LAS PIÑAS PRIVATE

SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
(LAPPRISA)

ACADEMIC,
LITERARY,
MUSICAL AND
CULTURAL
CONTESTS
Manual 2018
 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
FOLK DANCE CONTEST

13. Losses of any kind in the venue during, while on-going or after the contest is
TABLE OF CONTENTS
not the responsibility of LAPPRISA.
14. The Board of Judges should be provided with the Literature of the dance
during the contest day itself by the teacher / trainer. General Contest Rules and Mechanics .................................................. 1
15. The Criteria for Judging include Folk Dance include:
Declamation ........................................................................................... 2
Correct interpretation 30%
Appropriateness of Costumes and Props 20% Poem Recitation ..................................................................................... 3
Grace / Poise 10% Impromtu Speaking ................................................................................ 4
Stage Presence 15%
Precision/ Unity 15% Essay Writing ......................................................................................... 5
Impact 10%
TOTAL = 100% Choral Recitation ................................................................................... 6

16. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. Deklamasyon ......................................................................................... 7

Pagbigkas ng Tula ................................................................................. 8

Dagliang Talumpati …........................................................................... 9

Pagsulat ng Sanaysay ............................................................................. 10

Sabayang Pagbigkas .............................................................................. 11

Math Quiz .............................................................................................. 12-13

General Information .............................................................................. 14-15

Poster Making ........................................................................................ 16

Digital Poster Making ............................................................................ 17

Vocal Solo ............................................................................................. 18-19

Pop Dance ............................................................................................. 21-21

Folk Dance ............................................................................................ 22-23

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 GENERAL CONTEST RULES AND MECHANICS SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
FOLK DANCE CONTEST
1. All contests are open to bona fide students of private schools in Las Piñas in
the preschool, elementary and Junior high school levels duly enrolled for the 1. The contest is open to all bonafide students of LAPPRISA member schools.
given school year as certified by the school head or principal. However, there 2. Students who are professional folk dance performers are not allowed to join.
are contests specifically for Senior high school students of private schools in 3. There will be two categories, Grade School and High School.
Las Pinas. 4. Members of each team should be composed of four to eight pairs which can
2. First Place winners in the individual categories in the previous LAPPRISA be all male, all female or mixed.
contests are no longer eligible to join the same category (UNLESS HE OR 5. The LAPPRISA Organizing Committee decides to present Philippine Folk
SHE IN NOW IS THE NEXT LEVEL GRADE CATEGORY). Dances specifically:
3. All contestants should be in their respective venues at least 15 minutes before The Rural Folk Dances: Kalapati, Kuratsa, Tinikling, Pandanggo sa Ilaw,
the designated starting time. Itik- itik, Sayaw sa Bangko, Maglalatik, Gaway-Gaway, Bulaklakan,
Wasiwas, Sublian, Binasuan, Sakuting.
a. Draw lots will be done immediately after registration. 6. All contestants must be in their designated seats thirty (30) minutes before
b. Late comers are disqualified but will be allowed to perform if they the contest category begins. Each group should have a teacher/ adviser / coach
wish. Contestants are considered late once the first contestant has seated with them to see to it that everyone is around when they are needed.
performed or the first question has been asked. Late comers will be penalized by giving them ten (10) points deduction from
their total score.
4. All contestants shall stay in their designated places/ waiting areas. 7. There should only be one music. This music must be submitted to the school
5. Contestants should wear appropriate and decent attire. Participants will NOT of the officer in charge of the contest properly labeled (name of school, title
BE ALLOWED to perform/join the competition wearing their SCHOOL of dance, title of music and running time). Music will be handled by the
UNIFORM in all events. school in charge and will see to it that there will be no problem when the
6. Timekeepers will keep a record of the performance of each contestant. The music is played.
counting starts as soon as the contestant makes his first move or sound as part 8. There will be no drawing of lots during the actual day of the contest. Number
of his performance and ends after the bow. In the case of group contestants, of contestant will be given upon submission of music following the first-
the counting ends when the last performer has left the stage. come-first-served basis. The school who will submit last will be the first to
7. The Board of Judges is composed of members who do not belong to any of perform.
the participating schools. 9. During the contest proper, all categories follow the standard sequence
8. To determine the winners, each judge will rate each contestant or group entry. procedure. During the introduction of the board of judges, group one is ready
He will then submit his judging sheet to the Board of Tabulators. backstage. When group one is performing on stage, group two goes backstage
9. The Board of Tabulators will collate the entries of each judge and apply the and so on and so forth. After the performance, the groups go back to their
ranking system to determine the final winners. They will impose the designated seats and wait. The Group who will leave or go somewhere else
corresponding deductions, if any, before doing the final ranking. after the performance will be penalized by a deduction of ten (10) points from
10. The Chairman of the Board of Judges, in the presence of the Event the total score.
Coordinator, will proclaim the First, Second and Third place winners. 10. Performance running time of the group should be not more than 6 minutes
11. LAPPRISA is NOT held liable/responsible for any untoward incident that may including entrance and exit. Any group who exceeds 6 minutes will be given
happen beyond their control. 5 points deduction from the total score for every one minute of excess.
12. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. 11. For safety reason, any movement with inherently dangerous maneuvers
associated with the dance is not advised. Contestants agree that LAPPRISA
holds NO responsibility for any mishaps or injuries that may occur during the
competition.
12. Props used in the performance should pose no danger to the dancers or to the
audience most especially to the next set of team contestants.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
POPULAR DANCE CONTEST DECLAMATION CONTEST

