To be pledged as certified scouts having them promised to obey the Boy Scout Laws  is such a great honor for our young boy scouts.  This was the scene witnessed during the Investiture Rites of the Boy Scouts last July 23, 2008 at the IPSR grounds. 

Member of the School Board Pacaambung “Amen” Panolong, IPSR Representatives to MOE-FED and Chairman of  the Academic Committee, 12fth Governing Board was the activity Guest Speaker. In his brief but meaningful speech, he congratulated the cub scouts and the junior boy scouts for their diligence to undergo the ordeal of  performing the rudiments of  boy scouting just to become full-pledged scouts.

The ceremony started at 9:00 AM. with the processional march of the IPSR-BSP Council, School Officials, Committee Leaders and Scout leaders followed by the Entrance of Colors by the selected scouts. Then, Junior Scout John T. Trinidad  led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and Prince Arthur A. Chiva led the IPSR Hymn. Ahmad P. Gayampal led the invocation followed by the heartwarming welcome remarks delivered by James Carlo M. Valdeavilla.

Meanwhile, Scout Leader Gerarda T. Toledo presented the BSP Council –Riyadh Chapter. MB Amen Panolong, the Guest Speaker stressed that scouting was one of his favorite activities during his childhood. He contrasted the activities done in scouting in the Philippines and here in Riyadh. And he stressed that hopefully we can have the same activities here such as jungle survival, emergency preparedness, native games, mountain climbing and other sport activities. Mr. Amen also mentioned about the history and development of Scouting in the Philippines. Values of self-reliance, discipline, diligence and perseverance can be attained through scouting, he said.

Afterwards, the introduction f the new members of the Boy Scouts took place. The Mother Candle Lighting was led by the Asst. Principal of the Elementary Level, Mrs. Mariam Macabangkit, followed by the lighting of the three candles by the selected scouts. Next was the introduction of the new members which started with the reciting of the Scout Oath and the Boy Scout Promise. Same with the Boy Scouts, the KAB Scouts, under Scout Leader Farida T. Dibaratun, also recited the KAB Scout Oath and Promise. This was followed by the donning of neckerchiefs to the young KAB Scouts by their parents and sponsors. Subsequently, the Candle Lighting occurred followed by the Candle Lighting Song led by KAB Scout Mohammad Jabber Paudac.

The Boy Scouts, under Scout Leader Virginia F. Maquera, recited the Boy Scouts’ Laws by the selected scouts. After which, Scout Hesham O. Joe led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Scout James Carlo M. Valdeavilla for the Investiture Pledge. Same with the KAB Scouts, the donning of neckerchief by parents, sponsors and guardians took place followed by the singing of the Scouts’ Song and Investiture Song led by Scouts Abdulaziz A. Somandar and John F. Maquera. The closing remarks was delivered by Scout Stephen Einstein B. Corpuz and after this was the closing prayer led by Scout Neil Aldrin P. Clores. The ceremony ended with the retire of colors and recessional of KAB Scouts and Boy Scouts having Scout Irvin Kean Paulus T. Paderes as the master of ceremonies.