For most of us, Christmas is a time of celebration with family and friends; the joy of exchanging gifts, making precious memories together and enjoying delicious Christmas treats to eat. However, for many Australians, including families and children living below the poverty line, Christmas can be a time when meeting their most basic needs, like putting food on the table or a place to call home, is a real struggle. 2022 has been a year like no other, with even more people needing support to bring joy back into their Christmas celebrations.

Each year, our College makes every effort to support St Vincent de Paul in their challenge to help the needy in our community. We are again inviting you to join them in making this Christmas, one filled with joy and happiness for families across Queensland. We invite you to donate goods which can be made into hampers. These could be items that are considered treats at Christmas or staples to fill a pantry.

To streamline your donations, we are asking each class to donate items in the following categories: 

Please send your donations into the College with your child by Wednesday 23 November. These donations will then be passed on to our local St Vincent de Paul Society at the College Christmas Carols on Friday 25 November.  

Through our support of the Vinnies Christmas Appeal, we can help lift the spirits of those in need by donating these much-needed items. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

Year 5