MINI VINNIES - TONGA APPEAL
Dear Students and Parents/Carers,
Earlier this year an eruption of an underwater volcano caused a blanket of ash and a tsunami in Tonga. The people of Tonga have suffered from the impact of these events greatly. As a poor Pacific Island, the people of Tongan rely on food items grown on the island and imported from international communities.
Therefore, as a school community we are seeking donations to support our neighbouring country.
To learn more about the natural disaster please click the following link to view the Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-64aR85VFw
What?: Collecting toiletries and long life food
Why?: We are gathering items in order to support our neighbouring Tongan communities.
Who?: Mini Vinnies team in conjunction with the whole school community.
Where?: Students can bring their allocated items to school and place them in the class tubs.
When?: Items are to be donated by Friday 3 June (end of Week 6)
When considering your donations please check the use by dates and ensure that they are as long as possible.
GRADE ALLOCATIONS
Infants (Kindergarten, Year 1 and 2): Toiletries e.g toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, womens sanitary items, soap, hand sanitizer, baby/facial wipes, shampoo, conditioner etc.Bathroom/Toiletries - Bath mats, disinfectant cleaners, Jif, tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, conditioners, hand wash etc. Launderette - Washing powders, pegs, fabric softeners
Staff: New Clothes, bedding (blankets, sheets), linen (towels, tablecloths, tea towels etc).
Let’s work together to be the sign of hope, the face of God to the sufferers, and the hand that feeds the hungry and restores their lives. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Yours Sincerely,
Miss Earnshaw, Mr Edwards, Mrs Young
Year 6 Mini Vinnies Team Staff Mentors
