10th National Student Convention - School of Tomorrow® Philippines

1ST CAMBODIA STUDENT CONVENTION
Highlands, Cambodia
November 22 -25, 2016
Dare to Dream
Philippians 4:13
QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS
ONLY those who are currently enrolled in a school using the School of
Tomorrow® System and are at least 9 years of age and not more than 19 years
of age by December 31, 2016.
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/download.html. On-line registrations must be completed ON OR
BEFORE OCTOBER 7, 2016. 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. STUDENTS registering on
site will be charged an additional fee at the Student Convention.
REGISTRATION FEES
ON-LINE registration on or before October 7, 2016
SCHOOL
STUDENT
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS
AFTER October 7, 2016
SCHOOL
STUDENT
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS
ON SITE registration and payment
SCHOOL
STUDENT
SPONSORS, COACHES and GUESTS
***REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE***
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$25
$50
$15
$50
$75
$25
$75
$100
$50
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:
 Permission to attend
 Athlete's clearance (all athletes)
 Photography waiver (all students)
For sponsors:
 Sponsor’s registration form
REGISTRATION
Confirmation of Registration will be on November 22, 2016, Tuesday, at the
Highlands. Registration will start promptly at 8:00am and end at 12:00 noon.
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 and NEEDLE & THREAD will be accepted after the Appearance
Check. Non-submission within the time allotted means non-participation.
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.
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 SOTP the right to use photos or videos for promotional
materials regarding SOTP. Materials bearing these images may be distributed
for free to the public and may be posted on the SOTP website.
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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 October 7, 2016.
ORIENTATION
Orientation will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at the Highlands right after
the opening program. ATTENDANCE IS A MUST 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
right after the opening program. 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. 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. ***
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EARLY ENTRY SUBMISSION
To help facilitate judging, the following event ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO
SCHOOL OF TOMORROW, PHILIPPINES’ OFFICE BY October 7, 2016. Entries will be
judged prior to the National Student Convention and winners must be present
during the convention to receive their medals.
Essay Writing (English)*
Poetry Writing (English)*
Short Story Writing (English)*
Golden Apple
*IMPORTANT: Please send with/for each entry 3 Judge’s Forms and Creative Composition
Affidavit (CF 28) attached separately in 3 short clear plastic folders. Entries without these forms
will NOT be judged. Entries & Pre-registration forms should be submitted to:
RUBY PAÑO
School of Tomorrow, Philippines
MJS Ave., Levitown Estate Executive Village,
Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City
Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel. No. 822-4485 or 822-9663 loc. 116
- SCHOOL BANNER INFORMATION * Standard 3(h) x 5(w) foot banner
IMPORTANT:
* No Streamers
* Back-to-back print
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.
DEFAULT POLICY
A DEFAULT POLICY will be implemented during this year’s convention. Should a contestant
be late by more than 15 minutes for his or her scheduled performance and not coordinated
or communicated with the room coordinator, he or she will be considered DISQUALIFIED
from the competition.
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PACE BOWL
CATEGORY 1 (9-12 years old)
MATH 1049 – 1096
ENGLISH 1049 – 1096
FILIPINO 1037 – 1072
SOCIAL STUDIES 1061 – 1078
SCIENCE 1049 – 1096
ARALING PANLIPUNAN 1037 – 1072
CATEGORY 2 (13-19 years old)
MATH 1097 – 1132
ENGLISH 1097 – 1144
SCIENCE 1097 – 1144
FILIPINO 1073 – 1120
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PHILIPPINE HISTORY 1097-1108
ASIAN HISTORY 1109 – 1120
PHILIPPINE ECONOMICS 1139 - 1144
WORLD HISTORY 97 – 108
BIBLE BOWL
EXODUS
JUDGES
PSALMS
II SAMUEL
ZEPHANIAH
JONAH
HAGGAI
MARK
1 THESSALONIANS
PHILIPPIANS
HEBREWS
GROUP BIBLE SPEAKING
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
To get the latest Judge’s forms and information, please refer to the updated
Student Convention Guidelines available at www.aceministries.com
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Only one entry per school, per category, per event is allowed.

