Starquest 2006 Rationale

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB ARTISTS CENTER

HCEC performers QUEST

Rationale

The provision for quality education has always been the goal of every noble educational institution. In the pursuit of providing its clients that same excellence in the realm of learning, the Holy Child Educational Center deem it necessary to provide learners the opportunities of exercising not only their minds but the chance of showcasing their talents, believing that in doing so, they will grow as confident individuals who are up to any challenges that life has to offer.

With this in mind, the Gradeschool Department established the Performing Arts Club, hoping that it will be able to lend a hand in the development of the total personality of an individual.

Goals and Objectives

The HCEC Performing Arts Club aims to:

1. Assist the Gradeschoolers to discover their talents and potentials by conducting auditions on a regular basis

2. Provide opportunities for the development of such potentials through:

a. Initiating Special Trainings

b. Conducting seminars

c. Organizing Monthly performances

3. Organize regular meetings for the members to get acquainted and develop a strong camaraderie between and among members. Such meetings will also give the members a chance to air out their ideas for the betterment of the club, in particular and the school, in general.

Guidelines

I. MEMBERSHIP

a. To be a member, a bona fide HCECian (from level 1-6) should pass the screening

b. Application forms should be filled out and submitted to the screening committee (see index for sample application form)

c. SCREENING SCHEDULE :
After submitting the letter of application the pupil will be given a screening schedule.

LEVEL	SUGGESTED DATES (4PM –5PM)
6	June 15-June24
5	July2-July22
4	August *
3	September*
2	October*
1	November*

*Specific dates are to be announced

d. A week before each screening for each level, announcements will be posted on the bulletin boards of the concerned levels. Advisers of each level will also be duly informed so that they can aid in recommending pupils and encouraging their advisees to audition.

e. A special screening date will also be posted for those who were not able to audition on announced dates . This is open to those who were not available on that date and to those who wants to have a second chance to auditions. (one extra audition for the intermediate level and another for the primary levels)

f. The pupil may perform up to a maximum of three talents during the screening.

g. Time Allotment for each pupil:1-3 minutes

h. CRITERIA for judging are:

Performance/Execution	40%
Expression/Projection	40%
General Impact	10%
Stage Deportment	10%
Total	100%

i. Costumes and props are unnecessary during the performance.

j. The screening committee comprise some of the Gradeschool Faculty Members

k. No screening will be held during examination periods.

l. Screening results will be posted on the bulletin board.

m. The decision of the screening committee is final and irrevocable.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PAC MEMBERS

Once a pupil becomes an official member,

a. He/she may be assigned to perform during school programs, seminars, and other activities necessitating intermission numbers .

b. He/she may be asked to represent the school in off-campus activities

c. He/she may have to report extra hours after school or on Saturdays for practices and trainings

d. He / she may be asked to help in conducting seminars and trainings to non-members

e. He/she should bear in mind that academic performance precedes above all other school activities

III. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES

a. Membership to the Performing Arts Club lasts until the member graduates from HCEC.

b. Official members are entitled to an official ID Card/ Certificate of membership.

c. Personality development and talent trainings will be given to the members

d. The schedule of the practice will be given to the participants a week before the performance and as prescribed by the organizers, including weekend rehearsals (if any). If the practice falls every regular day, it shall only be after classes unless otherwise indicated by the organizers.

e. Members are free to join (but limited to) 2 more official clubs

IV. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Membership may be terminated in view of the following circumstances:

a. Graduation from Holy Child Educational Center or transference to other schools

b. Three consecutive unexcused absences on rehearsals and trainings

c. Undesirable conduct (e.g. disrespect to authority)

d. Personal request to resign from the group

*all subject to intensive perusal by the PAC committee.

V. OTHER IMPORTANT INFO.

a. Official members may perform regularly , voluntarily or upon request and selection by the trainer.

b. All members will be participating in the Grand Showdown which will be conducted sometime in February

Holy Child Educational Center

San Jose, Iriga City

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB ARTISTS CENTER

COORDINATORS:

S/Y 2005-2006

SIR JHUN BARROGA

MDM GEE JACOME

MDM.ELEN OAFALLAS

MDM.RAIN CAÑESO