Typhoon Ulysses, also known as typhoon Vamco landed in the Philippines last November 8, 2020, until November 15, 2020. It left different provinces in a state of devastation, and many households were affected due to flooding. Even the school itself was affected, the grounds of the first floor were submerged and many academic materials were damaged as well. But it didn’t stop SHA, most particularly the Sacred Heart Academy Municipal Government (SHAMG), from helping their fellows. What’s more delighting is that this donation drive, that happened last November 16-23, 2020, was prompted by the student officials from both Junior High School and Senior High School department.

The donation drive first took place at the SHA Sports and Cultural Events Center where the SHAMG Officers, supervising teachers, and volunteer students accepted the cash and in-kind donations such as clothes and groceries. The total amount collected was ₱38, 051, 90 sacks of clothes, and more than 500 food packs were distributed around Sta. Maria and some areas in Bocaue. The donation drive had reached different barangays from Poblacion, Macaiban, Tumana, Sta. Clara, etc. 

The main purpose of SHAma-SAMA was to lend a helping hand to those who are in need and to give assistance to the students and to the victims of typhoon Ulysses within Sta. Maria. This just proves that the school and students themselves bear the core values–service for the common good, integrity in all of our actions, and nationalism for the love of country.

Article by: Geraldine Barcelon