RILI joins NAPSPHIL LitMus tilt, bags folk dance crown

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was all smiles as they represented Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. and bagged the championship at the Literary-Musical competition last August 18.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) debuted at the National Alliance of Private Schools-Philippines (NAPSPHIL) Literary-Musical (LitMus) competitions in high spirits by bagging the championship at the Folk Dance contest for Grades 4-6. The school also competed in other events which were held August 18, 2018 at South Greenville School in Pila, Laguna.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group (BCDG) represented RILI in the folk dance contest and competed against four other schools. BCDG took the top spot and the right to represent the Capitol Chapter of the Laguna Province Private Schools and Administrators' Association (LAPPRISADA) to the provincial level of the LitMus competitions.

The Bridgewater School, Inc. landed in 2nd place, while San Antonio de Padua College took 3rd place. Other contestants to the folk dance competition are Meaningful Minds Center for Learning, Inc. and Joy in Learning School, Inc.

BCDG's competing team is comprised of Sammuel Rhoye B. Gonzales (Grade 6), Miguel Brandon J. Manalili (Grade 6), Carl James S. Intia (Grade 6), Kriz Emmanuel O. Opinion (Grade 6), Dhoreen Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 6), Hannah Chazey C. Pilongo (Grade 6), Allyza Mae A. Elnar (Grade 6), and Pauline Jenica B. Mole (Grade 4).

RILI also competed in other contests of the LitMus competitions. Alexis Jewel V. Tolentino (Preparatory) competed in the English poetry recital while Irich Joy M. Cajes (Grade 1) participated in the Filipino poetry recital. Alexa Chloe B. Apuya (Kindergarten) and Ma. Christina C. Manlapas (Grade 2) competed in the preschool and primary divisions of the vocal solo contest, respectively, while Iona Gabrielle S. de Torres (Grade 6) competed in the declamation contest. The school also participated in the hip-hop dance contest for junior high school students. The team was comprised of Rheina Lhyne D. Abogado (Grade 8), Akisha Joella Estolano (Grade 8), Therice Junel M. Nogrado (Grade 8), Trisha Mae N. Ofalsa (Grade 8), Dwight Patrick D. Gonzales (Grade 9), Jerome C. Pamis (Grade 9), Mark Lawrence G. Rafael (Grade 9), Maui V. Encarnacion (Grade 9), and Jerald Caezar E. Dulay (Grade 10).

BCDG will compete in the provincial level of the folk dance contest on Sept. 8, 2018 where they will face the representatives of other private schools associations in Laguna.

RILI partners with SK for cultural night, singing contest

Administrator Mrs. Miriam A. Añoso (rightmost) received the certificate of appreciation in behalf of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. at the first Cultural Night and Singing Competition organized by the Sangguniang Kabataan of Brgy. Bulilan Sur. Also present in the awarding are (L to R) SK Committee Chair on Education and Culture Fredie D. Cadacio; SK Chair Josua G. Alvarez; SK Treasurer Shiela Mae G. Balatibat; and Bulilan Sur Barangay Chairman Nilo Ladanga.

Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. partnered with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Brgy. Bulilan Sur in presenting their first Cultural Night and Singing Competition, Aug. 12, 2018, at the barangay covered court in celebration of Youth Week 2018.

The school awarded certificates of sponsorship to the winners of the singing contest as well as the 3-point shoot out contest which happened prior.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also invited to perform during the contest. They performed the Kadal Blelah and the Binasuan to entertain the audience.

Before the contest, the SK organized a parade which was participated by the youth groups including some students of RILI. The school's delegation was awarded best dressed in the parade. The delegation from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was recognized as the biggest group to participate in the parade.