Division of Agusan del Sur
                                                                       Trento District
                                                         SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
                                                                    School ID: 317443
                                         NATIONAL ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION ACTION PLAN
                                                                     School Year 2023 – 2024
RATIONALE
       February is not only the month of love but is also the month of arts as the Philippines is set to celebrate the National Arts Month. Promulgated by then
President Corazon Aquino in 1991, Presidential Proclamation No. 683 declared February of every year as National Arts. It is the month to celebrate the artistic
excellence and pay tribute to the uniqueness and diversity of the Filipino heritage and culture.
       This year, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has set the theme “ANI NG SINING, BAYANG MALIKHAIN,” aiming to encapsulate
the notion that the bountiful harvest of a Filipino creative nation is drawn from the products of human imagination, not just of individuals, but of people as
collective. A creative nation, Bayang Malikhain, embodies the idea of a Filipino society that places a high value of imagination, innovation, artistic expression
as integral components of our identity and progress. In a Bayang Malikhain, artistic endeavors are celebrated as essential contributions to the nation’s development
and cultural richness.
       Hence, the San Isidro National High School will conduct a school-based celebration of the National Arts Month that will commence on March 15, 2024,
showcasing different talents and skills of SINHS learners in the field of Dance, Music, Creative Writing, and Arts.
 ACTIVITY               OBJECTIVE                   TIME FRAME & VENUE           PARTICIPANTS               GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
                                                                                                        •   There must be two (2) representatives
                                                                                                            per grade level.
                                                                                                        •   The participants will make a poster-
                                                                                                            slogan focusing on the theme of
                                                                                                            National Arts Month 2024 “Ani ng
                  To craft a compelling and                                                                 Sining, Bayang Malikhain.”
                  concise poster-slogan that
                                                         March 15, 2024                                 •   It will be drawn and written in a 1
                effectively communicates the                                                                whole cartolina. The use of different
                                                       Thursday, 8:00AM-           Grade 7 – 12
Poster-Slogan      essence and value of the                                                                 coloring materials is allowed.
                                                          12:00NOON               representatives
                    message, capturing the
                                                      @ Computer Laboratory
                   audience’s attention and                                                         CRITERIA:
                fostering a lasting impression.                                                     Relevance to the Theme             40%
                                                                                                    Visual Appeal                      25%
                                                                                                    Balance and Craftmanship           20%
                                                                                                    Overall Presentation                15%
                                                                                                    TOTAL                               100%
                                                                                                        •   There must be one (1) representative
                                                                                                            per grade level.
                                                                                                        •   The participant will create a four (4)
                                                                                                            stanza poem in Filipino focusing on
                                                                                                            the given topic within 2 and a half
                                                                                                            hours only.
                                                                                                        •   The poem will be written in an A4
                   To evoke emotions, convey                                                                size bond paper after the writer
                profound thoughts, and create a          March 15, 2024                                     finalizes his/her output.
                 memorable artistic experience         Thursday, 8:00AM-           Grade 7 – 12         •   The written poem will be delivered by
 Sulat-Tula
                 through the skillful crafting of           11:00AM               representatives           the writer afterwards to the
                            poetry.                 @ Grade 10 Rizal Classroom                              Multipurpose Hall.
                                                                                                    KRITERIYA:
                                                                                                    Likas na Galing at Orihinalidad     20%
                                                                                                    Kaayusan ng Tema                    20%
                                                                                                    Presisyong Wika                     20%
                                                                                                    Damdaming Makakatagos               20%
                                                                                                    Mensahe                             20%
                                                                                                    KABUUAN                             100%
                                                                                                      •   There must be one (1) participant per
                                                                                                          grade level.
                                                                                                      •   Song choice could be in Filipino or
                                                                                                          English, and must be written by
                                                                                                          Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, one of the
                                                                                                          National Artist for Music in the
                         To showcase exceptional vocal
                                                                                                          Philippines.
                          talent and stage presence that
                            demonstrates a mastery of
                                                             March 15, 2024                           •   Proper attire must be observed. No
                                                           Thursday, 8:00AM-                              wearing of shorts, sleeveless, and
Solo (Singing Contest)     vocal technique, emotional                             Grade 7 – 12
                                                              12:00NOON                                   slippers.
                          expression, and a connection                           representatives
                                                           @ Multipurpose Hall
                                with the audience.
                                                                                                   CRITERIA:
                                                                                                   Voice Quality                    40%
                                                                                                   Stage Presence                   30%
                                                                                                   Mastery                          20%
                                                                                                   Over-All Impact                  10%
                                                                                                   TOTAL                            100%
                                                                                                      • There must be 3-5 participants per
                                                                                                      grade level.
                                                                                                      • Each group will perform an OPM
                                                                                                      Alternative Music as long as there are no
                                                                                                      obscene, lewd or green words in the lyrics.
                                                                                                      • Must have a minimum of 2 musical
                            To deliver a dynamic and         March 15, 2024                           instruments. (e.g. guitar, drums, cymbals,
                         cohesive band performance that    Thursday, 8:00AM-                          flute, harmonica and the likes)
                                                                                  Grade 7 – 12
    Bandahusay           showcases musical proficiency,       12:00NOON
                                                                                 representatives
                             synchronization, and a        @ Multipurpose Hall                     CRITERIA:
                           compelling stage presence.                                              Musicality (Harmony,
                                                                                                   rhythm, sound quality)              50%
                                                                                                   Performance (Stage presence,
                                                                                                   style)                             40%
                                                                                                   Audience Impact                    10%
                                                                                                   TOTAL                              100%
                                                                                              • There must be 6-8 participants per
                                                                                              grade level.
