Operation Christmas Child

Coming home tonight with your child is a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child. Attached is a small brochure explaining the ethos behind the project and what can be included in the shoebox.

In a nutshell - if you choose to participate, you have six choices for what type of child you would like to prepare a present for. The age categories are 2-4 years old, 5-9 years old or 10-14 years old for either a boy or a girl. Cut out the label from the back of the pamphlet and place it on top of the box so that the box is correctly distributed. Instructions explaining the contents of the box are included, and can also be found at their website : http://www.samaritanspurse.ca/

Completed shoeboxes are due by Monday, November 21st. More boxes are available for your giving pleasure!


The shoeboxes are given to children in areas of the world where the joy and simplicity of the celebration of light (as so many holidays are connected to the joy found in the light and hope of the world) may be difficult to see in the darkness. There are plenty of opportunities in our own community to spread the feelings of love and hope during the holiday season as well! The YWCA Vancouver have really beautiful projects for the season, and to read more, follow the link!

http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Holiday_Giving_/138

Thank you, as always, for your support towards our school endeavours to cultivate in your children a desire to help others in a meaningful way.