10. Hand props during the performance are allowed. All other props, which may 1. The Declamation Contest has two categories. The first category is for the
scatter and on require time for cleaning such as confetti, glitters and the like students in the Elementary Level (Grades 4-6) and the other category is for
are NOT ALLOWED. Also, hazardous props like fire, broken glasses or any the students in any grade level in the Junior high school.
wares that will be broken, anything that will explode including firecrackers 2. Each school will have only one contestant for each category.
and pyrotechnics are NOT ALLOWED. Groups that will make the stage dirty 3. There is no elimination round for the said contest.
during or at the end of the performance will be given a deduction of five (5) 4. The following criteria shall be used:
points from their total scores per judge.
11. Dangerous stunts and body moves like back drive, somersault, back lift and a. Voice Quality 20%
airplay are highly discouraged as well as backspin, head spin and the like. b. Diction & Pronunciation 20%
Accidents that may arise from these stunts and moves are sole responsibility c. Delivery & Interpretation 40%
of the competing school. LAPPRISA IS NOT LIABLE TO ANY d. Mastery of Piece 10%
PARTICIPANT/S WHO WILL SUFFER FRACTURES AND e. Stage Presence 10%
DISLOCATION OR ANYTHING THAT WILL REQUIRE MEDICAL Total = 100%
ATTENTION AND/OR HOSPITALIZATION NOR ACCOUNTABLE TO
ANY PROPERTY OF THE VENUE DESTROYED BECAUSE OF SUCH 5. A contestant may deliver his piece in any decent attire except the school
ACCIDENT. uniform.
12. Music will be handled by an outside group to avoid technical problems like 6. Contestant should not add any additional lines in the piece nor add a song
when the music stops in the middle of the performance, the USB is not being before the delivery of the piece. Non- compliance of the said rule will have a
read, music is too soft to be heard, music sounds like noise due to poor deduction of 3 points.
recordings, etc. All of these will be tested by this group and will see to it that 7. No microphone will be used during the contest.
no problem shall arise. However, just in case after the precautions and tests 8. Props and backdrop are not be allowed.
have been made and problem still arises, contestant/group will be given the 9. Any contestant who falls short of the time limit of delivery or who exceeds
chance to repeat the performance. The contestant should bring an extra USB the maximum time will be given a corresponding deduction of three (3) points
copy of the song for back – up. for every minute in excess in total points of each judge.
13. There will only be 1 set of lighting throughout the program, thus, backlight 10. An official timekeeper will see to it that the time set for the delivery of each
and other forms of stage lighting will not be allowed. contestant is followed.
14. Schools’ teacher/adviser/coach is hereby directed to inform respective 11. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.
contestant/group to maintain cleanliness in the venue.
15. Losses of any kind in the venue during, while on going or after the contest is
not the responsibility of LAPPRISA.
16. The following criteria will be used:
Simple Concept or Storyline of the Dance 10%
Choreography 30%
Precision and Coordination of Movements 20%
Mastery in the Execution of Movements 20%
Costume / Attire 10%
Musicality/Choice of Music/
Appropriateness of the Music/MIX
Projection and Audience Impact 10%
Total = 100%

17. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
POEM RECITATION CONTEST POPULAR DANCE CONTEST

1. The Poem Recitation Contest has two categories. The first category is for the 1. The Popular Dance contest is open to all bona fide students of any private
preschool level (Nursery, Kindergarten and Preparatory). The second school in Las Piñas in the Preschool, Grade School, Junior High School and
category is for the elementary level (Grades 1-3). Senior High School levels.
2. Each school will have only one contestant for each category. 2. There should be 6 to 10 students for each entry per school. Members maybe
3. There will be no elimination round for the said contest. composed of all male, all female or mixed.
4. The following criteria shall be used: 3. All contestants must be in their designated seats thirty (30) minutes before
contest category begins. Each dance group should have a
a. Voice Quality 20% teacher/adviser/coach seated with them to see to it that everyone is around
b. Diction & Pronunciation 20% when they are needed. Latecomers/group not in their designated seats when
c. Delivery & Interpretation 40% the program begins will be penalized by giving them ten (10) point
d. Mastery of Piece 10% deductions from their total score.
e. Stage Presence 10% 4. There can be one music, a medley or a combination of more than one music
Total = 100% mixed to become one, provided the running time will not exceed the required
number of minutes as stated in rule number 8.
5. A contestant may deliver his piece in any decent attire except the school 5. The music of the pop dance must be submitted to Event Coordinator in USB
uniform. MP3 FORMAT properly labeled (name of school and title of song should
6. Props and backdrop will not be allowed. appear in the file name). CD AND OTHER MEDIA SUCH AS PHONES, I-
7. There is no time limit and corresponding deductions for preschool and POD, LAP TOP, etc. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
primary levels in the poem recitation contest. 6. There will be no drawing of lots during the actual day of the contest but the
8. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. organizers will inform the school their number in the sequence of contests’
performance upon the receipt of the music. The organizers will decide the
number based on a first-come, first served basis. The last school to submit is
the first to perform.
7. During the contest proper, all categories follow the standard sequence
procedure. During the introduction of the board of judges, group 1 goes at the
backstage and be ready. When group 1 is on stage performing the next
contestant automatically proceeds to the backstage, and so on and so forth.
After any group is finished, they go back to their designated seats and wait
until the announcement of winners. Group contestant/s who will leave/go
anywhere after the performance will be penalized following guideline
number 3.
8. Music running time of the group should be from 3 to 5 minutes only. Any
group who exceeds 5 minutes will be given five (5) points deduction from
the total score for every minute in excess.
9. The dance presentation should be wholesome and should not include
“degrading” or sensual movements. THIS YEAR A SIMPLE
PLOT/STORYLINE/CONCEPT IS ADDED TO THE CRITERIA. IT IS
NOT JUST DANCING BUT A SIMPLE STORY IS REQUIRED TO BE
TOLD THROUGH DANCE.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
VOCAL SOLO CONTEST IMPROMPTU SPEAKING CONTEST

8. Music will be handled by an outside group to avoid technical problems like 1. A school in Las Piñas City may choose any bona fide Junior High School
music stops in the middle of the performance, the CD is not being read, music student from any grade level for the given school year as its official entry to
is too soft to be heard, music sounds like noise due to poor recordings, etc. this contest. The speech shall be delivered in English.
All of these will be tested by this group and will see to it that no problem 2. The Board of Judges will give one topic and shall be used by all of the
shall arise. However, just in case after the precautions and tests have been contestants.
made and problem still arises, contestant/group will be given the chance to 3. Except for Contestant #1, all the other contestants will be ushered to an
repeat the performance. isolated room some distance away from the contest venue.
9. Schools’ teacher/adviser/coach is hereby directed to inform respective 4. The Master of Ceremonies will read the topic to the first contestant. As soon
contestant to maintain cleanliness in the venue. as the first contestant starts speaking, the topic will be given to the second
10. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. contestant who has been separated from the other contestants in the isolation
room.
5. The speech should be at least one (1) minute long but not beyond three (3)
minutes. The timer starts counting as soon as the contestant starts with his first
word or action.
6. A timing device will be used. The green light will signify the end of one (1)
minute, the yellow light – two (2) minutes and the red light, the end of three
(3) minutes. After the red light, the contestant has thirty (30) more seconds to
wrap up his speech. Anybody who speaks in less than one (1) minute or more
than three-and-a-half (3 ½) minutes will be given a corresponding deduction
of three (3) points for every minute short or in excess in total points.
7. The following criteria for judging will be followed.

a. Organization & Content 50%

b. Delivery 20%
c. Diction & Pronunciation 20%
d. Stage Presence 10%
Total = 100%

8. A contestant may deliver his piece in any decent attire except the school
uniform.
9. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
ESSAY WRITING CONTEST VOCAL SOLO CONTEST

1. The contest is open to Grade School and Junior High School students 1. The Vocal Solo contest is open to all bonafide students of any private school
endorsed by their respective schools. Each school can send one (1) contestant in Las Piñas in the Preschool, Grade School, Junior High School and Senior
per category. High School.
2. The essay should be handwritten legibly in English and should not be more 2. Each school will have only one contestant per level, officially endorsed by
than 300 words for the Junior High School and not more than 200 words for the school principal or head.
the Grade School Level. The composition should focus on the theme. Official 3. All contestants must be in their designated seats thirty (30) minutes before
paper will be provided. contest category begins. Contestants not in their designated seats when the
3. The topic will be given on the day of the competition and contestants will be program begins will be penalized by giving them ten (10) point deductions
given one (1) hour to write their essays. from their total score.
4. All entries shall become the property of the Association. 4. The song can either be in English and Tagalog. Disney songs are preferred
5. Contestants must be at the venue on the day of the contest, thirty minutes but not required for the Pre-school and Grade School to match age -
before its scheduled start. appropriateness. An accompaniment should be strictly MINUS ONE. It is
preferred that the music be in USB MP3 FORMAT properly labeled (name
6. Criteria for Judging: of school and title of song should appear in the file name) and the same should
be submitted on or before the designated time and venue given by the
A. Form - 30 points coordinator of the event. The school may bring copy of the song saved in
Grammar - 10 points USB or CD to be used by each contestant on the day of the contest itself, for
Organization - 10 points back up purposes only.
Craftsmanship - 10 points 5. The following criteria will be used:

B. Contents - 50 points (Main & supporting ideas of the writer on the theme) a. Voice quality 40%
Main idea(s) - 25 points b. Pitching/tonality 20%
Supporting ideas - 25 points c. Interpretation, rhythm and style 20%
d. Diction and pronunciation 10%
C. Impression - 20 points (This is the judges’ reaction) e. Stage presence 10%
This is the only category in which a judge may show his/her subjective Total = 100%
feelings about the essay.
6. There will be no drawing of lots during the actual day of the contest but the
7. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. organizers will inform the school their number in the sequence of contests’
performance upon the receipt of the music. The organizers will decide the
number based on a first- come- first served basis. The last school to submit
is the first to perform.
7. During the contest proper, all categories follow the standard sequence
procedure. During the introduction of the board of judges, contestant number
1 goes at the backstage and be ready. When contestant number 1 performing
on stage the next contestant automatically proceeds to the backstage, and so
on and so forth. After the song rendition, the contestant goes back to the
designated seat and wait until the announcement of winners. School
contestant/s who will leave/go anywhere after the performance will be
penalized following guideline number 3.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
DIGITAL POSTER MAKING CONTEST CHORAL RECITATION CONTEST

1. The contest is open to all bonafide high school students of any private school 1. This contest has two categories: one for the Elementary (Grade 4-6) and the
in Las Piñas. other one for Junior High School.
2. Each school will only have one (1) contestant from any Junior High School 2. The group for each of the two levels should consist of at least fifteen (15)
level for the given school year as its entry for this contest. students but should not exceed thirty (30) students.
3. Contestants must be at the venue on the day of the contest, thirty minutes 3. There shall be one contest piece for each level.
before its scheduled start. 4. The choral recitation piece to be delivered by the group and may be
4. The Board of Judges will give the theme only on the day of the competition. interpreted with costumes. PROPS ARE DISCOURAGED.
5. The contestants will be given 3 hours to finish their art work. 5. Presentation and delivery should at least be seven (7) minutes but should not
6. The contestants will use a tablet and pen given by the service providers exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Time starts as soon as soon as the first member
endorsed by LAPPRISA. Use of mouse is prohibited. enters the stage. Any group which will violate this rule will be given a
7. The application to be used during the contest is ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6. corresponding deduction of three (3) points for every minute short or in
8. The artwork should have an RGB with 150 resolution, 96 dpi, JPG Gallery excess from the total points of each judge.
image.8.5 inches x 11 inches. 6. An official timekeeper will see to it that the time set for the delivery of each
9. The artwork submitted will be judged based on the following elements of group is followed.
artistic expression: 7. The entries will be judged according to:

