As we approach the joyous season of Christmas, it’s a time to reflect on the spirit of giving and reaching out to those in need. Each year we support the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal, which aims to provide essential items and gifts to families experiencing hardship during this festive season.
In both Junior school and Highschool each class and tutor group will be putting together hampers to be donated to the appeal. These hampers will help ensure that struggling families can still enjoy a special Christmas filled with joy and hope.
We invite students to contribute non-perishable food items, festive-themed goods (such as Christmas puddings, cakes, and treats), and small, unwrapped gifts suitable for all ages. Every small donation makes a big difference and helps bring Christmas cheer to those who need it most.
The collection period will run from now until the end of week 7 (November 29), and students can bring their contributions to their classrooms or tutor groups.
Thank you for your generosity and support in making Christmas a little brighter for families in our community. Together, we can make a lasting impact and share the true meaning of the season.
Let’s come together as a school to bring joy and hope to others.
Please see suggested donation goods below from St Vincent De Paul Canberra Goulburn
| GIFTS | FOOD ITEMS |
| All Ages- | Breakfast – |
| – Art Supplies – Colouring In – Paint by numbers – Chalk – DIY projects – Outdoor activities – Sports equipment – Lawn games – DI kits – Science kits – Art kits – Lego | – Long-Life Milk – Plant-Based Milk – Cereal and Muesli – Rolled and Quick Oats – Spreads – Tinned Fruit Baked Beans |
| Children- | Pantry Goods- |
| – Educational games – Activity books – Memory games – Toys – Wooden puzzles – Wooden blocks | – Dried Herbs and Spices Sauces and Condiments – Baking Goods – Dry Pet Food – Oils and vinegars – Tomato paste |
| Teenagers- | Snacks and Drinks- |
| – Beauty kits (eg. nails, skincare) Vouchers – Movie theatre – Local activities and experiences | – Nuts and Dried – Fruit Crackers and Crispbreads – Chips – Popcorn – Biscuits – Coffee and Tea – Juice Boxes |
| Lunch and Dinner- | |
| – Rice or Grains Pasta or Noodles – Tinned Vegetables – Tinned or Dried Legumes – Pasta Sauce – Non-Perishable Soup – Non-Perishable Meals |
Carmela Wilson
Assistant Principal- Mission & Identity