Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
January 5-10, 2025
This year, the 31st NSC is set to take place in the Visayas region to showcase God-given talents and abilities of students enrolled in different schools using the A.C.E./School of Tomorrow® (A.C.E./SOT®) system. This year, we are praying that you can celebrate with us in Dumaguete City.
Students in the Philippines and Cambodia enrolled in a school using the A.C.E./SOT® System
who attained their 13th birthday not later than December 31, 2024, and did not turn 20 on the
same date.
*NOTE: Home-schooled students should directly coordinate with their academic advisers
EARLY BIRD | REGULAR RATE | ONSITE RATE | |
SCHOOL FEE | ₱ 3,200.00 | ₱ 4,800.00 | ₱ 7,200.00 |
STUDENT FEE | ₱ 2,400.00 | ₱ 3,600.00 | ₱ 5,400.00 |
SPONSORS, COACHES & GUESTS | ₱ 1,200.00 | ₱ 1,800.00 | ₱ 2,700.00 |
DAY PASS FOR GUESTS | ₱ 250.00 |
*NOTE: Guests may also register using the SPONSORS AND COACHES fee
The EARLY BIRD RATE will only be considered if the ONLINE REGISTRATION and PAYMENT are
submitted on or before November 15, 2024 (Friday). REGULAR RATE will automatically apply to
all registration received from November 16, 2024 (Saturday) onwards.
Confirmation of Registration will be on January 5, 2025 (Sunday), at the Silliman Hall.
Registration will start promptly at 12:00 NN and end at 5:00 PM.
*NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) CHANGES PER SCHOOL ARE ALLOWED DURING REGISTRATION.
• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE – November 15, 2024 (Friday)
• LAST DAY OF UPLOADING FOR ALL EARLY ENTRIES – November 15, 2024 (Friday)
• LAST DAY OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE REGISTRATION – Dec 6, 2024 (Friday)
• ON-SITE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION – January 5, 2025 (Sunday)
ACADEMICS
Chess
Checkers
Spelling
Essay Writing
Essay Writing (Filipino)
Poetry Writing
Poetry Writing (Filipino)
Short Story Writing
Short Story Writing (Filipino)
Power Point Presentation (Linear)
Power Point Presentation (Non-Linear)
Website Development
PACE Bowl
Bible Bowl
Bible Memory
EXHIBITS
Science Exhibit – Collection
Science Exhibit – Research
Science Exhibit – Engineering
Science Exhibit – Theoretical
Social Studies – Collection
Social Studies – Research
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Soulwinning Award
Golden Apple Award
Golden Lamb Award
Golden Harp Award
Christian Soldier Award
Christian Worker Award
Scribe’s Award
MUSIC
Vocal
Solo Male
Solo Female
Vocal Duet: Female
Vocal Duet: Male
Vocal Duet: Mixed
Vocal Male Trio
Vocal Female Trio
Vocal Mixed Trio
Vocal Male Quartet
Vocal Female Quartet
Vocal Mixed Quartet
Vocal Small Ensemble
Vocal Large Ensemble (16 and up)
Instrumental
Instrumental Solo: Piano (Male)
Instrumental Solo: Piano (Female)
Instrumental Solo: Woodwind
Instrumental Solo: String (Plucked)
Instrumental Solo: String (Bowed)
Instrumental Solo: Brass
Instrumental Solo: Miscellaneous
Duet Piano
Instrumental Duet
Instrumental Trio
Instrumental Quartet
Small Instrumental Ensemble (5-10)
Large Instrumental Ensemble (11-40)
Handbell Choir
Music Composition
Music Arranging
PLATFORM
Bible Story Telling (Female)
Bible Story Telling (Male)
Clown Act (M/F)
Dramatic Dialogue (M/F)
Dramatic Monologue (F)
Expressive Reading (Female)
Expressive Reading (Male)
Famous Speech (M)
Illustrative Storytelling (Female)
Illustrative Storytelling (Male)
Oratory (M/F)
Poetry Recitation (Female)
Poetry Recitation (Male)
Preaching Ages 13-15
Preaching Ages 16 and Up
Puppets (M/F)
Interpretation for the Deaf (M/F)
Ventriloquism(M/F)
One-Act Play
Group Bible Speaking
Video – Character Trait
Video – Scripture
Radio Program
PHOTOGRAPHY
Monochromatic Scenic
