Christmas Box Appeal for Your School
Guidance and resources to help you make the most of the Christmas Box Appeal.
Guidance and resources to help you make the most of the Christmas Box Appeal.
We would love to have your support, but our logistics coverage is mainly limited to Southern England, South & West London, the West Midlands and South Wales. If you are northeast of the M40, west of the M5 or east of the M/A23 do get in touch and we’ll see how we can get you involved.
This is the standard way of making boxes. The process usually looks something like:
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This way offers the chance for the school to create lessons around the appeal. Aspects can include social responsibility, giving and even maths (see below). It also means that everybody gets a chance to participate – ensuring that those who may not be able to make a box in the normal way have an opportunity to join in.
Sweets
Small toys
Balls
Jigsaws
Small “Loom” kits
Combs & hair accessories
Pens/pencils/cases
Colouring books
Sticker books
Toothpaste/brushes
Soap/facecloths
Gloves/Hats/Scarves
In addition, empty shoeboxes will need to be sourced (max size 395mm long x 240mm wide x 118mm deep). Buying items in bulk will be cheaper and less time intensive for the parents. In some schools the PTA adopt the project and raise funds to add to the donated items. We also ask for £3 per box to help with shipping and distribution costs. This can be requested of parents or the PTA could target this.
A number of schools are now adopting this second approach and have found it to be a very effective means of teaching about related issues as well as supporting a positive cause. It can help cover a number of curriculum items and has involved the whole school as even those whose parents cannot contribute get the chance to join in with the box making.
Downloadable templates and materials to support OPTION 2.
Download 1: A combined note and list (A5) for parents that you can edit and print to suit.
Change dates and add other information to suit your timetable.
The template varies the list of items a little, so try and give out equal numbers of each list. Hopefully this will help to get an even spread of suitable items.
Download 2: Cover letter to go with the list above.
Download 1: A combined note and list (A5) for parents that you can edit and print to suit.
Change dates and add other information to suit your timetable.
The template varies the list of items a little, so try and give out equal numbers of each list. Hopefully this will help to get an even spread of suitable items.
Download 2: Cover letter to go with the list above.
If you would like to join in with the appeal this year, please do get in touch at rich.parsons@fscinet.org or 01722 580192.
Would you like to bring some of your pupils to help us sort and pack the boxes? It’s another way for children to get involved and it also gives them a chance to volunteer in a safe, controlled environment. Get in touch at rich.parsons@fscinet.org to find out more.
Information about the 2021 Christmas Box depot, including location and opening times, will appear here soon.