The Multiple Intelligence International School (MIIS) recently held its annual Literacy Day, an event that showcased the creativity, confidence, and communication skills of Upper School students through a series of competitions and performances centered on language, literature, and self-expression.
The celebration began with the Storybook Door Design Competition, where classrooms across the Upper School were transformed into artistic tributes to well-loved stories. Students collaborated to design visually striking doors that captured the essence of their chosen books.
Winners:
🏆 Champion – 12-Prudentia
🥇 1st Runner Up – 12-Iustitia
🥈 2nd Runner Up – 10-Industria
In the Extemporaneous Speech and Spoken Poetry Finals, students demonstrated both eloquence and depth of thought. Their performances reflected the values of intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence—qualities that MIIS continues to nurture among its learners.
Spoken Poetry Winners:
🏆 Champion – Elijah Carl P. Angeles
🥇 1st Runner Up – Rebekah Johan H. Bunagan
🥈 2nd Runner Up – Regina Juris H. Bunagan
Extemporaneous Speech Winners:
🏆 Champion – Gabriel Benedict C. Viola
🥇 1st Runner Up – Pio Enrique A. Robles
🥈 2nd Runner Up – Taemin Joung
One of the highlights of the event was the Speech Choir competition featuring Grades 9 and 10. Each class presented a distinct interpretation of Robert Frost’s classic poem “The Road Not Taken.” With creative staging and powerful delivery, the performances offered fresh insights into the poem’s enduring message about choice and individuality.
Speech Choir Winners:
🏆 Champion – 10-Industria
🥇 1st Runner Up – 10-Liberalitas
🥈 2nd Runner Up – 9-Humanitas
🥉 3rd Runner Up – 9-Humilitas
The MIIS Productions team from Grade 11 premiered teaser trailers for their upcoming projects, demonstrating their growing skill in media and storytelling.
Champion in Production Teaser: 11-Frenum
The celebration also marked a milestone for MIIS Phronesis, the official Upper School newsletter team. The student journalists released their Quarter 1 Newsletter and sold copies of their literary folio, “Being & Becoming.” Both publications featured student-written articles, essays, and creative pieces that highlight the perspectives of young writers within the MIIS community.
Check out the Phronesis Quarter 1 newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/MIISphronesis
Literacy Day 2025 at MIIS served as a reminder that literacy extends beyond reading and writing—it encompasses creativity, communication, and critical thinking. Through every poem, speech, and performance, students celebrated not only the power of words but also the power of their own voices.
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