RILI dominates Pila dancesport contest anew

In the Latin category, Careyn Lhyne Abogado and Mark Herson Vargas amazed judges and audience with fancy moves and precise steps.

Champions once again!

The Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) Dancesport Team has again claimed top spot in both Standard and Latin categories of the dancesport competition of this year's District Meet in Pila, Laguna.

Mark Herson Vargas (Grade 8) and Careyn Lhyne Abogado (Grade 8) are this year's champion in the Latin category of the competition. Vargas and Abogado used their experience to defeat eight other pairs from different schools in Pila. Don Manuel Rivera Memoral National High School (DMRMNHS) landed second place, while Linga National High School (LNHS) settled for a third place finish.

Four schools competed in the event: RILI was represented by the lone pair of Vargas and Abogado, DMRMNHS sent three pairs, LNHS also sent three pairs, while San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) was represented by two pairs.

The dancers were required to dance the Cha-cha-cha, the Rumba, and the Jive. The competition began with a showdown where all the competing pairs danced simultaneously as judges assessed their performances. This was followed by individual performances of each couple.

After all the couples had performed, the judges chose the top five pairs. Included in the top five were RILI's Vargas and Abogado, two pairs from LNHS, a pair from DMNMNHS, and a pair from SAPC.

The top five pairs again performed all three dances before the winners were announced.

Timothy James Manalo and Janne Gladys Tiosen glided across the dance floor during their honor dance. They are the only pair to compete in the Standard category.

In the Standard category, Timothy James Manalo (Grade 8) and Janne Gladys Tiosen (Grade 9) represented RILI. They performed an honor dance which included the Waltz, the Tango, and the Quickstep. No other competitors participated leaving Manalo and Tiosen with an easy defense of RILI's championship of the Standard category from last year.

Vargas and Abogado, and Manalo and Tiosen will represent RILI in the coming Unit Meet on Oct. 8-9. All four are members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, the school's official folk dance group.

RILI scribes land in top 10 of Pila press tilt

RILI's delegates to the district level press conference were awarded during the flag ceremony. (L-R) School administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso, Therice Junel Nogrado, Akisha Joella Estolano, Hannah Joyce Desoloc, Klarie Jane Laluz, and coach Ms. April Jame Monserrat.

Four journalists from the elementary department of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. landed in the top 10 of their respective categories in this year's Pila District Elementary Schools Press Conference held September 9, 2015 at Pinagbayanan Elementary School in Pila, Laguna.

Akisha Joella Estolano (Grade 5) placed 5th in Feature Writing, Hannah Joyce Desoloc (Grade 6) placed 6th in Pagsulat ng Balita, Klarie Jane Laluz (Grade 6) took 8th place in Pagsulat ng Lathalain, and Therice Junel Nogrado (Grade 5) landed in 9th place in News Writing.

Their placing in the district level competition has qualified them to compete in the Division Elementary Schools Press Conference held Sept. 16-18, 2015 at Cabuyao Central Elementary School in Cabuyao, Laguna. Despite failing to secure a podium finish in the division level, the journalists were able to learn the latest trends in campus journalism as there were numerous lectures for participants.

Students participate in Pila Day streetdancing

RILI students showed a variety of formations and dance moves at the Street Dancing Competition as part of the 440th Pila Day.

In celebration of Pila's 440th anniversary, high school students from all secondary schools within the municipality participated in a street dancing competition held July 29, 2015. Each school showed a piece of Pila's long history through dance as they paraded through the streets.

After the parade, participants performed an encore at the municipal plaza, the endpoint of the route.

All students from Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) in the high school department participated in the event. Clad in green and gold, RILI students maintained clean lines and kept their formations tight.

However, it was Liceo de Pila who took the first prize, while Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School and Linga National High School landed in second and third place respectively.

The other participating schools were San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, South Greenville School, Masico National High School, St. Therese School of Arts and Sciences, and Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development Center.

RILI choir takes 2nd place in competition

The Bahaghari Chorale sang Batang-Bata Ka Pa by the Apo Hiking Society arranged by conductor Mr. Christian Samarista to land in second place in their maiden competition.

The newly formed Bahaghari Chorale of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. landed in 2nd place at the first Harana sa Bayan choral competition held July 27, 2015 at the municipal plaza as part of the 440th Pila Day festivities. The choir is composed of students from Grades 4-6.

Choirmaster Mr. Christian Samarista arranged Apo Hiking Society's Batang-Bata Ka Pa for the group to suit the chorale's young voice. The group's interpretation of the song landed them in 2nd place in their first ever competition. This is despite having only about one month to prepare and train. Some of the students didn't even have experience singing in class.

The RILI choral group competed against singing groups from Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development Center (CMP) and Pila Central Elementary School. CMP took first place while Central placed 3rd.

There was also a high school category for the competition. Linga National High School took first place, Liceo de Pila was 2nd, and Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was 3rd.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also part of the event. They provided a special number during intermission breaks.

Students highlight right food and exercise in Nutrition Program

Winners of the Group Presentation contest. Students from Grades 3 and 4 educate the audience about healthy diet and healthy habits through song and dance.

In celebration of Nutrition Month, teachers, students, and parents of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. held numerous events that underscored the importance of a healthy diet and good exercise. The program was held July 23, 2015 at the school covered court.

The program kicked off with a message from the municipal health officer, Dr. Viel Angelo Bambo. He reiterated the need for a balanced diet and regular exercise. He also mentioned that for young students, exercise need not be the daily regimen done by fitness instructors. He clarified that helping parents in daily chores will do if you want to have regular exercise.

As part of a contest, students from different grade levels performed song and dance numbers the also emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise. The group composed of Grade 3 and Grade 4 students won the contest.

The contest was followed by a Zumba session led by a certified Zumba instructor. Students, teachers, and parents participated in the event. After the exercising, everybody took part in a boodle fight where healthy foods were the main course.

In the afternoon, there was poster-making contest for elementary students as well as a salad-making contest for junior high school students.

Bahaghari bags gold, silver in folk dance contest

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG), the official folk dance group of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI), took home the championship in the 1st Invitational Folk Dance and Folk Songs Competition in the high school folk dance category, March 2, 2015, at the Pila Municipal Grounds. The group also landed in second place in the elementary folk dance category.

The high school members of the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group flitted around the bamboo sticks with ease like the bird tikling from which the dance Tinikling got its name. They wowed the judges and took home the championship.

The BCDG high school team performed the Tinikling, a dance requiring speed and precision as dancers are required to dance in and around colliding bamboo sticks. The team won the judges' high marks with high leaps, fast moves, and smooth pattern transitions. They bested SCAFOLD of Linga National High School (LNHS) which took the second place; and Liksilaw Dance Troupe of San Antonio de Padua College Foundation of Pila, Laguna, Inc. (SAPC) which took the third spot.

The BCDG elementary students, meanwhile, made the audience smile with their performance of Lapay Bantigue, a folk dance from Masbate imitating sea gulls. They took the second place behind champions Labuin Elementary School. Pila Central Elementary School took the third place while Pook Elementary School placed fourth.

BCDG members from the elementary department flapped and waddled like sea gulls while performing the Lapay Bantigue. Their performance landed them in second place.

In the folk songs category, elementary and secondary students competed against each other. RILI was represented by Hannah Joyce Desoloc (Grade 5). She sang the Tagalog folk song Basta't Mahal Kita. A high school student from SAPC was declared the winner.

The contest was organized by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines Laguna Council and LNHS in cooperation with RILI.