Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Region
Division of Agusan del Sur
Trento District
SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
School ID: 317443

NATIONAL ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION ACTION PLAN

School Year 2023 – 2024

RATIONALE

February is not only the month of love but is also the month of arts as the Philippines is set to celebrate the National Arts Month. Promulgated by then
President Corazon Aquino in 1991, Presidential Proclamation No. 683 declared February of every year as National Arts. It is the month to celebrate the artistic
excellence and pay tribute to the uniqueness and diversity of the Filipino heritage and culture.

This year, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has set the theme “ANI NG SINING, BAYANG MALIKHAIN,” aiming to encapsulate
the notion that the bountiful harvest of a Filipino creative nation is drawn from the products of human imagination, not just of individuals, but of people as
collective. A creative nation, Bayang Malikhain, embodies the idea of a Filipino society that places a high value of imagination, innovation, artistic expression
as integral components of our identity and progress. In a Bayang Malikhain, artistic endeavors are celebrated as essential contributions to the nation’s development
and cultural richness.

Hence, the San Isidro National High School will conduct a school-based celebration of the National Arts Month that will commence on March 15, 2024,
showcasing different talents and skills of SINHS learners in the field of Dance, Music, Creative Writing, and Arts.
 ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE TIME FRAME & VENUE PARTICIPANTS GUIDELINES & CRITERIA
• There must be two (2) representatives
per grade level.
• The participants will make a poster-
slogan focusing on the theme of
National Arts Month 2024 “Ani ng
To craft a compelling and Sining, Bayang Malikhain.”
concise poster-slogan that
March 15, 2024 • It will be drawn and written in a 1
effectively communicates the whole cartolina. The use of different
Thursday, 8:00AM- Grade 7 – 12
Poster-Slogan essence and value of the coloring materials is allowed.
12:00NOON representatives
message, capturing the
@ Computer Laboratory
audience’s attention and CRITERIA:
fostering a lasting impression. Relevance to the Theme 40%
Visual Appeal 25%
Balance and Craftmanship 20%
Overall Presentation 15%
TOTAL 100%

• There must be one (1) representative

To evoke emotions, convey
profound thoughts, and create a
memorable artistic experience
Sulat-Tula
through the skillful crafting of
poetry.
per grade level.
• The participant will create a four (4)
stanza poem in Filipino focusing on
the given topic within 2 and a half
hours only.
• The poem will be written in an A4
size bond paper after the writer
March 15, 2024 finalizes his/her output.
Thursday, 8:00AM- Grade 7 – 12 • The written poem will be delivered by
11:00AM representatives the writer afterwards to the
@ Grade 10 Rizal Classroom Multipurpose Hall.

KRITERIYA:
Likas na Galing at Orihinalidad 20%
Kaayusan ng Tema 20%
Presisyong Wika 20%
Damdaming Makakatagos 20%
Mensahe 20%
KABUUAN 100%
 • There must be one (1) participant per
grade level.
• Song choice could be in Filipino or
English, and must be written by
Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, one of the
National Artist for Music in the
To showcase exceptional vocal
Philippines.
talent and stage presence that
demonstrates a mastery of
March 15, 2024 • Proper attire must be observed. No
Thursday, 8:00AM- wearing of shorts, sleeveless, and
Solo (Singing Contest) vocal technique, emotional Grade 7 – 12
12:00NOON slippers.
expression, and a connection representatives
@ Multipurpose Hall
with the audience.
CRITERIA:
Voice Quality 40%
Stage Presence 30%
Mastery 20%
Over-All Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

• There must be 3-5 participants per

grade level.
• Each group will perform an OPM
Alternative Music as long as there are no
obscene, lewd or green words in the lyrics.
• Must have a minimum of 2 musical
To deliver a dynamic and March 15, 2024 instruments. (e.g. guitar, drums, cymbals,
cohesive band performance that Thursday, 8:00AM- flute, harmonica and the likes)
Grade 7 – 12
Bandahusay showcases musical proficiency, 12:00NOON
representatives
synchronization, and a @ Multipurpose Hall CRITERIA:
compelling stage presence. Musicality (Harmony,
rhythm, sound quality) 50%
Performance (Stage presence,
style) 40%
Audience Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%