                                                                                              • A time limit of 5 minutes will be
                                                                                              enforced and the corresponding one point
                                                                                              from each judge’s total score shall be
                                                                                              deducted.
                                                                                              • The dance must be from any of the
                                                                                              following published Philippine folk dance
                                                                                              book or presented at National Folk Dance
                                                                                              Workshop:
                                                                                              a. Philippine Folk Dances, Volume 1-6
                                                                                                   by Francisca Reyes Aquino
                                                                                              b. Philippine National Dances by
                                                                                                   Francisca Reyes Aquino
                To execute a vibrant and                                                      c. Visayan Folk Dances, Volume 1-3 by
             culturally authentic folk-dance                                                       Libertad Fajardo
              performance with precision,           March 15, 2024        Grade 7 – 12        d. Pangasinan Folk Dances by Jovita
Folk Dance       unity, and enthusiasm,        Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM   representatives           Sison Friese
             showcasing the rich traditions      @ Multipurpose Hall                          e. Samar Folk Dances by Juan C. Miel
                and storytelling elements                                                     f. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
              embedded in the dance form.                                                     g. Sayaw: Dances of the Islands, Volume
                                                                                                   1-8 by the Philippine Folk Dance
                                                                                                   Society
                                                                                              h. Classic Collection of Philippine Folk
                                                                                                   Dances by the Philippine Folk Dance
                                                                                                   Society
                                                                                              • No medley (combination) of different
                                                                                              dances and music is allowed.
                                                                                              • Wear appropriate costume for the
                                                                                              dance.
                                                                                           CRITERIA:
                                                                                           Performance                  40%
                                                                                           Correct Interpretation       20%
                                                                                           Staging                      20%
                                                                                           Costume                      20%
                                                                                           TOTAL                         100%
                                                                                                   • There must be 8 participants per grade
                                                                                                   level.
                                                                                                   • The participants can wear their
                                                                                                   costume related to their concept.
                                                                                                   • Each participating team will be given
                                                                                                   a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of
                                                                                                   5 minutes presentation excluding the
                                                                                                   entrance and the exit.
                                                                                                   • Remix music is allowed.
                                                                                                   • No vulgarity, obscenity, and explicit
                                                                                                   contents are allowed.
                 To execute an energetic and                                                       • Time starts once the music plays and
Modern Dance      expressive modern dance                March 15, 2024                            ends on its last beat.
               performance that demonstrates        Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM    Grade 7 – 12        • Each group is allowed to use small
               technical skill, creativity, and a     @ Multipurpose Hall     representatives
                                                                                                   handy props and other materials in their
               strong connection to the music.
                                                                                                   dance except the fire, bottles, combustible
                                                                                                   materials, or any breakable items.
                                                                                                   • Back drafts, panels and big handy
                                                                                                   props are not allowed.
                                                                                                   • A 5-point deduction per judge shall be
                                                                                                   imposed for every violation on the above-
                                                                                                   mentioned items.
                                                                                                CRITERIA:
                                                                                                Choreography                  30%
                                                                                                Modern Dance Elements         30%
                                                                                                Performance, Energy,
                                                                                                Mastery and Execution         30%
                                                                                                Costume                       10%
                                                                                                TOTAL                          100%
                                                                                                   • There must be 2 participants per grade
                                                                                                   level. One male and one female model.
                                                                                                   • Fashion ensemble must be made from
                                                                                                   at least 75% recyclable or reused materials
                                                                                                   that would otherwise be thrown away or
                                                                                                   recycled. These fashions can include
                                                                                                   cardboard, steel/tin, recycled fabric or
                                                                                                   clothing, aluminum, plastics, paper
                                                                                                   cartons, chipboard, newspaper, mixed
                                                                                                             papers (magazines and catalogs), and
                                                                                                             paper bags.
                                                                                                             • The use of jewelries is prohibited.
                                                                                                             •    Accessories should also be made
                                                                                                             from recyclable material.
                              To showcase creativity and                                                     • Models are given time to showcase the
     Trashion Show 2024       present himself and herself                                                    crafted material they wear while the
   (Mr. & Ms. Trashion Show    confidently and elegantly         March 15, 2024        Grade 7 – 12          designer is explaining to the audience the
            2024)              wearing a stunning attire    Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM   representatives        inspiration of the crafted attire as well as
                                crafted from recyclable       @ Multipurpose Hall                            the recyclable materials being used.
                                       materials.
                                                                                                        CRITERIA:
                                                                                                        Use of Recyclable/
                                                                                                        Reusable Materials                   30%
                                                                                                        Creativity                           30%
                                                                                                        Originality                          20%
                                                                                                        Craftsmanship                        20%
                                                                                                        TOTAL                                100%
Prepared by:
               ANGELESDIOSA T. PAMAN
                 MAPEH Coordinator
                                                                                              Approved by:
                                                                                                             MICHEL C. CALLAO, MAEd
                                                                                                                    School Head