Grace of Shekinah School, Inc.
J.P. Rizal St., Brgy. Poblacion, Santa Maria, Bulacan
                                        ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL EVENTS 2024:
                           Showcasing Talents beyond the Classroom
                                                             Event Proposal
  I.     RATIONALE:
         The purpose of Academic and Cultural Events 2024: Showcasing                 Talents beyond the Classroom
         is to engage students in both academic and cultural activities that can significantly enrich their educational journey. It
         allows them to explore their interests and passions, which can lead to a well-rounded and fulfilling life. These events
         provide a platform for students to showcase their unique talents and gain recognition, boosting their self-esteem and
         motivating them to strive for excellence.
 II.     OBJECTIVES:
         The Academic and Cultural Events 2024: Showcasing                Talents beyond the Classroom aims to:
             1. increase student involvement in the extracurricular activities,
             2. promote critical thinking skills, encourage intellectual growth and enhance academic performance, and
             3. help students enhance a diverse set of skills and knowledge, discover their talents, boost confidence, and
                enhance social skills.
III.     DATES:
         The Academic and Cultural Events 2024: Showcasing                Talents beyond the Classroom will be
         held on the following dates:
                                              OCTOBER 1, 2024
          TIME                               HE                                                              K202
       9:00-11:00           Poster Making (Water Color) T. Stephanie
       12:30-1:30                                                                           Essay/Sanasay (T.Ronnie Mae)
                                Poster Making (Oil Pastel) T. Alden
       1:30-2:30
                                                        OCTOBER 9, 2024
                              Yellow
              TIME                              Gym             Acacia            K207                K209               AVR
                              Cement
        7:00 - 7:30                            Muse &
                                               Escort
        7:30 - 8:30                         (14 students)
                                            SCO Officers
                                                                             Deliberation of     Deliberation of
                                                                             questions Math        questions
        8:30 - 9:00
                                                                               Quiz Bee           Spelling Bee
                                                              Dodgeball
                                                              T. Nicole
                             Volleyball      Basketball                      Math Quiz Bee        Spelling Bee
        9:00 - 10:00
                            T. Vien & T.    T. Bong & T.                       (T. Jovie)          (T. Raniel)
        10:00 - 11:30           Jeya            Alden
                                                                                                                    Preparation of
                                                                                                                    Equipments for
        11:30 - 12:00
                                                             Tug-of-War                                                Musical
                                                              T. Raniel                                                Contests
                                                                                                                      Vocal Solo
        12:00 - 1:00
                                                                                                                        T. Emy
                             Volleyball     Basketball T.
                                                                                                                     Vocal Duet
        1:00 - 2:00         T. Vien & T.     Bong & T.
                                                                                                                     T. Bea Mari
                                Jeya           Alden
                                                       OCTOBER 10, 2024
                        Yellow                       Beside Yellow
           TIME                          Gym                             Acacia              K207                    AVR
                        Cement                         Cement
       7:00 - 7:30                                                                                             Tula Preparation
                                                       Badminton                        Deliberation of
                                                                                                                      Tula
       7:30 - 8:30                                        Girls                       questions Science
                                                                                                                  T. Hendrick
                                                     T. Ronnie & T.                        Quiz Bee
                                                       Ana Luisa                       Science Quiz Bee        Extemporaneous
       8:30 - 9:00
                                                                                          T. Annarica            Preparation
                        Volleyball    Basketball                                                               Extemporaneous
       9:00 - 10:00     T. Jeya &    T. Bong & T.                                                                  Speech
                                                       Badminton
                         T. Vien         Alden                            Sack                                      T. Vien
                                                     Boys (G1 - G6)
                                                                         Race T.                                 Declamation
       10:00 - 10:30                                  T. Annarica &
                                                                          Emy                                    Preparation
                                                      T. Stephanie
                                                                                                                 Declamation
       10:30 - 11:30
                                                                                                                   T. Raniel
       11:30 - 12:00
       12:00 - 1:00
                        Volleyball    Basketball
       1:00-2:20        T. Jeya &    T. Bong & T.
                         T. Vien         Alden
      Announcement date:
               Announcement of the events will be disseminated to Senior High School Class Presidents.
      Registration date:
               Registration will be on August 20, 2024, Tuesday, until September 1, 2024.
      List of Participants:
               List of participants shall be finalized by September 2, 2024 and be submitted to Mrs. Stephanie T. Gravador at the
               K-12 Building, 2nd floor faculty room.