Monochromatic Still Life
Monochromatic Plants and Animals
Monochromatic Character Trait Picture
Scenic (Color)
Still Life (Color)
Special Effects
Character Trait Picture (Color)
Animals (Color)
Plants (Color)
Computer Photo Enhancement
ARTS
Oil
Watercolor
Acrylics
Sketching
Pen and Ink
Colored Pencils
Pastels
Woodworking (Wood Construction)
Woodworking (Wood Turning)
Woodworking (Woodcarving)
Woodworking (Marquetry)
Clay Sculpture
Metalworking
Scrapbooking (F)
NEEDLE/THREAD
Coordinates
Dresses
Formals
Counted Cross-Stitch
Embroidery
Crochet
Knitting
Quilts
Afghans
ATHLETICS (Male)
Track
100-Meter Dash
200-Meter Dash
400-Meter Dash
800-Meter Run
1500-Meter Run
4×100-Meter Relay
4×400-Meter Relay
Field Events
High Jump
Running Long Jump
Shot-Put
Discus Throw
Other
Soccer Kick
Physical Fitness
Basketball (5-10)
Table Tennis (Singles)
Tennis (Singles)*
Badminton
ATHLETICS (Female)
Track
100-Meter Dash
200-Meter Dash
400-Meter Dash
800-Meter Run
4×100-Meter Relay
4×400-Meter Relay
Other
Table Tennis (Singles)
Tennis (Singles)*
Badminton
Volleyball (6-10)
ATHLETICS (Mixed)
Tchoukball
MILITARY DRILL
Color Guard (M)
Flag Corps (F) (2-25)
NSC EARLY ENTRIES
*Tennis will be confirmed before the end of this year
1.PACE Bowl Guidelines (Philippine Setting)
The PACE Bowl is a performance type of competition that gives students the opportunity to showcase the academic areas they have mastered. The PACE Bowl competition of the National Student Convention in the Philippines is different from the International Student Convention in content and implementation.
COMPETITION GUIDELINES
A. TEAM SIZE – Each team must consist of 4 members. They will use official answer sheets provided by SOT and bring their own pens/pencils.
B. ASSIGNED PERSONNEL – Each team will be assigned one proctor and a number. Teams should also have a coach or sponsor.
C. QUESTION PRESENTATION – Questions will be read twice and displayed on the screen. Teams can start writing their answers while the question is being read.
D. TIME LIMIT – A 5-second countdown begins after the second reading. For word problems needing solutions, contestants have 15 seconds. Otherwise, the proctor will specify the time limit. For word problems, the solution is not necessary. Only the final answer will be considered.
E. SPELLING and NAMES – Incorrect spelling counts as a wrong answer. Also, if the name of a person is asked, the answer should be complete with the first and last name.
F. SUBMISSION TIME – All pens/pencils should be raised after the time limit signal.
G. ANSWER PRESENTATION – The correct answers will be read and shown on the screen.
H. SCORING – Each team will be given one point for each correct answer. Proctors should raise the team number only if the answer is exact. Each correct answer earns one point.
I. DISPUTED ANSWERS AND APPEALS – If a team believes their answer is correct, the proctor can approach the judges after exact answers have been scored. Any questions or contentions must be addressed to the judges during the contest.
J. FINALITY – The judges’ decision is final.
K. POST-CONTEST APPEALS – No queries and appeals will be entertained after the winners are declared.
L. SELECTION OF TOP TEAMS – The top 6 teams with the highest points after 30 questions will be chosen.
M. TIE-BREAKER – In case of a tie, tie-breaker questions will be given for ranking. “Sudden death” will decide the outcome.
N. ANSWER SHEETS – After the last question, the proctor must record the final score, team number, and sign over his printed name on the answer sheets. They will be collected with the number cards.
O. GADGETS – Audience must keep their gadgets on silent mode. Contestants and proctors should not have any types of gadgets during the contest.
