Dear Parents,
We thank you for your generous donations for our “Shoeboxes of Love” appeal during the past two terms. It has been wonderful watching all the donations fill up our containers each month. Below we have outlined the time schedule for the last two months of our appeal.
AUGUST
During August we have been collecting items for – Personal Hygiene. Tooth brushes in holders, hair brush or comb, face washers, soap and soap holders or hand towels. Unfortunately we are unable to send any type of liquids so no toothpaste, bubble bath or shampoo.
SEPTEMBER
We will finish off our appeal asking for additional items of things we would like to place in every box! Please send along additional
*Pencil cases
*Lead pencils
*Sharpeners
*Small exercise books
*Small children’s books
*Tennis balls
*Marbles
*Hair brushes or combs
*Tennis balls
*Small soft toys
*Small toys cars
*Hats
During September we will also be asking for all children to cover a shoebox in brightly coloured paper at home and attach the shoe box label (from flyer). The attached flyer also needs to be filled out for each box. Please complete the donation section of the flyer and place in the box ready to return to the ELC.
The children are also asked to include a family photograph and a small message to the recipient of their Shoebox of Love! If possible it would be great to have these laminated back to back (approx. size 9x13cms This way the children can send a little bit of themselves in the parcel.
OCTOBER
The children will be selecting the items they wish to pack in their box early in October. We will be looking for some Parent helpers to assist with the packing days. Details will be posted on the blog closer to the date.
We thank you all for your help and generous donations and hope your children have enjoyed selecting the items each month to donate. A little of LOVE goes a long way!
Kind regards
ELC staff
