Operation Christmas Child

As in past years, our School Chaplain is encouraging students, staff and families to get involved in Operation Christmas Child.

All you need to do is load up a shoe box of Christmas gifts which will be distributed to kids in countries around south-east asia and the Pacific.

Globally, more than 100 million shoeboxes have been given to kids in need in more than 130 countries since 1993.

We are very blessed to live here in the Mount Lawley area, and here is a great opportunity to share some of our blessing with those in need.

Collect your shoe box (and a copy of the brochure guidelines) from Andrew the Chaplain in Student Services, and then take it home to fill with a selection of gifts - the list of suggestions is below.

The pre-printed boxes are 50 cents, and a donation of $9 is requested to accompany your box to assist with shipping.

If you pay online, you will be able to track your box via the internet.

Boxes need to be returned by the end of Week 2 in Term 4!

The material below has been taken from the Operation Christmas Child website:

6 things to light up the world of a child in need

  • SOMETHING TO LOVE
    Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.
  • SOMETHING FOR SCHOOL
    Exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener,
    eraser, chalk, etc.
  • SOMETHING TO WEAR
    T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, thongs, etc.
  • SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH
    Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo,
    slinky, finger puppets, wind up torch, etc. (No battery operated items)*
  • SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE
    Soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips,
    scrunchies, etc.(No toothpaste)*
  • SOMETHING SPECIAL
    Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note
    or photo of yourself.

What not to pack

  • ITEMS THAT LEAK OR MELT
    Including toothpaste, shampoo, bubbles, plasticine/playdough, batteries.
  • FOOD OR LOLLIES
    Of any kind (due to shipping regulations) including medicines and vitamins.
  • USED OR DAMAGED ITEMS
    Including clothing and toys.
  • BREAKABLE ITEMS
    Such as glass, porcelain, mirrors.
  • ITEMS THAT CAN SCARE OR HARM A CHILD
    Examples are knives, war-related toys and toy guns.
  • GAMBLING-RELATED ITEMS
    For example, play money and playing cards.
  • ANYTHING OF A RELIGIOUS, RACIAL OR POLITICAL NATURE