On Tuesday 4th November, we welcomed Tracey from the Samaritan's Purse Charity to our Collective Worship.

She shared some photos and videos from her recent trip to Moldova with the charity to hand out shoeboxes collected as part of the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. The children represented themselves and the school exceptionally and learnt lots about the charity's mission and values.

This launches our Operation Christmas Child Appeal in School this year and we would love to welcome you to join our efforts.

Details on what a Shoebox can look like can be found here:
https://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/how-to-pack-a-shoebox-no-follow

On Friday 21st November, School Council will be having a Packing Party in School to gather all donations and send them off to the charity in time for Christmas!

Here are some things that children receiving the boxes may find useful:

Clothing
Warm coats or jackets
Gloves and scarves

Toiletries
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Soap or shower gel

Seasonal Items
Blankets
Hot water bottles

Special Items
Cuddly Toy
Football
Writing Set

Important Restrictions:
No food, candy, liquids, toothpaste, war-related toys, breakable items, or anything that could melt or spill. (These won't pass customs)

Any donations can be sent into school and council members will be collecting daily to gather all items together.

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