Salvation Army Toy Appeal
To give some context to our collection next week we are delighted to have this from Major Catherine:
"The Salvation Army has, for many years, helped to give Christmas presents to children who otherwise wouldn't get anything for Christmas. Over the past few years we have partnered with the Entertainer toy shop but many other shops and individuals donate toys and money to support families. We are contacted by schools, children's workers and social workers who know children in need. They then collect the gifts for them so their identity is kept secret."
If you are able, please drop off any donation gifts at school on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 December - there will be collection boxes by the side entrance door like at harvest festival time. We believe every child deserves a new gift at Christmas so we are unable to take used or second hand items for the Christmas Present Appeal.
Major Catherine Rand will be coming into school to collect and say thanks on the morning of Friday 9 December.
Please send all items unwrapped. This helps the SA choose the right items for each family and children. The gifts are then wrapped by the SA volunteers. Or often they provide wrapping paper to parents to do it themselves, so they can be part of the Christmas experience they’re struggling to provide for their family.
Suggested Gift List for Children and Young People
0-3 years: dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, baby clothes, bath toys, CDs of suitable music and nursery rhymes, puzzles
3-5: dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, DVDs and CDs (music and nursery rhymes), colouring sets, pencils, crayons, books, puzzles
5-9: educational games & toys, stationery (colouring sets, pencils, crayons, school sets), CDs & family friendly DVDs, books, puzzles, wordsearch, crosswords
9-12: games and toys, stationery, DVDs, books, t-shirts, hair accessories, gloves, scarves, hats
13-16: books, make-up and toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), gloves, scarves, hats, t-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers
