Reminder – Christmas Appeal

28 November 2025 

Dear Parents/Carers,

Spreading Joy and Living Out Our Catholic Values This Christmas

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we are reminded of the profound meaning of the Christmas season: a time of love, compassion, and generosity. In the spirit of Christ’s teaching to care for one another, we are delighted to launch our Christmas Appeal and invite your family to participate.

Through this initiative, we hope to reflect the Catholic values of charity, service, and solidarity. By coming together as a faith-filled community, we can bring hope and joy to those who are struggling during this sacred time of year.

Each homeroom will be asked to bring in specific items to support the members of the Community who are in need this Christmas. 

– 01 Homerooms: Cereals & grains, e.g. cereal (no nuts), rice, pasta

– 02 Homerooms: Snacks, e.g. biscuits, muesli bars, chips, crackers

– 03 Homerooms: Drinks, e.g. poppers, cordial, long-life milk

– 04 Homerooms: Tinned Foods, e.g. tuna, beans, vegetables

– 05 Homerooms: Festive treats, e.g. chocolate (no nuts), custard, fruit mince pies

– 06 Homerooms: Home essentials, e.g. tea bags, instant coffee, Ziplock bags

The Vinnies team will work with Mr Formosa and some student leaders to collect items to support the Hampers but are welcome to contribute to the snack packs as well if they’d like. 

This appeal is more than a collection from the College. It is a chance to embody the love of Christ through action. As Pope Leo XIV reminds us, “May the Lord Jesus, bless and guide your efforts for the true flourishing of the human family”. 

We hope your family will join us in making this appeal a meaningful expression of our Catholic faith and values. Students can bring their donations on any day as the Student Leaders will collect them during homeroom. 

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. May this Advent season fill your home with peace, love, and joy as we prepare to welcome Christ into our hearts.

Kind regards,

Patrick Gittani Leader of Religious Life

Thomas Boyle Leader of Religious Life

Campbell Girke Leader of Social Justice

Mr Colm McCaughan
Religious Education Coordinator