On February 9, 2019, St. Michael’s College of Iligan, Inc., through the Mother Ignacia Center for Social Responsibility (MICSR), successfully conducted a Community Service activity at GK Mindanao Portland Tag-ibo Village, Dalipuga, through the collaborative efforts of the College of Nursing and the College of Education. This activity exemplified interdisciplinary partnership by integrating the Health Care Program of the College of Nursing with the SIBOL and SAGIP Literacy and Tutorial Programs of the College of Education.
The activity commenced at 8:00 AM with the attendance and orientation of participants, followed by a prayer, grounding the program in faith and shared purpose. At 8:30 AM, Nursing students facilitated a Health Teaching Session for children from Grades 1 to 6, focusing on age-appropriate topics such as personal hygiene, proper nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy daily practices. The sessions were interactive and child-friendly, encouraging active participation and understanding among the young learners.
Simultaneously, student volunteers from the College of Education reinforced learning through the SIBOL and SAGIP Literacy and Tutorial Programs, supporting the children’s foundational skills in reading, comprehension, and basic numeracy. This integration ensured that while children were learning how to care for their bodies, they were also strengthening their academic and literacy competencies—highlighting a holistic approach to child development.
At 11:00 AM, a Health Break was conducted through token distribution and gift-giving, providing both nourishment and motivation to the participants. The simple gestures brought joy to the children and reinforced the message that learning and wellness go hand in hand. The activity concluded at 12:00 NN with documentation and departure, marking a meaningful half-day of service and engagement.
This collaborative outreach underscored the value of teamwork between academic disciplines in addressing community needs. For the students, it served as a practical learning experience—allowing Nursing students to apply health education concepts and Education students to practice teaching and tutorial skills in a real community setting. For the beneficiaries, the program provided both health awareness and literacy support, contributing to their overall well-being and development.
Anchored in the Michaelite values of faith, excellence, and service, the activity demonstrated that sustainable community impact is best achieved through collaboration, compassion, and shared responsibility. Through the combined efforts of the College of Nursing and the College of Education, the SIBOL and SAGIP programs, together with health care initiatives, became instruments of hope, learning, and care for the children of GK Mindanao Portland Tag-ibo Village.