1. Creativity (25%) - Effectively communicate your idea a. Coordination, Delivery and Interpretation 40%
through the artwork b. Voice Quality & Projection 25%
2. Originality (25%) - Something never seen before and the c. Diction & Pronunciation 25%
degree of "freshness' d. Stage Presence 10%
3. Visual Impact (25%) - Effect of the artwork as a whole Total = 100%
(first impression)
4. Composition and Layout (25%) - The balance of the 8. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.
elements in the artwork (i.e. color combination, line
transitions )

Total = 100%

10. All entries shall become the property of the Association.

11. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
DEKLAMASYON POSTER MAKING CONTEST

1. Ang paligsahan ay may dalawang kategorya. Ang unang kategorya ay para 1. The contest has two categories - one for Grade School and one for Junior
sa mag-aaral na nasa Elementarya (Grades 4 - 6) at ang pangalawang High School.
kategorya ay para sa mag-aaral na nasa kahit na anong baitang sa Sekondarya. 2. There shall be one contestant from each school for each of the two categories.
2. Ang bawat paaralan ay magkakaroon ng isang kalahok sa bawat kategorya. 3. Each contestant provides his own materials.
3. Ang piyesang gagamitin ay ang ibinigay ng Pamunuan ng LAPPRISA. 4. Each contestant shall use ¼ of an illustration board for both Grade School
4. Ang mga pamantayang ito ay gagamitin: and High School.
5. The contestant is free to use any medium for his poster.
a. Tinig 20% 6. The specific topic shall be given only on the day of the contest.
b. Bigkas at Diin 20% 7. Each contestant is given two and a half (2 ½) hours to finish his work.
c. Daloy at Interpretasyon 40% 8. The following criteria shall be used for judging:
d. Kahandaan sa Piyesa 10%
e. Hikayat sa Madla 10% Message and Relevance to the theme 40%
KABUUAN 100% Creativity and Artistry 30%
Originality and Neatness 20%
5. Ang kalahok ay maaring magsuot ng anumang angkop na kasuotan maliban Over-all Impact 10%
sa uniporme ng paaralan. Total = 100%
6. ANG DESISYON NG LUPON NG INAMPALAN AY PINAL AT DI
MAPASUSUBALIAN. 9. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL.

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GENERAL INFORMATION PAGBIGKAS NG TULA

