The Junior Student Convention (JSC) is an annual signature event conducted by PREFI through the School of Tomorrow®, Philippines that caters to 8 to 12-year-old students who are enrolled in a school using the A.C.E. School of Tomorrow® System. The JSC this year will be the first fully face-to-face event by School of Tomorrow®, Philippines, after more than two years of online events. This is an excellent start to the new year!
ILOILO – October 15-18, 2024
• Iloilo Baptist Integrated Academy
CEBU – October 22-25, 2024
• Cebu Bob Hughes Christian Academy
DAVAO – November 5-8, 2024
• Green Meadow Christian Academy
TAGAYTAY – November 12-15, 2024
• Tagaytay Christian Academy
METRO MANILA – November 19-22, 2024
• Philippine Christian School of Tomorrow
ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of Tomorrow® System and
are at least 8 years of age and not more than 12 years of age by December 31, 2023.
EARLY BIRD (on or before September 20, 2024) | REGULAR | |
SCHOOL | ₱ 2,800.00 | ₱ 3,300.00 |
STUDENT | ₱ 900.00 | ₱ 1,500.00 |
SPONSORS / COACHES / GUESTS | ₱ 700.00 | ₱ 1,000.00 |
DAY PASS TICKET (per person) | ₱ 250.00 |
Kindly take note that early bird payments will only be accepted if proof of payment dated
on or before September 20, 2024, is submitted to schoolserve@schooloftomorrow.ph
with a copy of their registration summary. Payment on September 21 onwards will need to settle regular rate.
Kindly follow the payment guidelines indicated here
● On-line registrations must be completed ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024.
STUDENTS WITHOUT pre-registration forms will not be accepted at the Junior Student
Convention.
● Appearance check will be done during registration. Sponsors and coaches are ALSO
required to undergo REGISTRATION and APPEARANCE CHECK. Failure to comply will
result in disqualification from functioning as such.
● Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
FOR THE SCHOOL:
● Master Registration Form
● Accident Insurance Plan (photocopy only) FOR ALL
FOR STUDENTS:
● Permission to Attend (See local forms from the guidelines)
● Athlete’s Clearance (For all athletes. See local forms from the guidelines)
● Photograph Waiver / Release Form
● Exhibit Affidavit (For Arts & Needle/Thread)
FOR SPONSORS:
● Sponsor Registration Form
To help facilitate judging, the following ENTRIES MUST BE FORWARDED TO SCHOOL OF
TOMORROW, PHILIPPINES’ OFFICE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024. (Please
follow the guidelines for uploading indicated here )
Entries will be judged prior to the Junior
Student Convention and winners must be present during the convention to receive their medals.
● Essay Writing (English)
● Essay Writing (Filipino)
● Poetry Writing (English)
● Poetry Writing (Filipino)
● Short Story Writing (English)
● Short Story Writing (Filipino)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please include the Creative Composition Affidavit (CF28) with the actual
entry. Entries without this form will NOT be judged.
● Bible Memory
● Chess (M or F)
● Spelling
● PACE Bowl (4 contestants)
● Bible Bowl (3-5 contestants)
● Essay Writing (English)
● Essay Writing (Filipino)
● Poetry Writing (English)
● Poetry Writing (Filipino
● Short Story Writing (English)
● Short Story Writing (Filipino)
● Male Solo
● Female Solo
● Male Duet
● Female Duet
● Mixed Duet
● Male Trio
● Female Trio
● Mixed Trio
● Male Quartet
● Female Quartet
● Mixed Quartet
● Small Ensemble (5-15 contestants)
● Large Ensemble (16 or more contestants)
● Solo-Piano (Male)
● Solo-Piano (Female)
● Solo String (Plucked)
● Solo String (Bowed)
● Solo Woodwind Instrument
● Duet Piano
● Solo Miscellaneous
● Instrumental Duet
● Expressive Reading (F)
● Famous Speech (M)
● Poetry Recitation (M)
● Poetry Recitation (F)
● Clown Act
● One-Act Play (3-5 contestants)
● Illustrated Storytelling (M)
● Illustrated Storytelling (F)
● Group Bible Speaking (8-30 contestants)
● Bible Storytelling
● Watercolor
● Sketching
● Pen and Ink
● Colored Pencils
● Counted Cross-Stitch
● 100-Meter Dash *
● 200-Meter Dash *
● 4 x 100 Meter Relay *
● Table Tennis
● Badminton
● Basketball (5-10 players)
*Not available in Cebu
● 100-Meter Dash *
● 200-Meter Dash *
● 4 x 100 Meter Relay *
● Table Tennis
● Badminton
● Volleyball (6-10 players)
*Not available in Cebu
• Tchoukball (7-15 players)
*Tchoukball players will not be permitted to join the Basketball or Volleyball team roster and vice versa. Also, there should always be 2 female players in play.
