Supporting local families in need

Year 7 and 8 Saint Ignatius College Homeroom Teachers are collecting goods to donate on your behalf to Geelong Mums. Geelong Mums does an outstanding job, ensuring that the children of Geelong do not go without. They provide an extensive range of baby goods right through to items and clothing for up to 16 year olds.

The Year 7 and 8 teams are role modelling to students just how easy it can be to get involved in your local community. On Wednesday 1^st August staff will take all collected items to Geelong Mums and spend the afternoon packing these items away on their shelves. We are asking each Year 7 and 8 family to make a donation towards this very important organisation.

Please find below a list of items that the Geelong Mums have specifically requested.

However, if you are unsure of specific items that you have in mind please visit their website at: https://www.geelongmums.org

Items needed:

• Children’s clothing, size 12-16 in particular (new or used)
• Baby formula- stage one
• Nappies- all sizes
• Baby wipes
• Children’s toiletries, e.g. shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes
• Baby toiletries, e.g. nappy rash cream, bath wash, shampoo etc.

Please note that as staff are using their personal cars to transport items, we are unable to receive large goods, such as prams and cots. Geelong Mums are more than happy however to accept these items during drop off times at their Geelong site, should they be deemed suitable. Please ensure that all used items that are donated are in good condition and please ensure that used clothing is washed. Each Year 7 and 8 homeroom will have a box where items can be donated, donations will be accepted from the first day of term three.

Thank you in anticipation of your support.

Ms. Tory Wood Year 7 Co-ordinator and Mrs. Deborah Hodge Year 8 Co-ordinator