Shoebox Appeal 2014

Today we welcomed John from Samaritan's Purse into school. He reminded us of the reasons with continue to give generously to the ShoeBox appeal. Last year we managed 520 boxes... Can we beat it this time around?

How To Pack Your Shoebox (Watch VeggieTales guide)
What To Pack

• Toys: Bear, soft toy, tennis ball, finger puppet, jigsaw, yo-yo, building blocks, small musical instrument, trucks, cars, dolls, clip on earrings, etc.
• Education Items: Calculator, felt pens, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, colouring book, notepad, picture or puzzle book, chalk, pencil case, stickers, etc.
• Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, toothpaste hairbrush, comb, hair clips, bar of soap, flannel, etc.
• Other Items: Sweets (sell-by date to be at least March of the following year), gloves, scarf, sunglasses, cap, hat, bangles, necklaces etc.

All gifts should be new, please include items from each category.

FINAL DEADLINE - FRIDAY 21st November 2014

Y7 to 10 will have an RE lesson dedicated to making a shoebox with their friends. 

Y12 will have a General RE lesson putting their 'Faith in Action' and making a shoebox on 17th November.

Y13 will have a General RE lesson putting their 'Faith in Action' and making a shoebox on 11th November.

Please also remember we need £3 to cover the transport cost for each

Read last year's info:  <here>

We know that every shoebox you send brings joy, hope and smiles to a child whose life has been haunted by poverty, disaster, disease or war. What is more, every shoebox gift that is freely given to a child overseas is a symbol of the true meaning of Christmas, of God's unconditional gift to mankind, the birth of His son Jesus Christ. 

Each year in the UK alone, hundreds and thousands of people wrap and pack shoeboxes so that we can deliver them to children who may otherwise never receive a gift.