      Awarding of Winners:
               September 30, 2024 during Flag Ceremony (JHS Schedule)
IV.       PARTICIPANTS
             1. Participants of academic and cultural events are required to adhere strictly to the implemented guidelines.
             2. Overall, there are eleven (11) events and each section must have a participant, EXCEPT for musical contests.
             3. The entire academic participant shall be in school uniform.
             4. Cultural event participants shall be in smart casual attire, EXCEPT essay writing/pagsulat ng sanaysay.
V.        CULTURAL EVENTS GUIDELINES
      PRE – CONTEST:
      1. The Event Chairman shall:
              1.1. Get the contest paraphernalia from the Cultural Chairman or designated staff.
              1.2. Distribute the materials to the assigned working committee.
      2. Event Chairman checks if the contest room is ready with the following requisites:
              a. Registration table and chairs
              b. Tables and chairs arranged for the judges, folders with score sheets and pencils
              c. Seats for the contestants
              d. Table and seats for the tabulators
              e. Tarpapel
              f. Theme written on the board
              g. Other facilities like sound system as the event demands
      Registration Committee:
      1. All the academic contestants shall be in school uniform.
2. During the registration, each contestant shall be given a number, which should be visibly worn for identification.
   (Violation of this rule would mean disqualification)
3. Write the contestant’s corresponding number on:
       a. the registration form
       b. contest piece (for original pieces)
       c. taped accompaniment (for musical events)
       d. art work (poster making)
       e. written work (essay writing)
4. Provide the mastery guide with copies of contest pieces. Original piece must be submitted in 2copies.
            Note: Judges shall not be provided with contest pieces, for them to concentrate on judging.
CONTEST PROPER:
The Event Chairman shall:
       a. Hold a short opening program at the venue of the event that includes prayer, singing of National Anthem.
       b. Read the standards, contest rules and criteria for judging.
       c. Introduce the judges.
       d. Call on the first contestant to start the performance.
Important Reminders:
1. Allow time for the judges to finish reviewing their scores before allowing the next contestant to recite.
2. The mastery guide shall record the mastery points and the timer shall record the time spent by each contestant.
3. Prohibit giving of snacks to the Board of Judges while a participant is reciting.
4. Prohibit anyone from coming in and / or out the contest room once the contest has started.
5. Prohibit the use of cell phones and other gadgets.
6. Maintain orderliness, silence and fairness throughout the contest.
7. Prohibit heckling and clapping while a contestant is performing. Clapping shall be done for all the contestants before
   and after the contest proper.
8. Prohibit taking of pictures and videos while the contest is in progress.
9. Prohibit coaching while a contestant is performing.
POST CONTEST:
I. Computation
            PERSON IN CHARGE                                                          TASK
 Event Chairman                                    Watches and supervises
 Announcer                                         Reads and prepares the official result
 Tabulator 1                                       Writes and computes
 Tabulator 2                                       Watches and rechecks
1. Computation Assignment
2. Computation Procedure
   a. The Event Chairman shall read the mastery and/or time records of the contestants.
   b. The 2 tabulators shall reflect the same in all the score sheets of the judges.
   c. The 2 tabulators shall compute and recheck the score sheet total and rank.
   d. The tabulators shall finalize the score sheet ranking for the final rank and place.
   e. Tabulator 1 shall announce the winners and Tabulator 2 shall double-check the official result sheet.
Note:
● All tabulators must have calculators.
● The assigned Event Chairman shall supervise the procedure.
● Please refer to the sample ranking system computation, tabulation sheet and official result sheet.
3. The Judges, tabulators, and Chairman of the event must duly sign the official result sheet which shall be used in
   announcing the winners.
II. Awarding by the Event Chairman
1. Thank and distribute the certificates to the judges and contestants.
2. Using rechecked and well-accomplished official result sheet, carefully announce and award the winners starting at the
     3rd Place. Mention the place won, the contestant’s number, name, grade level and section.
                       Note: Announce the 1st set of winners before proceeding to the next category or level.
      3. The Working Committee headed by the Event Chairman shall protect the judges from any form of harassment.
      4. The event chairman shall submit the contest results, copies of original pieces and return all other materials received to
         the Cultural Chairman or assigned person in the designated place.
      Important Ground Rule:
      The Event Chairman shall supervise the entire contest.
VI.        ACADEMIC EVENTS GUIDELINES
      CONTEST PROPER:
      1. All the academic contestants shall be in school uniform.
      2. During the registration, each contestant shall be given a number, which should be visibly worn for identification.
         (Violation of this rule would mean disqualification)
      3. Only the following are allowed inside the contest room:
         a. Contest committee headed by the event chairman
         b. Quizmaster
         c. Contestants
      4. Parents and other students are not allowed to watch the proceedings.
      5. The contest shall be closed doors.
      6. Each participant should bring his/her own 1/8 illustration board covered with plastic cover, board eraser/rag and white
         board marker for science, spelling, and black pen for mathematics, the paper will be provided by the committee.
