Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students won a total of 185 medals—88 Gold and 102 Silver medals from the World Scholar’s Cup – Manila Round held last November. The event covers four categories namely Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, a multiple choice test known as the Scholar’s Challenge, and the quiz-bee style Scholar’s Bowl.

Members of the SISC delegation won the following awards:

Medals and Global Qualifiers

• All SISC scholars secured at least one medal each, showcasing their individual brilliance.
• Every team qualified for the prestigious Global Round, a testament to their collective strength and teamwork.
• 40 Champion Scholars were recognized, with 12 hailing from SISC, including two who made it to the Top 5 Overall:
  • Ethan Fritzgerald Pollard – Ranked 1st Overall
  • Don Enrique Padilla – Ranked 3rd Overall

Special Citations

• Don Enrique Padilla also emerged as the Highest Scorer in the Scholar’s Challenge, a truly outstanding feat.

Category Highlights

Scholar’s Challenge

• Top 10 Overall, Junior Division
• Top 4 Overall, Junior Division
• Top 4 and Top 3 Overall, Senior Division

Debate

• Individual Citations: Top 7 and Top 5 Overall
• Team Performances:
  • Top 7 Overall, Junior Division
  • Top 6, Top 5, and Top 2 Overall, Senior Division

Writing

• Individual Citations: Top 8 and Top 3 Overall
• Team Writing:
  • Top 10 Overall, Junior Division
  • Top 7 Overall, Senior Division

Scholar’s Bowl

• Junior Division: Top 9 and Top 8 Overall
• Senior Division: Top 9 Overall

Champion Teams

SISC’s teams shone brightly in the competition, earning recognition as Top 5 Global Qualifiers – Champion Teams in overall performance.

These accolades are a reflection of Southville’s commitment to nurturing excellence, building confidence, and instilling a global mindset in its students. The Monarchs have truly raised the bar, proving that dedication, hard work, and Southville’s commitment to holistic education produce world-class results. Congratulations, Monarchs!