CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar –The Samar Colleges, Inc. - Supreme Student Council (SC-SSC), in partnership with the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), successfully delivered the "Pack-to-School: The 100 School Supply Drive" to 102 children at Silanga, Catbalogan, Samar, on June 5, 2026.

The outreach initiative, led by the SC-SSC President, Mr. Joshua Tayong, and SC-SSC Adviser, Ms. Charnym Toleran, aimed to provide young learners—specifically, kindergarteners to 6th graders—in the community essential school supplies to help ease educational expenses, encouraging them to pursue their studies with better confidence and enthusiasm.

The activity was attended by the beneficiaries and the barangay captain of Silanga, Mr. Vergel Ebron, along with three (3) other barangay officials, which highlighted the community’s support for the children’s welfare and for sustainable education.

According to the organizers, more than just the distribution of basic school materials, the initiative also featured a series of activities, including opening preliminaries, icebreakers, intermission numbers given by the young beneficiaries, and reading sessions, as well as fellowship activities. This encouraged deep social connection with the beneficiaries, making the event more memorable and engaging so as to promote enjoyable learning experiences.

The activity also served as an opportunity for the SC-SSC to engage with the community and promote the value of education and service.

Through these collaborative efforts, SC reasserts its dedication to fostering student leadership and community engagement through programs that create positive impact beyond the classroom.