PACE REFERENCES and ACADEMIC COVERAGE
The coverage of the PACE Bowl competition will be from upper-level courses* of our core curriculum subjects that start from 1097 onwards. For our National Curriculum subjects, higher concepts are included in numbers 1073 onwards. Please refer to the list below:
• Math 1097-1132
• English 1097-1144
• Science 1097-1144
• Etymology 1097-1108 [4th Edition]
• Filipino 1073-1120
• World Geography 1097-1108
• Philippine History 1109-1120
• World History 1097-1108
• Philippine Economics 1139-1144
*upper-level courses are mentioned in the Curriculum Section of the Procedures Manual 1, Pages 28-50
2. Bible Bowl Books
a. Numbers
b. Ezra
c. Ecclesiastes
d. II Kings
e. Habakkuk
f. Hosea
g. John
h. I Corinthians
i. Philemon
j. I Peter
k. III John
3.Group Bible Speaking
a.Psalm 37:1-24
b.Psalm 139:1-24
c.Daniel 3:8-30
d.Isaiah 40:11-31
e.Ecclesiastes 3:1-22
f.John 3:14-36
g.Romans 8:18-39
h.James 1:1-25
4.Scripture Video Verse
a.Psalm 24 or 62
5. Sports
a.TCHOUKBALL players will not be permitted to join the Basketball or Volleyball team roster and vice versa.
b.TENNIS for both male & female categories will not be available for this year’s NSC because of the unavailability of the official competition courts.
6. Interpretation for the Deaf Competition Guidelines
a. The contestant is to sign and speak his introduction
b. The contestant is to provide a Bible story and present it, in two minutes, as it would be signed to the deaf.
• Three (3) copies of the story script must be presented to the judges at the time of the performance.
• The script must be typed and double-spaced.
• The script must be written in story form as it is spoken.
•The Bible story must be spoken as it is signed to the judges.
• The story is to be memorized.
• The story should not be signed “word for word” but as it would be signed for the deaf. (American Sign Language is preferred, but contestants may use Exact English)
c. The contestant interprets a song and a short message. The Chief Judge will play the selected song.
d. The Chief Judge will sign the following Scripture verse to the contestant who will interpret it verbally to the judge
e. The time limit is six (6) minutes maximum for the total competition, including the introduction. If the competition piece exceeds the six-minute time limit, the contestant will receive a 0.5 deduction for any portion of 30-second increments.
7.Clarifications on Exhibits
a. ARTS
• 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.
b.PHOTOGRAPHY
• All photos must be approximately 8” x 10” (8R) size, in either landscape or portrait orientation.
• All photos must be submitted with proper matting, not framing, and WITHOUT glass or plastic cover (example of matting material: illustration board); for easier display, matting should be approximately 11” x 14”.
• Each photo must be entered in ONLY ONE EVENT.
• Make sure all photos that feature people follow convention guidelines for appearance and dress code (no sleeveless shirts, shorts, pants on women, open shoes/slippers, etc.)
• All photos must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached at the back of each photo.
• THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
• Photography report (1 copy) NEEDED for Special Effects category ONLY.
c. SCRAPBOOKING
• Non-performance. Open for FEMALE contestants ONLY.
• Layout may be 8”x 8” or larger and must be a scrapbook layout. Cards and other craft projects cannot be submitted as the entire entry.
• ALL items including photos in the entry MUST conform to Student Convention dress standards and guidelines.
• Entries must be a minimum of two pages but not exceed twelve pages (back-to-back pages are considered 2 pages).
• Each page must be in a plastic page protector within a standard nondecorative binder. Binder will not be judged.
• Entry must have a clearly stated theme.
• All artwork must be submitted with a 3”x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both should be securely attached to the back of the scrapbook.
• THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED.
d.CLAY SCULPTURE, METALWORK, AND WOODWORK
• Open for Male and Female contestants. One entry per school.
• For Clay Sculpture
• Entries must be entirely hand built and can be made of any CLAY or POLYMER CLAY.
• Use of slip molds or green ware available from ceramic or craft houses is not allowed.
• Slip molds may be used only if the mold is made by the student. Molds must be submitted as part of the entry.
• Metalwork and Woodwork entries must not exceed three (3) feet, and for Clay Sculpture, two (2) feet in any direction (Length, Width, and Height).
• THREE (3) COPIES OF THE JUDGE’S FORMS ARE REQUIRED along with ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.
e. NEEDLE AND THREAD
• All categories are for FEMALE contestants ONLY.
• For Dresses: Contestants must make girls/ladies’ garments. No children’s garments are permitted, except in crochet and knitting.
• Be careful to place entry into the proper category.
• All fashion must meet A.C.E./School of Tomorrow® requirements and standards.
• For Cross-Stitch and Embroidery: No stamped cross-stitch / ‘punch and sew’ embroidery will be accepted. Pictures must be framed without glass. The back of all work must be accessible for judging.