14. A duly appointed representative from the sponsoring publishing house shall PAGBIGKAS NG TULA
supervise the manual tally of scores. In case of a conflict between the manual 1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas para sa mag-aaral sa Elementarya (Grades 1-3)
score sheet and the electronic scoreboard, the manual score sheet shall 2. Ang bawat paaralan ay magkakaroon ng isang kalahok.
prevail. 3. Ang piyesang gagamitin ay ang tulang ibinigay ng Pamunuan ng LAPPRISA.
15. All contestants will go through the three categories. At the end of the Difficult 4. Ang mga pamantayang ito ay gagamitin:
Round, the scores will be summed up and the team with the highest score
shall be declared Champion, the one getting the second highest score will be a. Tinig 20%
the First Runner-up and the third highest will be declared Second Runner-up. b. Bigkas at Diin 20%
16. In case of a tie, clincher questions will be given by the three members of the c. Daloy at Interpretasyon 40%
Board of Judges. The team that is able to correctly answer the question, shall d. Kahandaan sa Piyesa 10%
be declared the winner of the tie. In case another tie happens, another question e. Hikayat sa Madla 10%
will be given, and so on, until the tie is broken. KABUUAN = 100%
17. Questions if any, should be directed to the Board of Judges but the question
can be raised only by the designated coaches or the contestants themselves. 5. Ang kalahok ay maaring magsuot ng anumang angkop na kasuotan maliban
Questions should be raised before the next question is asked. Otherwise, this sa uniporme ng paaralan.
privilege is forfeited. 6. Ang piyesa ay di dapat dagdagan ng anumang linya o awit. Ang sinumang
18. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. lalabag sa tuntunin ay may bawas na 3 puntos.
7. ANG DESISYON NG LUPON NG INAMPALAN AY PINAL AT DI
. MAPASUSUBALIAN.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR
DAGLIANG TALUMPATIAN CONTEST GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Bawat paaralan ay pipili ng isang kinatawan upang isali sa patimpalak. Ang 1. The contest is open to all bona fide students of any school within Las Piñas
mag-aaral ay maaring manggaling sa alinmang antas sa mataas na paaralan City enrolled for the given school year.
ng Las Piňas. 2. There are two levels in the contest. The Grade School contestants may come
2. Ang kalahok ay maaaring magsuot ng anumang disenteng kasuotan maliban from any level but should not be beyond sixth grade. The High School
sa uniporme ng paaralan. contestants may come from any level in the Junior High School.
3. Ang lupon ng mga hurado ay magbibigay ng iisang paksa sa lahat ng mga 3. Each school is entitled to send one team per level, made up of two contestants
kalahok. per team.
4. Bago magsimula, isang palabunutan ang gagawin upang tiyakin ang bilang 4. The Board of Judges shall be composed of book authors in the different
at pagkakasunod-sunod ng mga kalahok. subject areas. The questions will be contributed by the sponsoring publishing
5. Lahat ng kalahok ay mananatili sa isang silid na di kalayuan sa lugar ng house - 10 easy (5 points each), 10 average (10 points each), 10 difficult (15
patimpalak maliban sa unang kalahok. points each) for each of the two levels.
6. Babasahin ng tagapamahala ng palatuntunan sa unang kalahok ang paksa. 5. Questions shall be Multiple Choice with four (4) choices; A, B, C or D in
Kapag nagsimula nang magsalita ang unang kalahok, sasabihin na rin sa both levels. Please take note that the letters should be written in capital or
susunod na kalahok ang paksa at pananatilihin siya sa isang lugar na upper case letters. Otherwise, the answers will be nullified.
nakahiwalay sa ibang pang kalahok. 6. Questions shall be limited to Current Events, History (Phil for GS; World for
7. Ang talumpati ay maaaring tumagal ng 1 minuto ngunit hindi dapat HS), Science, Arts, Literature and Sports.
lumampas sa 3 at kalahating minuto. Sinumang magkulang o lumampas sa 7. The contestants will draw lots to determine their numbers and thereby
itinakdang haba ng pagtatalumpati ay babawasan ng tatlong (3) puntos sa determine their placement in the contest area. They shall occupy their seats
bawat minutong kulang o sobra sa itinakda mula sa bawat hurado. after the quiz master and the judges have signified that they are ready.
8. Ang “timekeeper” ay magsisimulang orasan ang kalahok sa sandaling 8. Each team will be seated together at a certain distance from the other teams.
magsimula itong magsalita. Ang pagsindi ng ilaw na kulay berde ay 9. The contestants will be given ten (10) seconds to answer each question in the
magbibigay babala na tapos na ang 1 minuto, kulay dilaw naman ang Easy Category, twelve (12) seconds in the Average Category, and fifteen (15)
babalang tapos na ang 2 minuto at ang kulay pula ay nangangahulugang tapos seconds in the Difficult Category.
na ang 3 minuto. Pagkatapos sumindi ang pulang ilaw, may 30 segundo pa 10. Before the start of every category, each team will be given 10 pre-numbered
ang kalahok upang tapusin ang kanyang talumpati. sheets on which to write their answers.
9. Ang mga sumusunod na pamantayan ang susundin sa pagpili ng 11. The Quiz Master will read the question together with the choices twice. The
pinakamahusay na kalahok. count starts after the Quiz Master has said “Go!” When the bell rings, the
contestants should raise their answer sheets (to be collected by the proctors)
Nilalaman (Content) 50% until they are asked to put them down. There shall be no changing of answers.
Pagbigkas (delivery) Kilos, Galaw, Kumpas 20% 12. The Chairman of the Board of Judges shall go through each of the teams’
Pagpili ng Salita/ Kaangkupan sa Paksa 20% answers starting with the first team. Five points will be given for each “Easy”
Tindig (Stage Presence) 10% question; ten points for each “Average” question and fifteen points for each
KABUUAN = 100% “Difficult” question. The Chairman of the Board of Judges will segregate the
correct and incorrect answers. Only the team/s who got the correct answers
10. ANG DESISYON NG LUPON NG INAMPALAN AY PINAL AT DI will be read.
MAPAPASUSUBALIAN. 13. The corresponding scores are entered into the electronic scoreboard located
on the right side.

