Social Justice News: St Vincent's Winter Appeal

It's time to collect our final donations... Our Whole School Competition Ends on Tuesday 2nd July!

At St Joseph's, we are continually inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus - especially His compassion for the poor and vulnerable. As a faith-filled community, we are called to follow in His footsteps by showing kindness, generosity, and love to those in need.

This term, our Year Six Social Justice Leaders - Penelope, Poppy, Jamieson, Liam, Charlotte, Lara & Ava have been helping to coordinate the St Vincent’s Winter Appeal, working closely with Adrian from our local St Vincent de Paul branch to track and organise the school’s contributions. All donations will be presented to the St Vincent’s volunteers on the last day of term - Friday, 4th of July at School Assembly.

The Social Justice leaders have been busy counting up the collections so far!

Here are the classes leading the competition

Whole school competition update....

5CD: 104 donations 

Prep PN: 94 donations 

5MH: 84 donations

Final donations will be collected on the 2nd of July and the winner of the competition will be announced at assembly on Friday morning. 

For our final collection, please see below for a list of suggested items  provided by our local branch to guide families in what is most needed during this time.

We thank you in advance for your support and kindness. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of others.

Non-perishable Foods

• Canned soups and stews

• Pasta and pasta sauce

• Rice and instant noodles

• Canned vegetables and fruit

• Breakfast cereals

Toiletries

• Toothpaste and toothbrushes

• Soap and body wash

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Deodorant

• Feminine hygiene products

*Please note that no razors can be donated. 

*It has been suggested that any blankets or warm clothes be donated directly to the charity themselves, and not brought to school.

Thank you for your support and generosity,

Alannah Harrison

Deputy Principal