• Follow convention guidelines, INCLUDING SUBMISSION OF THREE (3) JUDGE’S FORMS AND ALL REPORTS AND PATTERNS. Include 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT. Incomplete and/or unfinished items WILL NOT BE JUDGED.
f. SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
• Exhibits must occupy a table or floor area no wider than 48 inches (Length x Width); Height may vary.
• Dangerous chemicals, offensive odors, explosives, open flames, or live animals, reptiles, or insects must NOT be exhibited. Exhibits requiring running water are not permitted.
• Experiment notebooks and other supporting data should be available for the judges.
• For Social Studies: Photos that are not historical and include people must adhere to contestant dress standards.
• Follow convention guidelines, including submission of THREE (3) JUDGE’S FORMS. Include a 3” x 5” card and ONE (1) EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT.
NOTE TO SPONSORS AND COACHES: Be sure the contestant enters the correct category. When in doubt, READ and then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines. Failure to follow rules may result in disqualification.
NOTE TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO PURSUE THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION: Due to the strict size restrictions of airlines on check-in luggage (maximum 62” total dimension), please make sure that the sizes of artworks and exhibits do not exceed the allowable size including the packaging. Charges for excess size are very expensive.
8.Clarifications on Musical Instruments
Below are the instruments that can be used for the various categories:
a.WOODWIND SOLO
• Flute
• Bamboo Flute
• Saxophone
• Clarinet
• Ocarina
• Bassoon
• Oboe
• Contrabassoon
b. STRING SOLO (BOWED)
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• String Bass
c. STRING SOLO (PLUCKED, HAMMERED, STRUMMED)
• Harp
• Classical Guitar
• Banjo
• Mandolin
• Mandora
• Banduria
• Ukulele
• Laud
• Octavina
• Bandura
d. BRASS SOLO
• Horn
• Cornett
• Trumpet
• Flugehorn
• Trombone
• Tuba
e. MISCELLANEOUS SOLO
• Accordion
• Marimba
• Xylophone
• Recorder
• Handbells
• Bagpipe
• Harmonica
f. INSTRUMENTAL DUET / TRIO / QUARTET
A Combination of ANY instruments played together with or without accompaniment. Piano accompaniment is permissible and may or may not count as one of the instruments. If the piano is accompaniment only, please note such on the Judge’s Form.
g. NOTE TO SPONSORS AND COACHES:
Be sure that the contestant enters the correct category. When in doubt, please READ and then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification.
9.Bible Storytelling Guidelines
Performance Event | Male & Female
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 NSC 2024
a.Twelve Spies (Basis: Numbers 13:1-14:45)
• https://www.btstories.com/twelve-spies/
b.Stephen, the First Christian Martyr (Basis: Acts 6:8-7:60)
• https://www.btstories.com/first-christian-martyr/
c.The Flood (Basis: Genesis 6:1 – 9:17)
• https://www.btstories.com/the-flood/
d.Calming Two Storms (Basis: Mark 4:35–5:20; Matthew 8:23-33; Luke 8:22-39)
• https://www.btstories.com/calming-two-storms/
e.Samson and Delilah (Basis: Judges 16:1-31)
• https://www.btstories.com/samson-delilah/
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.
• Please be in proper dress code for the APPEARANCE CHECK and DO NOT BE IN YOUR ATHLETIC WEAR.
• 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.
MAIN TEXT : 31st National Student Convention
THEME TITLE : Conquering More Mountains.
TEXT REFERENCE : Joshua 14:12
MAIN GUIDELINES
The design must be DIGITAL with the following dimensions and specifications
The THEME and TEXT should be VISIBLE and integrated within the design. The whole verse is not required.
NOTE: Change SCHOOL NAME to the name of your school and PARTICIPANT’S NAME to your full name
COMPETITION PRIZES
Curriculum Material Voucher equivalent to the announced Early Bird Student Registration Fee Rate. This voucher may be used to offset a single Sales Order for the delegate’s future PACE order but may not be converted to cash. Also, this voucher can only be claimed through the school of the winning delegate.
CONDITIONS:
INCENTIVE:
BLESS DONATION SCHEME:
The equivalent amount for one (1) registered student for every school that will have 50% student attendance, or more, will be donated to BLESS, Inc. [* Minimum of four (4) for schools with less than ten (10) qualified students.]
IMPORTANT REMINDERS: