1 2 th NATIONAL STUDENT CONVENTION 25Metro Manila | October 21-27, 2017 QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of Tomorrow® System and are at least 13 years of age and not more than 19 years of age by December 31, 2017. PRE-REGISTRATION ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED ON-LINE via the SOTP website. Forms and software can be downloaded at www.sotphil.net/sc-nsc.php. On-line registrations must be completed ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2017. DISCOUNTS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO REGISTER ON-LINE. NO ON-LINE REGISTRATION, NO DISCOUNT regardless if registration fee was deposited or paid within the said deadline. REGISTRATION FEES ON-LINE registration on or before September 15, 2017 SCHOOL Php 1,900.00 STUDENT Php 1,600.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS Php 800.00 AFTER September 15, 2017 SCHOOL Php 2,800.00 STUDENT Php 2,300.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS Php 1,100.00 ON SITE registration and payment SCHOOL Php 3,800.00 STUDENT Php 3,300.00 SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS Php 2,100.00 ***REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*** 1 REGISTRATION CHECKLIST (can be downloaded through the online registration) For the school • Accident Insurance (photocopy only) • Signed printed Master List generated by the software For the students (please use Local Philippine Forms only) • Permission to attend • Athlete’s clearance (all athletes) • Photography waiver (all students) For sponsors (please use Local Philippine Forms only) • Sponsor’s registration form Note: If you have a student who will have a sponsor from another school, a copy of that school’s completed sponsor form, with appropriate signature, must be included in your registration checklist. REGISTRATION Confirmation of Registration will be onOctober 21, 2017, Saturday, at the CUNETA ASTRODOME. Registration will start promptly at 1:00 PM and end at 4:00 PM. NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) CHANGES PER SCHOOL ARE ALLOWED DURING REGISTRATION. Excess of 5 will be charged P100.00 per student, per change. Appearance check will be done during registration. Registration for guests will also be available. Sponsors, coaches, and conductors are ALSO required to undergo REGISTRATION and APPEARANCE CHECK. Failure to comply will result in disqualification from functioning as such. Entries for ARTS, NEEDLE & THREAD, PHOTOGRAPHY and ACADEMIC EXHIBITS will be accepted starting October 22, 2017, Sunday, from 1:00 PM - 4:00PM at the Students Hall, Deck 2 AIMS Tower. Non-submission within the time allotted means non-participation. JUDGE’S FORMS ARE NOT NEEDED IN ARTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY. AN EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED IN ALL CATEGORIES. APPEARANCE / DRESS CODE Please check Sections I-7 to I-10 of the Convention Guidelines for details. A checklist is provided and must be signed and submitted by the head sponsor during appearance check. See attached information for checklist. 2 PHOTOGRAPHY WAIVER To authorize SOT®, Philippines to use photos or videos, each delegate and their parents must read and sign the photograph release/ waiver form. Once signed, student and parents give SOT®P the right to use photos or videos for promotional materials regarding SOT®P. Materials bearing these images may be distributed for free to the public and may be posted on the SOT®P website. Attached is a copy of the waiver/permission form. School administrators must provide copies to each delegate. Forms must be submitted along with the rest of the registration documents needed by SEPTEMBER 15, 2017. ORIENTATION Orientation will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 3:00 PM at the CUNETA ASTRODOME. ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED for all registered staff, sponsors, and coaches. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ALL SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO SEND TWO (2) STUDENTS WHO ARE ACTIVE AND WILLING TO PERFORM (preferably 1 male and 1 female) TO PRACTICE at 3:00 PM, October 21, 2017, Saturday, at the CUNETA ASTRODOME. Please bring school flag or banner to the practice. (See banner specifications listed below.) RALLY NIGHT ATTENDANCE and AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsors and students must attend ALL Rallies. ALL students must sit with their own sponsors during the rally. Any student leaving the rally or awards ceremony must be accompanied by a sponsor. Sponsors are expected to PROHIBIT students from standing up and leaving the area especially during preaching time. In respect for each winner, plan to attend the entire Convention. NO MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO ABSENT CONTESTANTS. MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED. Banners are not allowed on stage. Plan for pictures in the designated area. GUESTS Guests are welcome at events & rallies, BUT MUST abide by the dress code and appearance standard of the Convention. Tickets are available at the gate for P100.00 per day. 