College Leadership Team
St Mary's Catholic College
Christmas Hamper Appeal - Making a Difference Together
Last year, our College community donated goods that contributed to the 400 Christmas hampers distributed by St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) to support families across the Cairns region.
This year, we are once again inviting every family to get involved by adding just one item from the suggested hamper list to their weekly shopping. Whether it is cereal, long-life milk, pasta, tinned fruit, biscuits or a Christmas treat, every donation will help make a difference to local families doing it tough.
Students can bring their donated items to their Pastoral Groups, where baskets will be filled and prepared for distribution through SVdP. To add some friendly competition, House points will be awarded for every basket contributed.
In Week 5, a gold coin fundraising event will be held during assembly. All money raised will be donated to SVdP to help purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, ensuring families receive nutritious food alongside the donated pantry items.
Throughout the year, our outreach programs support communities locally, nationally and internationally. While initiatives such as Caritas and Catholic Mission support communities in need more broadly, the Christmas Hamper Appeal provides a meaningful opportunity to directly support members in our own Cairns community.
Together, we can make a difference.
In faith, hope and love,
Andrea O'Grady,
Assistant Principal - Identity & Outreach