To execute a vibrant and
culturally authentic folk-dance
performance with precision,
Folk Dance unity, and enthusiasm,
showcasing the rich traditions
and storytelling elements
embedded in the dance form.
• There must be 6-8 participants per
grade level.
• A time limit of 5 minutes will be
enforced and the corresponding one point
from each judge’s total score shall be
deducted.
• The dance must be from any of the
following published Philippine folk dance
book or presented at National Folk Dance
Workshop:
a. Philippine Folk Dances, Volume 1-6
by Francisca Reyes Aquino
b. Philippine National Dances by
Francisca Reyes Aquino
c. Visayan Folk Dances, Volume 1-3 by
Libertad Fajardo
March 15, 2024 Grade 7 – 12 d. Pangasinan Folk Dances by Jovita
Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM representatives Sison Friese
@ Multipurpose Hall e. Samar Folk Dances by Juan C. Miel
f. Handumanan by Jose Balcena
g. Sayaw: Dances of the Islands, Volume
1-8 by the Philippine Folk Dance
Society
h. Classic Collection of Philippine Folk
Dances by the Philippine Folk Dance
Society
• No medley (combination) of different
dances and music is allowed.
• Wear appropriate costume for the
dance.
CRITERIA:
Performance 40%
Correct Interpretation 20%
Staging 20%
Costume 20%
TOTAL 100%

To execute an energetic and
Modern Dance expressive modern dance
performance that demonstrates
technical skill, creativity, and a
strong connection to the music.
• There must be 8 participants per grade
level.
• The participants can wear their
costume related to their concept.
• Each participating team will be given
a minimum of 3 minutes and maximum of
5 minutes presentation excluding the
entrance and the exit.
• Remix music is allowed.
• No vulgarity, obscenity, and explicit
contents are allowed.
• Time starts once the music plays and
March 15, 2024 ends on its last beat.
Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM Grade 7 – 12 • Each group is allowed to use small
@ Multipurpose Hall representatives
handy props and other materials in their
dance except the fire, bottles, combustible
materials, or any breakable items.
• Back drafts, panels and big handy
props are not allowed.
• A 5-point deduction per judge shall be
imposed for every violation on the above-
mentioned items.
CRITERIA:
Choreography 30%
Modern Dance Elements 30%
Performance, Energy,
Mastery and Execution 30%
Costume 10%
TOTAL 100%
• There must be 2 participants per grade
level. One male and one female model.
• Fashion ensemble must be made from
at least 75% recyclable or reused materials
that would otherwise be thrown away or
recycled. These fashions can include
cardboard, steel/tin, recycled fabric or
clothing, aluminum, plastics, paper
cartons, chipboard, newspaper, mixed

To showcase creativity and
Trashion Show 2024 present himself and herself
(Mr. & Ms. Trashion Show confidently and elegantly
2024) wearing a stunning attire
crafted from recyclable
materials.
papers (magazines and catalogs), and
paper bags.
• The use of jewelries is prohibited.
• Accessories should also be made
from recyclable material.
• Models are given time to showcase the
crafted material they wear while the
March 15, 2024 Grade 7 – 12 designer is explaining to the audience the
Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM representatives inspiration of the crafted attire as well as
@ Multipurpose Hall the recyclable materials being used.
CRITERIA:
Use of Recyclable/
Reusable Materials 30%
Creativity 30%
Originality 20%
Craftsmanship 20%
TOTAL 100%

Prepared by:

ANGELESDIOSA T. PAMAN
MAPEH Coordinator

Approved by:

MICHEL C. CALLAO, MAEd

School Head