Samar Colleges, Inc. - Guidance and Counseling Services Department

Happy Birthday, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗰𝗲! 🎂

On your special day, we celebrate not only another year of your life but also the countless lives you’ve touched with your kindness, wisdom, and dedication.

May this year bring you good health, genuine happiness, and more reasons to smile every day. You truly deserve all the love and appreciation today and always.

Enjoy your day, Ma’am!
God bless you abundantly! ✨

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲

Sometimes we make mistakes, choose the wrong path, or experience moments we wish we could change. But remember, every experience, even the difficult ones, helps us grow and learn. As the quote reminds us, “Don’t look back with regret, look forward with hope.”

Looking back is not meant to trap us in regret, but to help us learn valuable lessons. What truly matters is how we move forward from those experiences. Each new week is a fresh opportunity to try again, to improve, and to believe that better days are ahead. 🌤️

If you had a tough week before, that’s okay. What matters is that you keep going. Take small steps, stay hopeful, and remember that your journey is still unfolding.

Your Guidance Office is always here to remind you:
You are capable.
You are growing.
And your future is full of possibilities. 💚

Have a hopeful and productive week ahead, everyone! 📚

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌸

“𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉, 𝑰 𝒅𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉, 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉.”

As students, it’s easy to feel like we’re always lacking, kulang pa sa review, kulang sa effort, kulang sa achievements. There are days when you question yourself, especially when things don’t go as planned.

But today, take a moment to pause and remind yourself: you are already enough.

You may not have everything figured out yet, and that’s okay. Growth takes time. Every small effort you make, studying, showing up to class, trying again after failing, that already counts.

💭 You have enough strength to keep going.
💭 You are doing enough, even on days you feel unproductive.
💭 And most importantly, you are enough just as you are.

If today feels heavy, be gentle with yourself. Rest when you need to, breathe, and trust your own pace. Hindi mo kailangang makipagkarera sa iba.

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬: 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤. 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠. 💗

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Samar Colleges, Inc. expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe and the CHED Regional Office VIII for the recognition and congratulatory message to our February 2026 Licensure Examination Criminologists topnotcher, Ms. Sheila Rose Arcilles Nedera (Rank 3 – 92.45%).

This recognition serves as a concrete validation from CHED of Samar College’s unwavering commitment to raise the bar of excellence among our graduates that will ensure that they fulfill their lifelong goal of achieving gainful employment and becoming productive members in the society they belong in. This also proves that the direction of Philippines towards outcomes-based education is our best contribution to nation building.

Congratulations once again to Ms. Nedera and to the dedicated faculty and mentors behind this success!

Focus and rise in Samar College!

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 – 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

What a meaningful and blessed day it was on March 14, 2026, as our Grade 6 pupils gathered for their 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at Samar College! It was a special time for our young learners to pause, reflect, and deepen their relationship with God as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic journey.

The day was filled with inspiring messages, fun yet meaningful activities, heartfelt sharing moments, and reminders of God's love and guidance in their lives. Our pupils were encouraged to grow in faith, appreciate their blessings, and continue walking with courage and kindness wherever God leads them.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our supportive Elementary Principal, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐆. 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨, for her guidance and encouragement in making this event possible.

A special thank you as well to our 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚, together with his wonderful team, for sharing powerful lessons about faith, gratitude, and purpose in a way that truly inspired our young hearts.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟔 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 who accompanied and guided the pupils throughout this recollection. Your patience, care, and commitment to nurturing not only the academic growth but also the spiritual formation of our learners truly made this experience more meaningful.

We also extend our appreciation to 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐉𝐨𝐲𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧, our Guidance Facilitator, for helping guide and support our pupils throughout this meaningful experience.

To our dear Grade 6 pupils: may you continue to grow in wisdom, faith, and character as you move forward toward Junior High School. Always remember that God has a beautiful plan for each of you!

✨ Let us move forward with grateful hearts, strong faith, and a purpose to shine God's light wherever we go.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗖’𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁!

Today we celebrate your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence and student development.

May this new year bring you continued strength, wisdom, and success as you lead SC to even greater heights! 🥳

🌱 Join Us for the Grade 6 Recollection Day 2026! 🌱

Dear Grade 6 Students,

As you reach an important milestone in your elementary journey, this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and thank God for all the blessings and lessons you have received. Our Recollection Day 2026 invites you to spend a special day in prayer, reflection, and meaningful activities as we prepare our hearts for the next chapter of our lives.

With the theme “New Beginning: Growing with Purpose,” this day reminds us that God has a beautiful plan for each of us. Just like a seed that grows into a strong tree, we are also growing—learning to become kinder, wiser, and more faithful in our daily lives. 🌿

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the SC Auditorium, where we will gather for a day filled with inspiring messages, fun activities, and moments of quiet reflection to help us grow in faith and purpose.

