The document outlines the rules and guidelines for several contests being held as part of the JHC Cup. It provides details on participant eligibility, competition structure, judging criteria and prizes for contests in quiz competition, essay writing, poster making, slogan writing, speech competitions, vocal performance and dance groups. The contests aim to promote learning and recognition of student talents across various schools in Nueva Ecija.

1. JHC CUP
CONTEST RULES AND MECHANICS
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. All private and public high schools in Nueva Ecija are entitled to join the contest.
2. It is a group competition composed of three members (of any year level).
3. It consists of three rounds – easy, average and difficult, which will be composed of 15
questions per round. Every correct answer shall be given three (3), five (5), seven (7)
points respectively for each round.
4. The coverage of the contest are the following:
 General Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
 Mathematics (Geometry, Algebra and Trigonometry)
 History
 English
 Filipino
 General Information (may come from Encyclopedia, Readers’ Digest, World
Almanac, leading newspapers, internet and other media information).
5. Answers must be written in the answer boards to be provided by the facilitators.
6. Questions for the previous number should be raised before the Quiz Master proceeds to
the next question; otherwise, it will not be entertained.
7. A clincher question shall be given shall be given to break the tie, if there is any. The first
one who got the correct answer will be declared as the winner.
8. Participants are not allowed to use any identifying marks (i.e. school I.D. etc.) of their
school as well as in any part of their output during the contest.
9. Personal data and school affiliation of the participants shall not be made available to the
judges to ensure impartially of their decisions. Numbers will be assigned to the
participants.
10. Winners will receive:
1st place – gold medal + certificate + trophy
2nd place – silver medal + certificate + trophy
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate + trophy
11. Non-winning participants will receive a certificate of participation.

2. Essay Writing Contest (English)
1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have one participant only.
3. The topic will be given 15 minutes before the start of the contest.
4. The criteria for judging are the following:
Content 30%
Language 30%
Organization and Mechanics 25%
Overall Impact 15%
Total 100%
5. Participants will be given one (1) hour to write their entries.
6. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – gold medal + certificate
2nd place – silver medal + certificate
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate
7. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Essay Writing Contest (Filipino)
8. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
9. Each participating school must have one participant only.
10. The topic will be given 15 minutes before the start of the contest.
11. The criteria for judging are the following:
Content 30%
Language 30%
Organization and Mechanics 25%
Overall Impact 15%

3. Total 100%
12. Participants will be given one (1) hour to write their entries.
13. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – gold medal + certificate
2nd place – silver medal + certificate
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate
14. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Poster Making Contest
1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have one participant only.
3. The theme will be given 15 minutes before the contest proper.
4. All participants should bring their own pencils, a box of colored chalk (colors to be used
will be announced before the contest starts) and ¼ illustration board.
5. The criteria for judging:
Relevance 40%
Originality 30%
Creativity 15%
Overall Impact 15%
Total 100%
6. Participants will be given one hour to finish their piece.
7. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – gold medal + certificate
2nd place – silver medal + certificate
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate
8. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.

4. Slogan Writing
1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have one participant only.
3. The theme will be given 15 minutes before the start of the contest.
4. All participants should bring a box of coloring material (any coloring materials), black
pentel pen and a pencil.
5. The criteria for judging are the following:
Relevance 40%
Originality 30%
Creativity 15%
Overall Impact 15%
Total 100%
6. Participants will be given one (1) hour to write their entries.
7. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – gold medal + certificate
2nd place – silver medal + certificate
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate
8. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Extemporaneous Speaking
1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have one participant only.
3. The topic will be given 5 minutes before the start of the contest.
4. The criteria for judging are the following:
Content 40%
Relevance 30%

5. Voice (diction & phrasing) 20%
Delivery 10%
Total 100%
5. Participants will be given 8 minutes to deliver their speeches.
6. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – gold medal + certificate
2nd place – silver medal + certificate
3rd place – bronze medal + certificate
7. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Vocal Solo Contest
1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have one participant only.
3. Participants must bring their own minus-one (CD only 1 week before the contest)
4. The criteria for judging are the following:
Voice Quality 40%
Stage Presence 25 %
Musicality 25%
Overall Impact 10%
Total 100%
5. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – trophy + certificate
2nd place – trophy + certificate
3rd place – trophy + certificate
6. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Speech Choir Contest

6. 1. The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2. Each participating school must have 5-10 members per group.
3. Participants will be delivering the piece attached herein.
4. The criteria for judging are the following:
Coordination and timing 35%
Clarity 30%
Originality (Costume, Props) 20%
Overall Impact 15%
Total 100%
5. The winners will receive the following prizes:
1st place – trophy + certificate
2nd place – trophy + certificate
3rd place – trophy + certificate
6. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.
Dance Group Contest
1 The contest is open to all high school students in their respective school.
2 Each participating school must have 5-10 members per group.
3. Participants must bring their own music in CD only.(send 1 week before the performance)
4. Participants will be given a maximum of 5 minutes to perform.
5. The criteria for judging are the following:
Coordination and timing 40%
Originality 40%
Overall Impact 20%
Total 100%
6. The winners will receive the following prizes:

7. 1st place – trophy + certificate
2nd place – trophy + certificate
3rd place – trophy + certificate
7. Non-winners will receive a certificate of participation.