DATE | TIME | EVENT |
---|---|---|
TUESDAY | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF ARTS |
10:00 – 11:00 AM | OPENING CEREMONIES & ORIENTATION | |
12:00 NN – 5:00 PM | MUSIC & CHESS | |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 – 11:00 AM | SPELLING, BIBLE MEMORY, BIBLE BOWL & PACE BOWL VIEWING OF ART ENTRIES |
10:00 – 11:00 AM | CLAIMING OF ALL ART ENTRIES | |
12:00 NN – 05:00 PM | PLATFORM | |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | ATHLETICS (TRACK, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, & TABLE TENNIS) |
FRIDAY | 9:00 AM | AWARDING |
• Math 1049 – 1096
• English 1049 – 1096 (4th Edition)
• Science 1049 – 1096 (4th Edition)
• Social Studies 1049 – 1072 (4th Edition)
• Filipino 1037 – 1072
• Araling Panlipunan 1037 – 1072
Old Testament
• Leviticus
• Ruth
• Proverbs
• 1 Kings
• Jeremiah
• Amos
New Testament
• Luke
• II Thessalonians
• Colossians
• James
• II John
• Psalm 37:1-24
• Psalm 139:1-24
• Daniel 3:8-30
• Isaiah 40:11-31
• Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
• John 3:14-36
• Romans 8:18-39
• James 1:1-25
• Artwork in Colored Pencils, Pen and Ink, Sketching, Watercolor, and Pastels should be properly framed AND with glass.
• Artwork in Acrylics may either be with or without glass.
• Artwork in Oil should be framed WITHOUT glass.
• No “mixed-media” artwork may be submitted.
• Pen and Ink are MONOCHROMATIC – this means only ONE color of ink should be used.
• ALL artwork should measure no more than 36” (3 feet) on any side, INCLUDING FRAME, and must be ready to hang with wire hangers.
• Make sure all artwork which features people follows convention guidelines for appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.)
• All artwork must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each artwork.
• THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
• All entries must be done in realistic style. NO ABSTRACT, SURREAL OR CARTOON styles.
• No artwork should attempt to portray the face of Christ.
1. Appropriate athletic clothing must be worn for all games.
2. The racket used may be any commercially produced racket.
3. The tossed coin will determine choice of ends or serve.
4. Scoring System
a. elimination round, one set game up to 31, 16 change court.
•Championship game – best of 3 sets, up to 21 score
b. Every time there is a serve – there is a point scored.
c. The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.
d. At 20 all, the side which gains a 2 point leads first, wins that game.
e. At 29 all, the side scoring the 30th point, wins that game.
f. The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
5. Interval and Change of Ends
a. When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have a 60 second interval.
b. A 2 minute interval between each game is allowed.
c. In the third game, players change ends when the leading score reaches 11 points.
6. Singles
a. At the beginning of the game (0- 0) and when the server’s score is even, the server serves from the right service court. When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from the left service court.
b. If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and then serves again from the alternate service court.
c. If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point and becomes the new server. They serve from the appropriate service court – left if their score is odd, and right if it is seven.
PLEASE REFER TO THE PLATFORM’S GENERAL GUIDELINES BEFORE PREPARING FOR THIS ENTRY
The purpose of this contest is to train students to organize and deliver an unscripted story from the Bible. This platform event should especially appeal to those who are gifted or interested in the art of spontaneous storytelling as opposed to the Illustrative Storytelling event, which is prepared and memorized ahead of time. In Bible Storytelling, the story must NOT be memorized nor be read.
FIVE BIBLE STORIES FOR JSC 2024
• The Story of Jonah (Basis: Jonah)
• The Showdown at Mt. Carmel (Basis: 1 Kings 18:17-39)
• David and Goliath (Basis: 1 Samuel 17:1-51)
• The Good Samaritan (Basis: Luke 10:25-37)
• Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Mark the:31-44)
GUIDELINES
1.The contestant tells a story from the Bible. Five Bible stories will be provided by School of Tomorrow® Philippines for preparation purposes. During the competition proper, each contestant will be drawing ONE STORY from a bowl containing the five stories before the introduction.
2. The contestant will indicate to the judges which age group he/she is speaking.
3. Costumes are not allowed.
4. Hand movements and facial expressions are allowed but dramatization is prohibited (the performer shall not use any props and shall remain in one location).
5. The duration of the story shall not exceed 6 minutes and the minimum is four (4) minutes. If competition piece does not meet the four (4) minutes minimum or exceeds the six (6) minutes maximum time limit, the contestant will receive a .5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time.
6. Storytelling shall be graded on the following criteria:
✓ Content – How well the story adheres to the Biblical passages it is taken from and appropriateness to the target audience.
