RILI attends 120th Independence Day, BCDG performs

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group performed at the 120th Independence Day celebration in Pila, Laguna. They were invited as guest performers of program host Pila Senior High School.

The faculty of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) attended the 120th Independence Day celebration last June 12, 2018 at the Pila Municipal Center. The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group  (BCDG) graced the event with a performance.

BCDG performed the Kadal Blelah, a T'boli dance which depicts the movement of birds freely flying and hopping. They were the only other group to perform aside from the host school Pila Senior High School (PSHS).

The PSHS Choir rendered the song numbers to start and end the program.

Mrs. Eva Marie S. Cambe, District Supervisor of Pila, gave the opening remarks. She welcomed schools present in the event and welcomed newly appointed DepEd officials in the district. Mayor Edgardo A. Ramos, then, delivered his message on the relevance of the celebration Independence Day.

Attendees then proceeded to the wreath laying ceremony led by the Mayor Ramos. He was followed by the officials of the municipal government, the teachers from the public and private schools, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Pila Historical Society Foundation, Serbisyong Tama-Kababaihan Pila Chapter, Deltacom, Rotary Club West, People Law Enforcement Board, MAP, Pila Retired Police Association, and the Sangguniang Barangay of each barangay in the district.

RILI students attend UP SciMath Fair

RILI Students completes their mural during UPRHS Sci-Math Fair.

Elementary and high school students of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. (RILI) participated in the SciMath Fair and Exhibits at the University of the Philippines Rural High School (UPRHS) in Bay, Laguna, Oct. 16-17.

High school students attended the event on Oct. 16 where they viewed exhibits and experimental set-ups. Select student from Grade 7 also participated in the Inter-High School Mural Making Contest. The team representing RILI is composed of Marcus Adrian Balinas, Apple Conte, Erilene Bulandres, and Janne Gladys Tiosen.

Elementary students from RILI closely observe a set-up with fire.

On Oct. 17, the elementary students visited the fair. They participated in mini-games in some of the booths in the fair.

Three of the elementary delegates from RILI also joined the Inter-Elementary Sci-Spell, a spelling contest. Representing RILI are Jacob Nathanielz Payag, Andrai Jermaine Rumawak, and Hannah Pauline Abela.

RILI teachers attended the free seminar that happened while contests were going on.

The UPRHS SciMath Fair and Exhibits is an annual event organized by the AlGeoTriCS and DTESS clubs. This year's theme is "Innovation and Sustainability: Effective Drivers for a Balanced Progressive Philippines".

Turning Crystal: RILI Celebrates 15 Years

Banner bearers get ready for the start of the parade on the third
day of the celebration of RILI's Foundation Day.

"A huge success!"

This is how students and faculty regard Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s 15th Founding Anniversary celebration, Feb. 21-23. The school celebrated its crystal anniversary with the theme "Gaining Clarity and Strength through Changing Times".

During the kick-off ceremony, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso remarked, "Hindi biro ang makarating sa 15 taon. Maraming pagsubok ang kinaharap at maaaring kaharapin ng paaralan. Ngunit ang mga pagsubok na ito ang siyang tumulong sa paaralan upang maging claro ang mga layunin nito..." (It's not easy reaching 15 years. The school has overcome many hurdles and it may yet face many more. But these hurdles also helped the school gain clarity in its goals.)

Pageant contestants pose in front of
audience and judges during the Search
for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search
for Mr. & Ms. RILI 2013.

The first day of the celebration, Feb. 21, featured this year's Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI. Participants from the two contests competed in modeling their casual and formal wears, in presenting their talents, and in answering questions given by the judges. They also competed in the number to tickets sold to their supporters. Preparatory students Gian Carlo Loyola and Czelsey Ayen Eval won this years Little Mr. and Ms. RILI crowns, respectively. Meanwhile, Grade 1 students Kim Adriel Sta. Maria and Daphne Raine Narciso were crowned Mr. and Ms. RILI, respectively. The Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI was participated by preschool students while the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI was a contest for elementary students.

That night, the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group staged Padayon, the group's second mini-concert. The group performed folk dances for the audience capping the concert with their performance of Sayaw sa Bangko, a skill dance performed on stacked chairs. The concert was attended by students, parents, and other guests including Mayor Edgardo Ramos of Pila, Laguna.

The annual Gala Night was held at the night of Feb. 22. The formal event was attended by faculty and secondary students. This year, attendees wore masks adorned with crystals to match the school's crystal anniversary.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group
performs the Sayaw sa Bangko during
their mini-concert entitled Padayon as
part of the celebration of RILI's 15th
Foundation Day.

The event also featured the Search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night, a contest participated by secondary students. Art Arguidas from IV-Ruby and Frecanzie Nogrado from III-Sapphire were crowned Mr. and Ms. Gala Night, respectively. Contestants competed against each other in the formal wear competition, the talent competition, and question and answer portion. They also enlisted the aid of their supporters through Facebook likes and signatures.

On the third day, Feb. 23, winners of the different pageants paraded through Pila. After which, the Fun Games commenced. All students from preschool to high school were given respective groups and competed in numerous individual and team games. After scores have been tallied, team Earth Shakers was declared overall champion.

RILI students, faculty lead municipal flag ceremony

Selected students and all faculty members of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. led the flag ceremony at the Pila Municipal Hall, July 11.

The program was started by a Doxology from the newly formed Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group, a reading from the Bible by Mrs. Joanna Regondon, and a prayer by Mrs. Lorie Mole. The faculty then lead the singing of the national anthem.

High school freshman Ken Lloyd Aquino led the pledge to the Philippine Flag which was followed by the singing of Pilipinas Kong Mahal led by Elizabeth Gail Andaya from Grade 6. Mrs. Bienvenida Mariano led the goverment employee's pledge.

Mrs. Trinidad Dela Cruz gave a brief history of RILI followed by the school's mission and vision which were recited by Gio Manuel Castañeda and Aira Michelle Guevarra from Grade 6.

Students from the Preschool Department and the faculty entertained the audience with special numbers.