✨ When: March 14, 2026
✨ Where: SC Auditorium
✨ Theme: New Beginning: Growing with Purpose
✨ Speaker: Mark Harold A. Abegonia

Let us take this opportunity to reflect on our journey, strengthen our faith, and prepare ourselves for the new beginnings ahead.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful day with all of you! 💙🙏

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗦! 🎉

Samar Colleges, Inc. proudly celebrates its FIRST EVER NATIONAL TOPNOTCHER in the Criminologist Licensure Examination (CLE) with an outstanding 92.45% rating (TOP 3)!

𝗠𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗮, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔. 𝗡𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮! 👏

A proud moment for the College of Criminal Justice Education and the entire Samar Colleges community!

Focus and Rise in Samar College! 💚

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 🌿

School life can get overwhelming: deadlines, exams, responsibilities, and the pressure to keep going. Sometimes we feel like we always have to be productive and strong. But here’s your gentle reminder today: it’s okay to pause.

Self-care doesn’t always mean big plans or expensive breaks. Sometimes it’s simply:
✨ Taking a deep breath
✨ Stepping away from your phone or schoolwork for a while
✨ Talking to a friend who understands you
✨ Listening to music that calms your mind
✨ Giving yourself permission to rest

Remember, pausing is not the same as giving up. Taking time to rest helps your mind reset so you can come back stronger and clearer.

To all students who are trying their best every day, we see you, and you’re doing better than you think. 💚

Take a moment today and ask yourself:
“What small thing can I do today to take care of myself?”

🌟 Grateful Hearts, Unwavering Faith, Purposeful Steps: Concluding Our Senior High School Recollection Day 2026! 🌟

What an incredible day it was on March 7, 2026, as we wrapped up our 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 2026 at the beautiful Samar College Auditorium! Under the powerful theme "𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆, 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 & 𝑷𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆", our graduating Senior High School students gathered for a transformative experience filled with reflection, fellowship, and renewal.

The event started with uplifting message from our very own Principal, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚. Students shared powerful testimonies, and had intimate group sharing sessions that brought tears, laughter, and breakthrough moments. The guest speaker ignited our spirits with messages on gratitude for God's faithfulness, unwavering faith amid uncertainties, and discovering our God-given purpose as we prepare for college and beyond.

Special shoutout to our dedicated facilitators, Maam Ella Marie Queipo Cortan & Maam Joyce and the Senior High School advisers who poured out their love and service! And to our amazing Senior High School graduates – you are not just concluding a chapter; you're launching into destiny! As we move forward, let's carry this fire: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭-𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫.

𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

A new week means a new opportunity to start again. Sometimes school, responsibilities, and life can feel overwhelming. But today, let’s take a moment to pause and practice gratitude. Gratitude helps us focus not on what we lack, but on the blessings and progress we already have. 💛

Here are simple ways you can practice gratitude this week:

✨ Journal your gratitude – Write down at least 3 things you are thankful for today. It can be as simple as having supportive friends, a teacher who believes in you, or the chance to learn something new.

👀 Make visual reminders – Place small reminders where you can see them. A note on your notebook or phone that says “Be grateful for today” can help shift your mindset.

🌸 Engage your senses – Appreciate the little things around you: the fresh air, the laughter of your classmates, the quiet moments while studying.

🗣 Watch your language – Try replacing “I have to do this” with “I get the chance to do this.” Your words shape your mindset.

💌 Express yourself – Say “thank you,” show appreciation, and let people know when they help you. Gratitude shared is positivity multiplied.

Remember, success is not only about grades or achievements. It is also about learning to appreciate the journey, the lessons, and the people who help us grow along the way.

So this Monday, choose gratitude.
A grateful heart creates a positive mind, and a positive mind creates a brighter future. 🌞

Dream, Discover, Decide: Building My Future ✨

Last February 28, the Grade 6 students experienced a meaningful and inspiring Career Day Activity with the theme “Dream, Discover, Decide: Building My Future.” This activity aimed to help our young learners begin exploring their dreams, understanding their interests and strengths, and realizing that the choices they make today can shape the future they aspire to build.

Career Day served as a valuable opportunity for the students to open their minds to different possibilities and professions that they may pursue one day. Through engaging discussions, guidance, and interactive activities, the students were encouraged to dream boldly, discover their unique potentials, and start deciding the path they want to take in the future. It was truly heartwarming to see their excitement, curiosity, and enthusiasm as they shared their aspirations and envisioned the lives they hope to achieve someday.

This meaningful event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Guidance and Counseling Services Department, in partnership with the Elementary Department, whose dedication and commitment to holistic student development continue to inspire and empower our learners. Their support ensured that the students were given a space where their dreams were heard, valued, and nurtured.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Atty. Darlene Marie Dacles, ARPO II from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for generously sharing her time, knowledge, and inspiring words with our Grade 6 students.

May our Grade 6 students continue to believe in themselves, pursue their passions, and grow into individuals who will make a positive difference in the world.



Photo credits to MISTS department. 📸