      7. A late comer contestant will be allowed to participate in the contest but will be only entitled to answer the question being
         given at the time of his arrival.
      8. No contestant shall be allowed to write anything after the official timer had signal the “end” of the time allotment. (First
         offense violation of this rule would mean “warning” but a correct answer will still be counted. Second offense would
         mean disqualification of the answer even if it is right. Third offense would mean disqualification of the contestant)
      9. In breaking the tie, the “knock out” system will be followed where the first contestant to answer the first question
         correctly will be declared winner in the particular place being tied for.
                                                         MUSICAL CONTESTS
      1.   The contest piece is open to any type of music.
      2.   Submission of music (minus one) shall be three (3) days before the contest. Prepare a back-up file.
      3.   There shall be no more screening.
      4.   Performance shall only be 3-4 minutes for vocal solo and 4-5 minutes for vocal duet.
      5.   Attire: Smart Casual
               A. Vocal Solo
                                                       CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
  Voice Quality                                                                                                30%
  Diction                                                                                                      10%
  Timing and Rhythm                                                                                            20%
  Interpretation / Expression                                                                                  30%
  Stage Presence or Showmanship                                                                                10%
  TOTAL                                                                                                        100%
                                                                      Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  Date: October 9, 2024
                                                                      Venue: GSS Gymnasium
  Judges:                                                             Working Committee: Mrs. Emy Rose E. Cabatingan
  Ms. Nicol B. Rarama
  Mr. Hendrick DV. Basilio
Ms. Bea Mari Bernabe
          B. Vocal Duet
                                                 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Voice Quality                                                                                   20%
Diction                                                                                         10%
Timing and Rhythm                                                                               10%
Interpretation / Expression                                                                     30%
Stage Presence or Showmanship                                                                   10%
Harmony and blending                                                                            20%
TOTAL                                                                                           100%
                                                               Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Date: October 09, 2024
                                                               Venue: GSS Gymnasium
Judges:                                                        Working Committee: Ms. Bea Mari Bernabe
Ms. Nicol B. Rarama
Mr. Hendrick DV. Basilio
Ms. Bea Mari Bernabe
                                                           TULA
1.   No props in whatever form shall be allowed during the contest.
2.   Attire: Smart casual
3.   Piece: Original based on theme
4.   Time limit: 4 minutes
5.   Type: with Rhyme and Measurement and Free Verse
6.   No microphone.
7.   A. Deductions for Mastery
     1 pt. = 1 word
     2 pts. = 1 line / sentence or 2 – 5 words
     3 pts. = 2 lines / sentence or 6 – 10 words
     5 pts. = deduction for 1 paragraph or more than 10 words
     B. Deduction for Delivery
     0.25 pt. for every 30 seconds excess in delivery time limit.
                                                BATAYAN SA PAGHATOL
Katapatan                                                      20%
Hikayat                                                        20%
Tinig at Bigkas                                                20%
Pagsasaulo                                                     10%
Nilalaman / Kaugnayan sa Tema                                    30%
KABUUAN                                                          100%
                                                                Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Date: October 10, 2024
                                                                Venue: AVR
Judges:                                                         Working Committee: Ms. Jeya Nicol
Mr. Nicomedes S. Añonuevo Jr.
Mr. Hendrick DV. Basilio
Ms. Nicole Rarama
                                               EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
1. Attire: Smart Casual
2. No microphone
3. A specific topic from the judges that is not related to the theme will be given to each contestant right before the contest
4. Each contestant shall be given 3 minutes to prepare and 2 – 3 minutes to deliver
5. A board indicating the remaining time will be raised after the first 2 minutes of delivery and the last 30 seconds of the
   time limit.
6. A deduction of 0.25 point for every 30 seconds excess in the 3 minute limit and 0.25 point for every 30 second under
   time in the 2 minute limit.
                                                 CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Content                                                          30%
Diction and Enunciation                                          30%
Grammar                                                          30%
Stage Presence                                                   10%
TOTAL                                                            100%
                                                                Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 m
Date: October 10, 2024
                                                                Venue: AVR
Judges:                                                         Working Committee: Mr. Vien E. Delatina
Ms. Jeya B. Nicol
Mrs. Ronnie Mae T. Padilla
Mr. Raniel Jones A. Dela Cruz
                                                       DECLAMATION
1. No props in whatever form shall be allowed during the contest.
2. Attire: Smart casual
3.   Piece: Original based on theme
4.   Time limit: 5 minutes
5.   No microphone.
6.   A. Deductions for Mastery
7.   1 pt. = 1 word
          2 pts. = 1 line / sentence or 2 – 5 words
          3 pts. = 2 lines / sentence or 6 – 10 words
          5 pts. = deduction for 1 paragraph or more than 10 words
          B. Deduction for Delivery
          0.25 pt. for every 30 seconds excess in delivery time limit.
