19 November 2015
Dear Parents
Christmas Charity Collection Year 8 & 9
As part of our ongoing charity efforts we have decided to resume our collection of gifts for local charities for Christmas this year.
Therefore the purpose of this letter is to ask for your support in this venture. Your child’s year group will be collecting for #Syria #Winter Appeal. Help us to provide some ‘warmth and comfort’ this winter to those fleeing the conflict in Syria.
Examples of items required
| Shelter & Living | Warm Clothing | Toiletries – Hygiene & First Aid | Food – Long Life Products |
| tents | coats | simple dressing / plasters | sugar |
| sleeping bags | jumpers | paracetamol | long life milk |
| duvet | hats | antiseptic cream | tea, coffee |
| bedding | gloves | tampons, liners & towels | salt |
| scarves | Over Counter Medicine | vegetarian stock cubes, powdered / dried spices | |
| underwear (new) | deodorant | Dry food e.g. rice, cous cous, pasta, noodles | |
| Shoes / trainers / boots | toothpaste & toothbrush | Tinned food e.g. lentils, chick peas, canbbelini beans, tomatoes, fish | |
| wipes | |||
| soap / shower gel | |||
| handwash |
Donate Online www.oneummah.org.uk
Could all donations be delivered to school by the DEADLINE of 27th November 2015. Please note this is earlier than the other charity collection dates.
I am sure you will agree that this is an excellent opportunity to reaffirm our links with local charities. Many thanks in anticipation of your support.
Yours faithfully
Jessica Hibbert
Chair of Charity Committee