Females participating in ANY athletic event are REQUIRED to wear CULOTTES.
NO CULOTTES = NO COMPETITION.
ART:
1. Artwork in Colored Pencils, Pen and Ink, Sketching, and Watercolor should be
properly framed AND with glass.
2. No “mixed-media” artwork may be submitted.
3. Pen and Ink is MONOCHROMATIC – this means only ONE color of ink should be used.
4. ALL artwork should measure no more than 36” (3 feet) on any side, INCLUDING
FRAME, and must be ready to hang with wire hangers.
5. 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.).
6. All artwork must be submitted with a 3” x 5” card and ONE EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT; both
should be securely attached at the back of each artwork.
7. All entries must be done in realistic style. NO ABSTRACT, SURREAL OR CARTOON styles.
8. NO artwork should attempt to portray the face of Christ.
NEEDLE AND THREAD:
1. All categories are for FEMALE contestants ONLY.
NOTE TO STUDENTS PLANNING TO PURSUE THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION:
Due to the strict size restrictions of airlines on check-in luggage (maximum 62” total
dimension), please make sure that the sizes of artwork and exhibits do not exceed the
allowable size including the packaging. Charges for excess size are very high.
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MUSIC:
Listed below are the instruments that can be used for the various categories.
Woodwind Solo
String Solo (Bowed)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Flute
Bamboo Flute
Saxophone
Clarinet
Ocarina
Bassoon
Oboe
Contrabassoon
Violin
Viola
Cello
String Bass
String Solo (plucked, hammered, strummed)
Miscellaneous Solo
1. Harp
2. Classical Guitar
3. Banjo
4. Mandolin
5. Mandora
6. Banduria
7. Ukulele
8. Laud
9. Octavina
10. Bandora
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Accordian
Marimba
Xylophone
Recorder
Handbells
Bagpipe
Harmonica
**NOTE TO SPONSORS and COACHES**
Be sure the contestant enters the correct category.
When in doubt, READ then FOLLOW the Student Convention Guidelines.
Failure to follow rules may result to disqualification.
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LOOKING FORWARDS!
TRADING SOUVENIRS!
1.
Plan on bringing trading souvenirs to swap with other delegates during

Pre-Rally Nights! More Souvenirs = More Friends!!!
What kind of souvenir? BE CREATIVE! Just make sure the designs meet the

NSC Standards!
BEST PICTURE OF THE DAY!
2.

Contest is open for students only!

One entry per delegate.

Category will be given during Pre-Rally Nights.

Bring cameras and memory cards to the Master Control room
from 1pm to 4pm the following day.

Convention staff will download your photos and enlist you in the contest.

Selected photos will be shown during Pre-Rally Nights.