A. Effectiveness of overall narrative (1-10) points
B. Story appropriateness to target audience (1-10)
C. Flow of the story (1-10)
✓ Clarity – Annunciation and pronunciation of words and voice strength.
A. Annunciation (1-5)
B. Pronunciation/Diction (1-10)
C. Voice projection and inflection (1-5)
✓ Presentation – Delivery, audience contact, body language, and gestures.
A. Approach/departure (1-5)
B. Posture and gesture (1-10)
C. Poise/self-confidence (1-5)
D. Facial expressions (1-10)
E. Audience rapport (1-10)
F. Delivery (1-5)
✓ Proper documentation submitted (1-5)
7.Scoring of the judges will be final.
Sample Bible Telling stories can be viewed at https://www.bibletelling.org/ or for more tips, you can purchase the book of Mr. John Walsh on Bible Storytelling. Contact our Customer Orders Section for details on the book.
PLEASE REFER TO THE PLATFORM’S GENERAL GUIDELINES BEFORE PREPARING FOR THIS ENTRY
The purpose of this contest is to train students to organize and deliver an unscripted story from the Bible. This platform event should especially appeal to those who are gifted or interested in the art of spontaneous storytelling as opposed to the Illustrative Storytelling event, which is prepared and memorized ahead of time. In Bible Storytelling, the story must NOT be memorized nor be read.
FIVE BIBLE STORIES FOR JSC 2024
• The Story of Jonah (Basis: Jonah)
• The Showdown at Mt. Carmel (Basis: 1 Kings 18:17-39)
• David and Goliath (Basis: 1 Samuel 17:1-51)
• The Good Samaritan (Basis: Luke 10:25-37)
• Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Mark the:31-44)
GUIDELINES
1.The contestant tells a story from the Bible. Five Bible stories will be provided by School of Tomorrow® Philippines for preparation purposes. During the competition proper, each contestant will be drawing ONE STORY from a bowl containing the five stories before the introduction.
2. The contestant will indicate to the judges which age group he/she is speaking.
3. Costumes are not allowed.
4. Hand movements and facial expressions are allowed but dramatization is prohibited (the performer shall not use any props and shall remain in one location).
5. The duration of the story shall not exceed 6 minutes and the minimum is four (4) minutes. If competition piece does not meet the four (4) minutes minimum or exceeds the six (6) minutes maximum time limit, the contestant will receive a .5-point deduction for any portion of thirty (30) second increments outside the allotted time.
6. Storytelling shall be graded on the following criteria:
✓ Content – How well the story adheres to the Biblical passages it is taken from and appropriateness to the target audience.
A. Effectiveness of overall narrative (1-10) points
B. Story appropriateness to target audience (1-10)
C. Flow of the story (1-10)
✓ Clarity – Annunciation and pronunciation of words and voice strength.
A. Annunciation (1-5)
B. Pronunciation/Diction (1-10)
C. Voice projection and inflection (1-5)
✓ Presentation – Delivery, audience contact, body language, and gestures.
A. Approach/departure (1-5)
B. Posture and gesture (1-10)
C. Poise/self-confidence (1-5)
D. Facial expressions (1-10)
E. Audience rapport (1-10)
F. Delivery (1-5)
✓ Proper documentation submitted (1-5)
7.Scoring of the judges will be final.
Sample Bible Telling stories can be viewed at https://www.bibletelling.org/ or for more tips, you can purchase the book of Mr. John Walsh on Bible Storytelling. Contact our Customer Orders Section for details on the book.
● GUESTS are encouraged to pre-register for them to attend all the events without any
difficulties and MUST abide by the dress code and appearance standard of the Convention. School Administrators/Principals are responsible for informing their guests about the Appearance Standard and Dress Code of the Convention. To avoid embarrassment, please abide by the dress code. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed in competition rooms.
● DAY PASS TICKETS are available for guests who plans to watch or attend a specific day. Coaches, trainers, or staff who will be involved in the student’s performance should register as a SPONSOR.
● AWARDS. With respect to each winner, please plan to attend the entire Convention. NO MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO ABSENT CONTESTANTS. MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Banners are not allowed on stage. Picture-taking must be in the designated area only.
● NON-APPEARANCE on performance schedule without prior notice means an event has been pulled out. Please communicate with the Room Coordinator if the contestant is running late or a request for rescheduling has been made. Please note that rescheduling can only be done within the event competition block schedule and for valid reasons. Once the judges have completed their schedule, the specific event will be closed for judging.
● EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT is a requirement for all arts and needle/threads submissions. Entries without this form will not be judged.
● Please bring your own PLAYER for recorded accompaniment.
● Only one (1) piano will be used for the Duet Piano event.
● Only one entry per school, per event is allowed.
● Females participating in ANY athletic event are REQUIRED to wear CULOTTES. Otherwise, they will not be permitted to compete.