As Christmas is fast approaching, St. Michael's College has gotten together with Team Hope for the annual Shoebox Appeal. All boys across the school have been busy preparing shoeboxes full of items and gifts for those in greater need. Families are asked to remember the 4 Ws when packing their shoebox.
Write: Pens or pencils, crayons, paper or copy books, colouring books, markers, sharpeners and erasers.
Wash: Soap (wrapped), hairbrush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and facecloths.
Wear: Socks, underwear, flip flops, hat, scarf and gloves.
WOW!: Cuddly toy, skipping rope, a yo-yo, sweets (that do not go out of date for at least 6 months), small musical instrument, photo of you and your family, toy car, doll, ball and stickers.
Items not to include:
Liquids
shampoo, bubbles or drinks or hand gels
- Chocolate or food that isn’t sweets ie. canned food or perishable items
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Sharp objects scissors, tools, pen knives etc.
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Scary things war related toys, masks, snakes or Halloween toys etc.
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Breakables, mirrors, mugs etc.
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Medicines
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Books with lots of words
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Large clothing items: any item of clothing that takes up too much space
Please see the Team Hope website here for more information.