Shocked by pictures and stories in the press the S6 Caritas students, supported by Mr. McMahon, Principal Teacher of Religious Education and Mrs. Burton, Principal Teacher of English, have responded by launching an appeal to gather essentials for those refugees currently living in Calais. In response to an appeal by local volunteers from the group Wishaw to Calais, the school have set up their own group to raise awareness and co-ordinate efforts, by collecting as much as possible by the end of September (for transportation in mid-October.) Donations of toiletries (wipes, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap etc.) can be handed in to the school or given to any student to hand in.