IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY

Science High School

Brgy. Zone 4, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4114, Philippines
Tel. Nos. (046) 416-4067 / 432-0507 www.ica-dasmarinas.edu.ph

GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS OF THE SCIENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES/ CONTESTS

I. CONTESTED EVENTS
A. SLOGAN WRITING CONTEST

1. Each group is required to send ONE MEMBER to participate in the SLOGAN WRITING contest.
2. The participants will create a slogan based on the topic given during the contest proper.
3. Each participant must prepare and bring their own Art materials to use during the contest.
4. The participants must bring:
- ¼ Illustration board
- Coloring materials (any medium)
- Permanent markers
- Other art materials needed
5. The top three (3) outputs will be recognized during the Awarding Ceremony, and
corresponding points will be added to the CUMULATIVE RANKING.
6. Each output will be judged based on the criteria below:

CRITERIA FOR SLOGAN

RELEVANCE 30
ORIGINALITY 30
CREATIVITY 20
CLEANLINESS 10
IMPACT OF PRESENTATION10
Total: 100

B. POSTER MAKING CONTEST

1. Each group is required to send ONE MEMBER to participate in the POSTER MAKING contest.
2. The participants will create a slogan based on the topic given during the contest proper.
3. Each participant must prepare and bring their own Art materials to use during the contest.
4. The participants must bring:
- ¼ Illustration board
- Coloring materials (any medium)
- Permanent markers
- Other art materials needed
5. The top three (3) outputs will be recognized during the Awarding Ceremony, and
corresponding points will be added to the CUMULATIVE RANKING.
6. Each output will be judged based on the criteria below:

CRITERIA FOR POSTER

RELEVANCE 30
ORIGINALITY 30
CREATIVITY 20
COLOR HARMONY 10
VISUAL IMPACT 10
TOTAL: 100

C. ESSAY WRITING CONTEST

1. Each group is required to send ONE MEMBER to participate in the ESSAY WRITING contest.
2. Participants will compose an ESSAY using a topic given by the facilitator.
 3. The essay must consist of an INTRODUCTION, BODY, and CONCLUSION. The overall format
that includes organization, mechanics and grammar, and originality will be observed. The
minimum word count is 300.
4. The topic or the subject matter will be given on the day of the contest.
5. The essay must be handwritten neatly and clearly in a SHORT BOND PAPER.
6. The participants are not allowed to bring or to use any gadget during the contest. However,
they are allowed to bring a PHYSICAL copy of the DICTIONARY or the THESAURUS.
7. The top three (3) outputs will be recognized during the Awarding Ceremony, and
corresponding points will be added to the CUMULATIVE RANKING.
8. Each output will be judged based on the criteria below:

CRITERIA FOR ESSAY

RELEVANCE 30
CONTENT 30
ORGANIZATION 20
GRAMMAR 10
CLEANLINESS 10
TOTAL:100

D. COOKING CONTEST
1. Each group is required to participate in the COOKING CONTEST.
2. The group must consist of FIVE to SIX members to join the category.
3. Each group must cook and prepare a meal that is NUTRITIOUS suitable for lunch or dinner
time.
4. The participating group must prepare and bring their own ingredients and cooking materials
to use during the contest. It is also noted that all materials are in the sole responsibility of
the participants and not the school nor its committee.
5. The top three (3) outputs will be recognized during the Awarding Ceremony, and
corresponding points will be added to the CUMULATIVE RANKING.
6. Each output will be judged based on the criteria below:

CRITERIA FOR COOKING CONTEST

PALATABILITY 35
NUTRITIVE VALUE 30
PRESENTATION 25
EASE OF PREPARATION 10
TOTAL: 100

E. OTHER CATEGORIES
a. MOST ACTIVE (1 WINNER)
b. MOST DISCIPLINED (1 WINNER)
c. EARLY BIRDS (FIELD TRIP AND TEAM BUILDING) (FIRST TEAM TO COMPLETE MEMBERS)
d. FLAG MAKING, CHEER AND YELL, AND OBSTACLE RACE (TOP THREE)

II. SCORING SYSTEM AND CUMULATIVE RANKING

In each contested event during the Science week, winners and participants will get
corresponding points. These points will be added and accumulated in a table that will soon
determine the OVERALL CHAMPION of the 2024 Science Week.

The table below shows the Scoring system that will project the breakdown of points of each
contested event:

RANK POINTS

FIRST PLACE 20 POINTS

SECOND PLACE 15 POINTS

THIRD PLACE 10 POINTS

 PARTICIPATION 5 POINTS

The table shows the benefits or prizes of the winners of the Science week:

RANK BENEFITS/ PRIZE

FIRST PLACE Exemption to PETA and Unit test (all subjects)

SECOND PLACE Exemption to PETA (all subjects)

THIRD PLACE Exemption to Unit test (all subjects)

PARTICIPATION Additional FIVE points to Unit test (all

subjects)

Prepared by:

Mr. Lester R. Cristobal, LPT

Program Coordinator

Approved by:

Mrs. Melanie Poblador, LPT

Science Club Adviser

Ms. Rosana Anoran, LPT

Science Department, Head

Recommending approval:

Mrs. Rhieza P. Umandal, LPT

OIC Principal, ICA Science Campus