                                                   CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Interpretation                                                     40%
Voice / Diction and Enunciation                                    30%
Stage Presence                                                     10%
Mastery                                                            20%
TOTAL                                                              100%
                                                                  Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Date: October 10, 2024
                                                                  Venue: AVR
Judges:                                                           Working Committee: Mr. Raniel Jones A. Dela Cruz
Ms. Jeya B. Nicol
Ms. Bea Mari Bernabe
Mrs. Ronnie Mae T. Padilla
                                        ESSAY WRITING/ PAGSULAT NG SANAYSAY
1. Number of Contestants per section:
   One in English
   One in Filipino
2. The specific topic for each contest will be made known to the contestants right at the start of the contest. Topics are not
   based on the theme.
3. The contestants will be given only 60 minutes within which to develop the theme and write their essay.
4. Only the sheets of paper with the signature of authorized Event Chairman should be used and would be considered as
   official and valid entry.
5. Late contestants may be admitted but would only be allowed to work on their essay within the time remaining of the 60
   min. limit.
6. Materials will be provided by the committee for uniformity.
                                                   CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Contents – this refers to the relevant ideas/thoughts put
together to create harmony with the aim of the theme and           30%
topic.
Diction – this refers to the proper choice of words,               30%
expressions, idioms that contribute largely to the creation of
an organized thought/ understanding of the theme
Mechanics – this include correct spelling of words, tenses of
the verbs as well as their correct forms and structures,        30%
punctuation marks and the use of other parts of speech.
Organization – this refers to the general presentation of the
essay that complies with the requirements of neatness,          10%
indention and legibility of penmanship.
TOTAL                                                           100%
                                                                Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Date: September 25, 2024
                                                                Venue: K209
Judges:                                                         Working Committee: Mrs. Ronnie Mae T. Padilla
       Essay Writing               Pagsulat ng Sanaysay
Ms. Jeya B. Nicol               Ms. Nicole Rarama
Mrs. Stephanie T. Gravador      Mr. Hendrick DV. Basilio
                                                      POSTER MAKING
1. Materials:
   1/8 illustration board
   Pencil, sharpener, eraser
   Oil pastel (Brand: Golden Oil Pastel – 12 colors)
   Cotton
             Notes:
             a) Contestants may mix / combine colors for better results.
             b) Pentel pens, sign pens and technical pens are not allowed
2. Time limit is two (2) hours in all levels.
3. The topic and other specific rules will be announced right at the start of the contest.
4. Late contestants may be allowed to participate but have to finish their artwork within the time remaining of the 2 hour
   limit.
                                                  CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
Relevance to the Theme                                          35%
Creativity                                                      35%
Originality                                                     20%
Neatness                                                        10%
TOTAL                                                           100%
                                                                Time: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Date: September 25, 2024
                                                                Venue: HE
Judges:                                                         Working Committee: Mr. Alden C. Rovira
Mr. Gilson A. Patiño
Mrs. Stephanie T. Gravador
Mr. Nicomedes S. Añonuevo Jr.
                                               GROUND RULES IN SPELLING
1. The contest is open to all Senior High School students. (Grade 11-12)
2. Contestants will have to write in lowercase letters for each word spelling within10 seconds and each correct answer
   shall be credited one point. 10 words shall be contributed by each SHS - English Teacher, but only 15 words will be
   asked to spell.
3. The quizmaster shall read the word twice and give the part of speech and meaning, use the word in a sentence and
   read again.
4. Spelling words should NOT include proper nouns, French words, archaic, slang, colloquial, scientific terms and highly
   technical terms.
5. The official timer shall signal the “start” and the contestant shall write their answers on white board. The same official
   timer shall signal the “end” of the time allotted for each question by means of a call bell and the contestant shall stop
   writing. They shall show their answers in front for checking.
6. Every correct answer shall be credited one point.
7. The event committee and judges/contributors inside the contest room are not allowed to talk with and disturb any of the
   contestants while the contest is in progress.
