St. Paul Catholic School has exceeded their Mitten Tree donation goal within the first week of their campaign.
Leading up to December 9, staff and students in the grade 3 class at St. Paul organized a mitten tree campaign in support of local schools and organizations in need around Guelph.
The grade 3 classes made posters, read announcements and collected daily from classes around the school.
“Our goal is to fill 3 Christmas trees with donations, which we already exceeded during the first week of our campaign!” shared Julie Barr, grade 3 teacher. “We have even received donations from former St. Paul alumni at Bishop MacDonell who still wish to contribute and be involved in the Mitten Tree.”
Originally initiative by a retired St. Paul staff member, Mary Hebden, who still plays an important role and helps with organizing, sorting and the delivery of the items.
Collecting new hats, mitts, scarves and socks, the campaign also accepts gently used boots, coats and snowsuits.
“We feel it is important for the students to learn and understand the importance of giving to others, especially during the Christmas season. Their sense of pride they display when the collect the items is evident, and they are very excited to see the tree filling up with donations!” shared Laurie Hayes, grade 3 teacher. “We would like to thank all of the members of the St. Paul community who donate, distribute and help make the Mitten Tree such a successful initiative each year!”
Items will be collected until next Thursday, December 9. Items will be sorted and then delivered on Friday, December 10. Donations can be dropped between the doors at the front entrance of St. Paul.
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