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PAGSULAT NG SANAYSAY CONTEST
12. A duly appointed representative from the sponsoring publishing house shall
supervise the manual tally of scores. In case of a conflict between the manual 1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas para sa mga mag-aaral sa Elementarya (Grades 4 -
score sheet and the electronic scoreboard, the manual score sheet shall 6) at mag-aaral sa kahit na anong baitang sa Sekondarya (Grades 7-10)
prevail. 2. Ang bawat mag-aaral ay magkakaroon ng isang kalahok sa bawat antas.
13. All contestants will go through the three categories. At the end of the Difficult 3. Ang sanaysay ay dapat sulat – kamay sa ating wikang Filipino at hindi hihigit
round, the scores will be summed up and the team with the highest score shall sa 300 na salita para sa sekondarya at hindi hihigit sa 200 na salita para sa
be declared Champion, the one getting the second highest score will be the Elementarya. Ang sanaysay ay dapat na katugon lamang sa tema. Ang opisyal
First Runner-up and the third highest will be declared Second Runner-up lamang na papel ang gagamitin na ibibigay sa mga kalahok.
14. In case of a tie, clincher questions will be given by the three members of the 4. Ang paksa ay ibibigay sa araw ng paligsahan at ang mga kalahok ay bibigyan
Board of Judges. The team that is able to correctly answer the question shall ng isang (1) oras para isulat ang kanilang sanaysay.
be declared the winner of the tie. In case another tie happens, another question 5. Lahat ng lahok ay magiging pag-aari na ng samahan.
will be given, and so on, until the tie is broken. 6. Ang mga pamantayang ito ang gagamitin:
15. Questions if any, should be directed to the Board of Judges but the question
shall be raised only by the designated coaches or the contestants themselves. a. Pagkakabuo - 30
Questions should be raised before the next question is asked. Otherwise, this Gramatika 10
privilege is forfeited. Organisasyon 10
16. THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES IS FINAL. Pagkakasulat 10
b. Nilalaman - 50
Pangunahing Ideya 25
Pantulong na Ideya 25
c. Kabuoang Impresyon - 20
(Reaksyon ng Hurado/
Pansariling Paghuhusga ng
Hurado sa Sanaysay
KABUUAN - 100

7. Ang mga kalahok ay dapat nasa lugar na ng paligsahan tatlumpong (30)

minuto bago mag-umpisa ang paligsahan.
8. ANG DESISYON NG LUPON NG INAMPALAN AY PINAL AT DI
MAPASUSUBALIAN.