Winner for each nights' category will be announced during pre-rally night
and will be presented a special prize.
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Is your school ready for Registration Dress Check?
Use this checklist to make sure ALL of your students, sponsors, and guests are ready for dress
check. Convention Appearance Guidelines will be enforced. Consult your Student Convention
Guidelines for ISC appearance standards. The following checklist covers areas most frequently
addressed.
FEMALES
Appearance is to be conservative, modest, and neat.
Hair
 Hair must be a natural color, no fads.
Jewelry
 Jewelry must be conservative and minimal.
 Only one earring (smaller than a 5 centavo coin) per earlobe is permitted.
Blouses/Tops
 No form-fitting tops are permitted.
 Necklines must come to the clavicle bone in the front and to the bottom of the
neck in the back. (no bra strap should be visible)
 Midriffs must be covered at all times and in all positions.
 No see-through tops, denim, or stone-washed clothing is permitted.
Dresses, Skirts, or Culottes
 No form-fitting dresses, skirts, or culottes are permitted.
 Slits may not extend higher than the bottom of the knee.
 Hemlines of dresses, skirts, or culottes must be no shorter than the bottom of the
knee (when standing or sitting).
 Skirts with see-through fabrics must be lined or worn with slips.
 No cargo (pockets sewn to the outside of skirt), denim, or stone-washed clothing
are permitted.
Shoes
 Only closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip-flops
are permitted.
 Shoelaces are to be neatly tied.
Please evaluate each of these areas before you enter registration. Schools may not finish
registration until all students, sponsors, and guests have successfully completed dress check. I
have checked each of my students, sponsors, and guests. They each meet the convention
dress guidelines and are ready for dress check.
_____________________________________________
Female Head Sponsor’s Signature over printed name
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__________________________________
School Name
Is your school ready for Registration Dress Check?
Use this checklist to make sure ALL of your students, sponsors, and guests are ready for dress check.
Convention Appearance Guidelines will be enforced. Consult your Student Convention Guidelines
for ISC appearance standards. The following checklist covers areas most frequently addressed.
MALES
Appearance is to be conservative, modest, and neat.
Hair
 Men must have neat, trimmed, conservative haircuts – no fads.
 The hair is to be tapered or blocked, not touching the ear or collar.
 Sideburns may be no lower than the middle of the ear.
 Neither dying nor coloring the tips of the hair is allowed.
 No braided or spiked (if in doubt, comb it down) hairstyles are permitted.
 Extra curly or afro hair is not to exceed one inch in length.
Facial Hair
 No facial hair is permitted on students.
 Male sponsors may wear neatly trimmed mustaches and/or beards.
Acceptable Jewelry
 One watch and one ring (per hand) is permitted.
 All other jewelry must be removed.
Shirts
 Button-up shirts (polos are acceptable) with a collar and sleeves is appropriate.
 Only top button may be left unbuttoned.
 Shirts with tails are to be tucked into pants.
Pants
 Slacks, dress pants, or long, conservative trousers are appropriate.
 Denim jeans, cargo pants (pockets sewn to the outside), bicycle shorts, swimsuits, or
fad extremes are inappropriate and are not permitted.
 Pants are to be worn properly (at the waistline).
 Belts must be worn with pants, slacks, or trousers that have belt loops.
Shoes
 Dress shoes or sneakers with matching socks are appropriate.
 Only closed toe and closed heel shoes are to be worn. No sandals or flip-flops.
 Shoelaces are to be neatly tied.
Please evaluate each of these areas before you enter registration. Schools may not finish
registration until all students, sponsors, and guests have successfully completed dress check. I have
checked each of my students, sponsors, and guests. They each meet the convention dress
guidelines and are ready for dress check.
______________________________________________
Female Head Sponsor’s Signature over printed name
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_________________________________
School Name
School of Tomorrow, Philippines
Culottes for Convention
The SOTP Student Convention dress standards require young ladies to
wear culottes for athletic events. Please refer to the following
information before purchasing or sewing culottes for your students.
What do Student
Convention
approved culottes
look like?
Box-pleat culottes
Pleated culottes (pleats front and back)
Skirlots
(knee-length culottes with front and back knee-length panels attached to
waistband, covering to the side seams)
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What do NOT meet Student Convention Guidelines for culottes?
Loose-fitting knee-length basketball shorts
Gauchos (no pleats or panels)
If you have any questions about the suitability of your school’s culottes, feel free to
send a photo of a student in the culottes to [email protected] or [email protected] to
receive approval.
WAIVER/PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE
MJS Avenue, Levitown Executive Village
Barangay Don Bosco, Parañaque City
Philippines 1711
www.sotphil.net
I authorize School of Tomorrow®, Philippines to use photos, or other images of
myself and/or my child (or the child for whom I have legal guardianship) for any
promotional materials regarding School of Tomorrow®, Philippines programs,
facilities, or services. These will not be sold to other parties. Promotional materials
bearing these images may be distributed for free to the public and posted on the
School of Tomorrow®, Philippines website. School of Tomorrow®, Philippines
reserves the right to use any photo or likeness for a time period beginning when this
form is signed and ending upon written request of participant, parent or legal
guardian.
Participant’s Name, printed: ____________________________________________
Participant’s Signature:
_______________________
Date
___________________
Parent’s Signature: __________________________ Date ___________________
(if participant is under 18 years of age)
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EXHIBIT AFFIDAVIT
*Applies to all Arts, Needles/Thread, and Photography Entries*
___________________________
Date
I, __________________________________________________, a student of
(Student Name)
____________________________________________________, affirm that my entry in
(School)
___________________________________________________ is my own personal and
(Specific Category)
original* work. Any help I received was limited to instructional and supervisory assistance.
_________________________________
Student’s Signature
We certify the veracity of the above statement and attest to the fact that the
exhibit mentioned is an original work of the student. We understand that submitting a
work done by another will result in the disqualification of our school from participating in
the next Student Convention.
________________________________
Supervisor/Coach
Signature over Printed Name
______________________________
Principal
Signature over Printed Name
*Original means that the exhibit/artwork was done/executed by the student. However, the use existing/commercially
available patterns as basis for exhibits/arts are acceptable – commonly done in needlecraft. Artist may paint/draw by
copying from a photograph or any printed material. Photography should be the sole work (shot) of the student.
Downloaded pictures are not acceptable in any photography category. For Science and Social Studies exhibits,
sources – designs, diagrams, collections, research materials – must be properly acknowledged.
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CAMBODIA STUDENT CONVENTION - LIST OF EVENTS
ACADEMICS
Bible Memory
Chess (M or F)
Spelling
PACE Bowl (4 contestants)
Bible Bowl (3-5 contestant
s)
Essay Writing (English)
Poetry Writing (English)
Short Story Writing (English)
Golden Apple Award
ARTS
Watercolor
Sketching
Pen and Ink
Colored Pencils
NEEDLE / THREAD
Counted Cross-Stitch
MUSIC
Male Solo
Female Solo
Male Duet
Female Duet
Male Trio
Female Trio
Male Quartet
Female Quartet
Small Ensemble (5-15 contestants)
INSTRUMENTS
Solo-Piano (Male)
Solo-Piano (Female)
Solo String (Plucked)
Solo String (Bowed)
Solo Woodwind Instrument
Solo Miscellaneous
PLATFORM - SPEECH / DRAMA
MALE ATHLETICS
100-Meter Dash
200-Meter Dash
Table Tennis
Soccer Kick
Basketball (5-10 players)
FEMALE ATHLETICS
100-Meter Dash
200-Meter Dash
Table Tennis
Volleyball (6-10 players)
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Expressive Reading (F)
Famous Speech (M)
Poetry Recitation (M)
Poetry Recitation (F)
One-Act Play (3-5 contestants)
Illustrated Storytelling (M)
Illustrated Storytelling (F)
Group Bible Speaking (8-30 contestants)
CATEGORIES
Category 1 * 9-12 years old
Category 2 * 13 -13 years old