Benguet State University – Secondary Laboratory School (BSU-SLS) students conducted this year’s English Festival carrying the theme “Language of Change: Empowering Voices through English” on October 14 at the SLS Covered Court.

The celebration opened with welcoming remarks from Dr. Brenda A. Langaoen, the SLS Chair, who encouraged students to embrace English as a tool for personal growth and social influence.

A series of competitions followed, beginning with the Spelling Bee and Jazz Chant performances. The event continued with stage play performed by the Grade 8 sections and powerful speech choir presentations from the Grade 9 students.

In the afternoon, the Reader’s Theater competition showcased the interpretive reading and performance abilities of the Grade 7 students.

The program culminated with the announcement of winners, recognizing the outstanding talents of participants across various grade levels.

Grade 7-1 claimed first place in the Reader’s Theater, Grade 8-2 triumphed in the Stage Play, Grade 9-3 took top honors in the Speech Choir, and Group A of Grade 10-1 emerged as the Jazz Chant champion.

In the individual competitions, Viviene Cy Ngiwas of Grade 11-1 won the Extemporaneous Speech contest while Zerriane Lucio of Grade 12-1 took the top spot in the Spelling Bee.

In competitions held prior to the main event, Luke D. Santiago of Grade 7-1 won first place in Poetry Writing, while Andrei P. Briones of Grade 10-2 stood out in the Pecha Kucha contest. Kimble B. Sadcat of Grade 11-2 was awarded first place in the Immersive Reading Quiz Bee.

Agustin R. Nang-is concluded the program commending the participants and organizers for a successful celebration.

The event became a platform for students to demonstrate their communication skills, creativity, and confidence through a range of engaging contests and performances.