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Mini Vinnies Commissioning Ceremony

At Friday’s Mass our Mini Vinnies participated in a Commissioning Ceremony where they were welcomed into the St. Vincent de Paul society. The Mini Vinnies are the youngest members of the SVP organisation who try to treat others as they would like to be treated.  During the ceremony, they made a pledge to embody the values of kindness and service.  Well done to them all.

Mini Vinnies Jacket Appeal – ‘Warm Hearts, Warm Coats’

Our amazing Mini Vinnies group has come up with a brilliant idea to help children in our school who might not have a warm jacket this winter. They are asking everyone to take part in a special Winter Jacket Appeal – ‘Warm Hearts, Warm Coats’.

Here’s how it works:

👀 See – Look at your jackets at home. Is there one you’ve outgrown?

💭 Think – Could someone else use it to stay warm this winter?

🤲 Do – Bring it into school and help make a difference!

If your child got a new jacket during the October holiday, maybe they could bring their old one to school on Friday 24 October. We’ll keep the jackets safe in school so they’re ready for anyone who needs one.

This is a lovely way to live out the Mini Vinnies motto: See, Think, Do — seeing people in need, thinking about how we can help, and doing something kind.

Thank you for being generous and thoughtful. Every jacket will help someone feel warmer and happier this winter.

With love and thanks,

The Mini Vinnies 💙

Request for donations

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of our exciting expansion of play-based learning in the Primary 1 classroom, we’re looking to enrich our resources and create even more engaging experiences for our young learners.

We would be grateful for any donations of the following items:

Kitchen utensils (child-safe and suitable for imaginative play)

Baby care equipment (such as dolls, bottles, baths, blankets, etc.)

Jigsaws (age-appropriate)

Role play toys (props, or themed play items)

If you have any items at home that your child has outgrown, we’d love to give them a new life in our classroom. Donations can be handed in to the school office or brought in with your child.

Thank you for your continued support.