                                                                 Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Date: September 26, 2024
                                                                 Venue: K209
Contributors:                                                    Working Committee: Mr. Raniel Jones A. Dela Cruz
Ms. Jeya B. Nicol
Mrs. Ronnie Mae T. Padilla
Mrs. Stephanie T. Gravador
                                            GROUND RULES IN MATHEMATICS
1.   The contest is open to all Senior High School students. (Grade 11-12)
2.   3 step word problem 40 second
3.   The listed contributors below will submit three (5) questions, but only 15 questions will be asked.
4.   Coverage: Basic Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Trigonometry (cover to cover)
     Source: Basic Textbooks
5.   The question will be read twice.
6.   Questions may be directly lifted from textbooks or modified/ rephrased. Textbooks used as references should be
     published within six (6) years prior to the date of the contest.
7.   The official timer shall signal the “start” and the contestants shall write their answer on yellow pad paper. The official
     timer shall signal the “end” of the time allotted for each question by means by a call bell and the contestants shall stop
     writing
8.   If the contestant fails to write the unit of measure or object/s being called for, his answer shall be considered wrong.
     Each contestant is required to show the solution as a proof that he actually solved for the answer. The final answer
     must be encircled or boxed.
9.   The event committee and judges/contributors inside the contest room are not allowed to talk with and disturb any of the
     contestants while the contest is in progress.
                                                                 Time: 7:30 am – 8:30am
Date: September 26, 2024
                                                                 Venue: K207
Judges:                                                          Working Committee: Mrs. Annarica F. Espartero
   Mrs. Jovielyn S. Maladrigo
   Mr. Vien E. Delatina
   Mr. Alden C. Rovira
                                                      GROUND RULES IN SCIENCE
   1. Contestants shall answer every question within 30 seconds and each correct answer shall be credited one point. 7-
   10questions shall be contributed by each SHS - Science Teacher, but only 15 questions will be asked.
   3. Question in science must be situational/application type.
   4. Coverage: Science subjects in senior high school such as general science, biology, chemistry and physics (cover to
   cover).
   5. Each question shall be in multiple choices with four alternatives / options to choose from. “None of these” should not be
   included in the choices. The Quizmaster shall read each question twice. The contestant must write the capital letter of the
   correct answer on the white board to avoid confusion. Violation of this would mean disqualification of the answer even if it is
   correct.
   6. The official timer shall signal the “start” and the contestant shall choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the
   white board. The official timer shall signal the “end” of the time allotted for each question by means of a call bell and the
   contestant shall stop writing their respective answers. They will have to show their answer in front for checking.
                                                                        Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
     Date: September 27, 2024
                                                                        Venue: K207
       Judges:                                                       Working Committee: Mrs. Jovielyn S. Maladrigo
       Ms. Ana Luisa C. Laxamana
       Mrs. Annarica F. Espartero
       Mrs Emy Rose E. Cabatingan
VII.     REQUISITION
                                                              AWARDS
                              Gold Medal                                                           12
                              Silver Medal                                                         12
                             Bronze Medal                                                          12
                         Certificates (Winners)                                              36 cardstock
                       Certificates (Participation)                     Depends on the number of participants (Bond Paper)
                                                            MATERIALS
                                                                         ● Microphone (preferably 3 – 1 is for backup)
                           Vocal Solo & Duet                             ● Sound system
                                                                         ● Long table and chairs for judges
                 Essay Writing & Pagsulat ng Sanaysay
                                                                         ● Yellow paper (1 pad – preferably 85 gsm)
                            Math Quiz Bee
                                    Tula
                                                                         ● Table and chairs for judges
                      Extemporaneous Speech
                              Declamation
                                                                                 ● Microphone (2)
                              Spelling Bee
                                                                                 ● Sound system
                                                                                 ● Microphone (2)
                           Science Quiz Bee
                                                                                 ● Sound system
                                                                                 ● 5 long tables
                             Poster Making
                                                                                 ● 2 additional stand fan
VIII.   EXPECTED OUTPUT:
        The Academic and Cultural Events 2024: Showcasing                       Talents beyond the Classroom is
        expected to:
           a. enhance academic accomplishments and cultivate camaraderie among colleagues.
           b. provide delegates for the upcoming BulPriSA Cultural Competition (Academic Events are for Junior High School
                only, but participants may use the certificates for their portfolio.)
            Prepared by:
                Mrs. Stephanie T. Gravador
                         Event Chairman
            Noted by:
                   Mrs. Cristy H. Carable
                            SHS STAC
            Approved by:
              Mr. Nicomedes S. Añonuevo Jr.                                                          Mrs. Aida P. Ignacio
                         SHS Coordinator                                                                School Principal
             Mrs. Marie Mignonette O. Pineda                                                       Mrs. Monalisa S. Beredo
                        Administrative Head                                                            Property Custodian