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 SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR SPECIFIC RULES AND MECHANICS FOR MATH QUIZ
SABAYANG PAGBIGKAS CONTEST
1. The contest is open to all bona fide students of any school within Las Piñas
1. Ang paligsahan ay bukas sa antas ng Elementarya (Grades 4-6) at Sekondarya City.
(Grades. 7-10) sa mga paaralang pribado na kasapi ng LAPPRISA. 2. There are two levels in the contest. The Grade School contestants may come
2. Ang bawat pangkat na lalahok ay dapat binubuo ng di kukulangin sa bilang from any level but should not be beyond sixth grade. The High School
na dalawampu (20) at di lalampas sa bilang na tatlumpung (30) mga mag- contestants may come from Grades 7 – 10.
aaral. 3. Each school is entitled to send one team per level, made up of two contestants
3. Isang piyesa lamang ang gagamitin sa patimpalak. per team.
4. Huwag magdagdag ng eksena mula kung saang pantasya. 4. The Board of Judges shall be composed of book authors in Math. The
5. Huwag gumamit ng tambol sa pagbigay ng senyas. questions will be contributed by the sponsoring publishing house - 10 easy (5
6. Huwag magdagdag ng iba pang linya maliban sa mga linyang nakasulat. points each), 10 average (10 points each), 10 difficult (15 points each) for
7. Huwag gumamit ng mga bagay na gagamitin sa interpretasyon na magiging each of the two levels.
kalat sa tanghalan. 5. Questions in the easy and average rounds shall be Multiple Choice with four
8. Maging mahusay sa pagpili ng kasuotan. Gumamit ng naaangkop na kulay (4) choices; A, B, C, D, in both levels. Please take note that the letters should
ng kasuotan. Maaaring gumamit ng ibang kulay subalit dapat ay be written in CAPITAL OR UPPER CASE LETTERS. Otherwise, the
makakapagpatingkad ito ng kulay ng istorya. answers will be nullified. Questions in the difficult round shall be in the form
9. Huwag gumamit ng “chants, cheers, yells, prayer, meditations, hummings of identification and problem-solving (no choices). Final answer in the
and the like.” difficult round should be encircled/boxed.
10. Maaring isama sa pagbigkas ang mga pamagat ng istansa, maaari din namang 6. The contestants will draw lots to determine their numbers and thereby
hindi. determine their placement in the contest area. They shall occupy their seats
11. Hindi maaaring mag alis ng bahagi ng piyesa at lumundag sa mga susunod after the quiz master and the judges have signified that they are ready.
na bahagi. 7. Each team will be seated together at a certain distance from the other teams.
12. Bawal gumamit ng mga malalaking set sa tanghalan. They will be given pre-numbered sheets on which to write their answers.
13. Huwag maglagay ng anomang kulay sa mukha, meyk-ap o pintura. 8. The contestants will be given ten (10) seconds to answer each question in the
14. Ang piyesa ay bibigkasin sa loob na hindi kukulangin sa 10 minuto at hindi Easy Category, fifteen (15) seconds in the Average Category, and twenty-
lalampas sa 15 minuto mula sa pagpasok at paglabas ng tanghalan. Bibigyan five (25) seconds in the Difficult Category. Some problems in the difficult
ng 5 puntos bilang bawas sa kabuuang marka sa bawat minutong higit sa category may require longer time to solve. The quizmaster will notify the
itinakdang oras ng pagtatangal. contestants before the question is asked.
15. Isang opisyal na taga tiyak ng oras ng pagtatanghal ng bawat grupo ang 9. At the beginning of each category, the quizmaster shall specify each category,
itatalaga. corresponding points and time allotment of each question. The Quiz Master
16. Ang mga kalahok ay hahatulan gamit ng mga sumusunod na pamantayan: will clearly read the question together with the choices twice, while these
(question and the corresponding choices) are flashed onscreen. The timer
Pagpapalutang ng Diwa ng Paksa 40% starts after the Quiz Master has said “Go!” and the contestants start to answer.
Pagkabuo ng Tinig / Kaisahan ng Tinig 25% After the allotted time has lapsed, the contestants should raise their answer
Galaw saTanghalan 25% sheets (to be collected by the proctors) until they are asked to put them down.
Dating saManonood 10% There shall be no changing of answers.
KABUUAN = 100% 10. The answer sheets will be collected by designated proctors who will submit
these to the Chairman of the Board of Judges, who in turn shall go through
17. ANG DESISYON NG LUPON NG INAMPALAN AY PINAL AT DI each of the teams’ answers starting with Team number 1. The Chairman of
MAPAPASUSUBALIAN. the Board of Judges will segregate the correct and incorrect answers. Only
the team/s who got the correct answers will be read.
11. The corresponding score is entered into the electronic scoreboards located on
both sides of the stage.

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 LAPPRISA HYMN
Lyrics and Melody by:
Mrs. Caroina T. Tirona

Musical Arrangement by:

LAPPRISA
Mr. Arnel Cadelina
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
I 2018-2020
LAPPRISA we will wave your banner high President Vice President-Internal
In bonds of friendship and joy. Ms. Rowena E. Lorenzo Ms. Carolina T. Tirona
Las Piñas Montessori School Merry Treasure School
Linked with one another in strength of unity
All in dimension with the Lord. Vice President-External Secretary
Mr. Petronilo T. Tigaronita Ms. Mary Grace Aquino–
St. Michael’s School, Inc. Cuenca
II Schola De Vita
With our hearts, minds and souls as one
Treasurer Assistant Treasurer
Weaving in beauty as a team Ms. Ophelia M. So Mr. Milbert Aguirre
Alphastar Educational Centre, Inc. Camella School
A tapestry of love in bright and shining strands
Unshaken with our vibrant dreams Auditor Assistant Auditor
Ms. Marah V. Estuesta Dr. Julie H. Reyes
Mindbuilders Preschool University of Perpetual Help System
III
DALTA
Magnificent of wisdom, peace and hope
Business Manager Public Relations Officer
These are our homespun joys
Mr. Rommel M. Someros Ms. Joanna Kim P. Abitria
A pattern bright and cheerful AMA Basic Education Westfield Science Oriented School
In sweet and bolder colors
Adviser
We wove ourselves together. Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo
CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
IV
As the flag of LAPPRISA
Waves in brilliant hues,
In the end endowed with supreme light
LAPPRISA, LAPPRISA we are one.