St Joseph’s School has always been strong supporters of the annual St Vincent De Paul Christmas Appeal. The response to our Christmas campaign has always been outstanding, ensuring that the families in our local area can enjoy Christmas more comfortably. The continual rise in the cost of basic commodities and services has meant that many families are in need of assistance. The recent bush fires will no doubt place further pressure on our community also. Therefore, we will once again support our local St Vincent De Paul Society in their Christmas Appeal.

This year each class has be given an item to donate to the appeal.  Students are encouraged to be involved in purchasing their item, understanding that their contribution, together with others from our school, will make a real difference to someone's Christmas this year. Items can be placed in the baskets located in each classroom or mentor room. 

We will present a hamper to SVDP representatives at our end of year mass. Below is a list of items for each class to contribute.

• Prep - sweet biscuits eg. shortbread, cookies
• Year 1 - savoury biscuits/crackers OR chips
• Year 2 - pasta or rice- plain or flavoured eg. Macaroni and Cheese
• Year 3 - juice, poppers, cordial OR sugar
• Year 4 – long life milk, long life custard or pancake mix
• Year 5 – personal items ($5 max) eg. deodorant, candle, hair clips etc
• Year 6 - sauce – tomato, bbq etc, gravy mix OR tinned fruit
• Year 7 - spreads eg jam, Vegemite, peanut butter OR cereal
• Year 8 - beverages eg. tea, coffee, hot chocolate etc
• Year 9 - sauces for rice or pasta dishes eg. pasta sauce, Chicken Tonight
• Year 10 – Christmas sweets eg. Christmas pudding, fruit mince pies, fruit cake, jelly
• Year 11 and 12 - monetary donation for the purchase of meat vouchers. This can be given directly to Mrs Mahoney. 

Each class have a poster reminding students of the item they are asked to donate. We ask that students take donations to their classroom by Friday 24th November.

If you would like to donate something extra, items such as Christmas decorations, bonbons and gifts (new) are welcomed.

Many thanks in anticipation of your support of this very worthy appeal.