30th National Student Convention

• Math 1097 – 1132
• English 1097 –1144
• Science 1097 – 1144
• Etymology 1097 – 1108 [4th Edition]
• Filipino 1073 – 1120
• World Geography 1097 – 1108
• Philippine History 1097 – 1108
• Asian History 1109 – 1120
• Philippine Economics 1139 – 1144
• World History 1097 – 1108
• New Testament Survey 1097 – 1108

• Leviticus
• Ruth
• Proverbs
• I Kings
• Jeremiah
• Amos
• Luke
• II Thessalonians
• Colossians
• James
• II John

• Lamentations 3:21-41
• Romans 10:1-21
• Psalm 25:1-22
• Isaiah 63:7-64:4
• Ephesians 2:1-22
• Matthew 6:9-29
• Psalm 18:1-21

• Ezekiel 34:1-31
• Psalm 107:21-43

will again be implemented during this year’s convention. A contestant who is late by more than 15 minutes for a scheduled performance, unless properly communicated with the room coordinator, may not be allowed to perform.

TCHOUKBALL players will not be permitted to join the Basketball or Volleyball team roster and vice versa.

• The contestant is to sign and speak his introduction
• The contestant is to provide a Bible story and present it, in two minutes, as it would be signed to the deaf.

• The contestant interprets a song and a short message. The Chief Judge will play the selected song.
• The Chief Judge will sign the following Scripture verse to the contestant who will interpret it verbally to the judge
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Below are the instruments that can be used for the various categories:

WOODWIND SOLO
• Flute
• Bamboo Flute
• Saxophone
• Clarinet
• Ocarina
• Bassoon
• Oboe
• Contrabassoon

STRING SOLO (BOWED)
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• String Bass

STRING SOLO (PLUCKED, HAMMERED, STRUMMED)
• Harp
• Classical Guitar
• Banjo
• Mandolin
• Mandora
• Banduria
• Ukulele
• Laud
• Octavina
• Bandura

BRASS SOLO
• Horn
• Cornett
• Trumpet
• Flugehorn
• Trombone
• Tuba

MISCELLANEOUS SOLO
• Accordion
• Marimba
• Xylophone
• Recorder
• Handbells
• Bagpipe
• Harmonica

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.

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.

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 2023

• 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.

✓ Clarity – Annunciation and pronunciation of words and voice strength.

✓ Presentation – Delivery, audience contact, body language, and gestures.

✓ 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.