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30th National Student Convention
The National Student Convention is back to full face-to-face! After almost three (3) years of lockdown and online events, we are finally able to celebrate our events with you, in person. This year, the NSC is celebrating 30 years of showcasing God-given talents and abilities by 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 Davao City.
DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR
December 3-8, 2023
Qualified Participants
Students in the Philippines and Cambodia enrolled in a school using the A.C.E./SOT® System who reached their 13th birthday not later than December 31, 2023, and did not turn 20 on the same date.
*NOTE: Home-schooled students should directly coordinate with their academic advisers
Registration Details
EARLY BIRD | REGULAR | ONSITE | |
SCHOOL FEE | ₱3,200.00 | ₱4,800.00 | ₱7,200.00 |
STUDENT FEE | ₱2,400.00 | ₱3,600.00 | ₱5,400.00 |
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS FEE | ₱1,200.00 | ₱1,800.00 | ₱2,700.00 |
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2023
REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD: NOVEMBER 7, 2023 - ONWARDS
ONSITE REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 3,2023 ONLY
EVENTS
Since we are back to full face-to-face mode, we are now opening all events in each category. NO MORE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE EVENTS.
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*(New Event) |
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) |
MUSIC (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) |
Hand bell 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 |
Pastels |
Woodworking (Wood Construction) |
Woodworking (Wood Turning) |
Woodworking (Woodcarving) |
Woodworking (Marquetry) |
Clay Sculpture |
Metalworking |
Scrapbooking (F) |
Color Pencil |
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 |
4x100-Meter Relay |
4x400-Meter Relay |
Field Events |
High Jump |
Running Long Jump |
Shot-Put |
Discus Throw |
Other |
Soccer Kick |
Physical Fitness |
Basketball (5-10) |
Table Tennis (Singles) |
Badminton |
Due to problems in the venue, the LAWN TENNIS event will be cancelled.
ATHLETICS (Female) |
Track |
100-Meter Dash |
200-Meter Dash |
400-Meter Dash |
800-Meter Run |
4x100-Meter Relay |
4x400-Meter Relay |
Other |
Table Tennis (Singles) |
Badminton |
Volleyball (6-10) |
Due to problems in the venue, the LAWN TENNIS event will be cancelled.
ATHLETICS (Mixed) |
Tchoukball |
DRILL TEAM | COLOR GUARD | FLAG CORPS |
Color Guard (M) |
Flag Corps (F) (5-25) |
* NSC EARLY ENTRIES
To help facilitate judging, the following event ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF TOMORROW®, PHILIPPINES, not later than November 6, 2023. Entries will be judged prior to the National Student Convention and winners MUST be present during the convention to receive their medals.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES
1. We will be requiring everyone to submit their entries in the following format:
a. PDF – This will be required for all written compositions. (Ex. Essay Writing, Poetry Writing, etc.)
b. PPT / PPTS – This will only be for both linear and non-linear PowerPoint entries. Please make sure that you put all of the needed files inside a single folder that is named accordingly.
c. MPG – This will be for both SCRIPTURE VIDEO & CHARACTER TRAIT VIDEO.
d. MP3 – This is only for the RADIO PROGRAM event.
2. Once all of your entries are in order, you may proceed to upload your entries to your preferred cloud service.
a. Create a GENERAL FOLDER labeled with your School Name.
b. Create the following subfolder inside your GENERAL FOLDER labeled with your School Name and the different Categories.
i.GenericSchoolName – Written Creative Composition
ii.GenericSchoolName – Multimedia Presentation
c. Rename your event files with the SCHOOL NAME, ENTRY NAME, and the DELEGATE’S NAME. (Ex. GenericSchoolName – Poetry Writing English)
d. Upload the event files in the correct category along with the needed documents EXCEPT for the judge’s form. Please take note that POWERPOINT entries (Linear & Non-Linear), SCRIPTURE & CHARACTER TRAIT VIDEO, and RADIO PROGRAM belong in the MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION folder. All the rest of the entries should be inside the WRITTEN CREATIVE COMPOSITION folder.
3. Please share or send the link of your uploaded files to schoolservices.sotp@gmail.com with the email subject, 30th NSC EARLY ENTRIES – Generic School Name.
• 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.
✓ 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)
• 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.
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.
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
GREAT NEWS! SOT®P is extending the incentive program into the National Student Convention. Attending our conventions will not just benefit attending delegates, but your school in general.
CONDITIONS:
1.Achieve 50% student attendance, or a minimum of four (4) for schools with less than ten (10) qualified students.
• Percentage will be based on the total number of qualified students for NSC, not on the entire student population of the school.
2.Total number of qualified students will be verified through the latest School Updating Form filled out by the school to determine eligibility.
3.Failure to update school information will disqualify the school for the incentive.
INCENTIVE:
1. 15% Discount for schools without any existing discount as church-school or model school, and church-schools or model schools with less than 15% assigned discount.
2. Credit Memo for model schools with more than 15% assigned discount.
• Supervised Model Status – 50% of the school registration fee plus the equivalent amount for one (1) registered school staff.
• Certified Model Status – 100% of the school registration fee plus the equivalent amount for two (2) registered school staff.
3. Attendance Bonus will be given to any participating school achieving 50% student attendance.
• The equivalent amount for two (2) registered students will be credited to the account of the school which could be used for any order of curriculum materials or registration for an SOT®P event.
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:
1.The 15% discount voucher will NOT apply on top of any existing discount already assigned to a church-school or model school.
2.Discount vouchers will have an expiration date written on it (* usually the end of the quarter when the event will be held, or the end of the next quarter if the event will be held at the end of the quarter).
3.Discount vouchers will no longer be honored, nor considered, when expired.
4.Unspecified discount, if any, will be determined by the Executive Office before dissemination.
5.Credit memo issued will not expire until used, whether in an order of curriculum materials or registration for an SOT®P event, but is non-refundable.
DOWNLOADS
• A.C.E. School of Tomorrow Complete Student Convention Guidelines (UPDATED 01SEPT23)
• OFFICIAL 30th NSC EVENTS LIST