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. *** 3 EARLY ENTRY SUBMISSION To help facilitate judging, the following event ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO SCHOOL OF TOMORROW, PHILIPPINES’ OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2017. Entries will be judged prior to the National Student Convention and winners must be present during theconvention to receive their medals. Essay Writing (English)* Music Arranging* Essay Writing (Filipino)* Music Composition* Poetry Writing (English)* Over 100 Paces Award Poetry Writing (Filipino)* PowerPoint Presentation (Linear)* Short Story Writing (English)* PowerPoint Presentation (Non Linear)* Short Story Writing (Filipino)* Scripture Video* Web Site Design* Radio Program* Golden Apple Christian Soldier Golden Harp Christian Worker Golden Lamb Character Trait Video *IMPORTANT: Entries must be submitted in three (3) sets. Each set, in a clear plastic folder, includes the entry, a Judge’s Form, a Creative Composition Affidavit (CF 28), and other documents required. Entries without these forms will NOT be judged. Entries & Pre-registration forms should be submitted or mailed to: School Services Department School of Tomorrow, Philippines MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village, Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City 1711 Email Address: [email protected] Tel. No. 822-9663 SCHOOL BANNER INFORMATION * Standard 3(h) x 5(w) foot banner * No Streamers * Back-to-back print IMPORTANT: Please follow requirements for School Banners STRICTLY! Failure to comply may mean exclusion from parade. Banners will not be allowed on the stage during awarding. Plan for pictures in the designated area. 4 DEFAULT POLICY A DEFAULT POLICY 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, will be DISQUALIFIED from the competition. LOGO DESIGN CONTEST 1st PLACE WINNER RECEIVES: • FREE Student Registration for the 25th National Student Convention • FREE School Registration for the 25th National Student Convention • FRAMED copy of the winning design presented to the winner during an evening Rally at the National Student Convention • 1st PLACE MEDAL TOP SIX (6) DESIGNS WILL RECEIVE MEDALS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: • Colored or Black and White (should not be larger than 9” x 12”) • Any medium (watercolor, pen and ink, computer generated, etc.) Note: If the artwork is computer-generated, kindly send to [email protected] REQUIRED DESIGN COMPONENTS: • 25th National Student Convention • Theme: Here Am I • Exodus 3:4 DEADLINE OF ENTRIES: August 4, 2017 SUBMIT ENTRIES TO: School Services Department School of Tomorrow, Philippines MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village, Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City 1711 Email Address: [email protected] Tel. No. 822-9663 IMPORTANT: THE CONTEST IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR THE 25th NSC. Submitted artwork becomes the property of School of Tomorrow®, Philippines. 5 SPORTS A player can only join in one of these events: Basketball, Volleyball and Tchoukball. For example, if a player is already a part of Tchoukball, he will not be permitted anymore to join Basketball or volleyball team and vice versa. PACE BOWL MATH 1097 – 1132 PHILIPPINE HISTORY 1097-1108 ENGLISH 1097 – 1144 ASIAN HISTORY 1109 – 1120 SCIENCE 1097 – 1144 PHILIPPINE ECONOMICS 1139 - 1144 FILIPINO 1073 – 1120 WORLD HISTORY 97 – 108 ETYMOLOGY 97 – 108 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 97 – 108 BIBLE BOWL Leviticus Luke Ruth II Thessalonians Proverbs Colossians I Kings James Jeremiah II John Amos SCRIPTURE VIDEO - Psalms 24 and 62 GROUP BIBLE SPEAKING Psalms 37:1-24 Ecclesiastes 3:11-31 Psalms 139:1-24 John 3:14-36 Daniel 3:8-30 Romans 8:18-39 Isaiah 40:11-31 James 1:1-25 To get the latest Judge’s forms and information, please refer to the updated Student Convention Guidelines available at www.aceministries.com 6 INTERPRETATION FOR THE DEAF Competition Guidelines 1. The contestant is to sign and speak his introduction. 2. The contestant is to provide a Bible story and present it, in two minutes, as it would be signed to the deaf. a. Three (3) copies of the story script must be presented to the judges at the time of the performance. b. The script must be typed and double-spaced. c. The script must be written in story form as it is spoken. d. The Bible story must be spoken as it is signed to the judges. e. The story is to be memorized. f. 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.) 3. The contestant interprets a song and a short message. This is on the enclosed CD and will be administered by the Chief Judge. 4. The Chief Judge will sign the following Scripture verse to the contestant who will interpret verbally to the judge. 5. The time limit is six (6) minutes maximum for the total competition, including introduction.