Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal 2022

This year we are once again asking for your help to make Christmas special for disadvantaged children in our area. By donating a gift to the Wood Street Mission Christmas Appeal, you can really make a difference and help give thousands of children from struggling families a happy and memorable Christmas.

From Monday 14th November until Tuesday 6th December 2022, we will be collecting new (unwrapped) toys, gifts or books, suitable for children and young people aged 0-14 years. Please bring any gift donations to the school office by this date to enable all items to be delivered in to the charity on Thursday 8th December for distribution in time for Christmas.

A list of gift ideas for each age group is provided below:

0-2 years
Rattles, soft toys, teething toys, musical and light-up toys, pram toys, play mats, stacking toys, shape sorters, building bricks, push-along toys, wooden block set, shakers, ball pit and soft balls.
12-14 years
Lego, sports equipment, watches, jewellery, rucksacks, toiletries, make-up sets, remote control vehicles, science experiments, gadgets, craft sets, headphones, stationery sets.
3-5 years
Role-play sets, Play-Doh, kinetic sand, vehicles, musical instruments, racing track, action figures, animal tubs, dolls, prams, Duplo, Lego, scooters, paints, craft kits.
For all
Slippers / slipper socks, hat glove and scarf sets, board games, pyjamas, sensory toys and books.
6-8 years
Activity books, annuals, transforming toys, superhero toys, action figures, dolls, Lego, science kits, construction kits, remote control cars, craft kits, board games.
Children and Family Treats
Selection boxes, tins of chocolates and biscuits.
9-11 years
Lego, footballs, remote control cars, board games, colouring and painting sets, nail art, glitter tattoos, craft kits, magic tricks, robots, gadgets.
Extras
Wrapping paper – flat sheets and rolls, gift tags, sellotape.

 

As a family focused school, championing and supporting others lies at the heart of everything we do.


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