As Christmas draws nearer, we are once again requesting donations for our annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. This is an important way for Bishop Druitt College students, staff, and families to practise our college values of service, justice, inclusion, and generosity of spirit.

This appeal supports two very special local organisations - Warrina Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services, and the Uniting Church Soup Kitchen. More information about each organisation is available on our Facebook page, where we have been posting videos from interviews our students conducted with representatives from Warrina and the Soupie.

We are asking for donations of Christmas gifts and non-perishable foods, to help share the joy and hope of Christmas with the people who need it most. Gifts can be for children and young people of any age, as well as for women impacted by family and domestic violence. Foods can include everyday staples, as well as special treats for celebrating Christmas. A full list of requested donations is below. We ask that any items donated please be new and unopened.

Donations can be brought to BDC any time between now and Thursday 5th December. Primary students can place items in the tubs in their classrooms, and tutor teachers will have bags available to collect donations from secondary students. We are asking each family to please donate as generously as you are able, knowing that this will look different for each family, depending on your own circumstances.

If you have any questions, please get in touch. 

Rev Lisa Williamson
Bishop Druitt College Chaplain

FOOD items:

Tins diced tomatoes
Tins baked beans or spaghetti
Pasta sauce
Instant meals
Tins of ham
Small Christmas puddings & cakes
Tins of fruit / Jelly cups
Soup in cans and packets
Poppas / cans of soft drink
Tins of stew
Tins of salmon or tuna
Pasta / noodles
Small jars of coffee / Tea bags
Long life milk and custard
Lollies / Nuts / Chocolates / Biscuits
Vegetables in cans
Variety packs of breakfast cereal
Jam, honey, vegemite, peanut butter

GIFT items:

Matchbox/toy cars
Barbie or other dolls, doll clothes, doll bottles etc.
Beach towels/buckets/toys
Self care toiletries, face masks, lip balm, moisturiser etc. (for teens/mums)
Colouring pencils/textas and colouring in books
Playsets that are easy to transport (vet playset, doctors kit, small kitchen things etc.).
Swimmers/hats for kids
Magnetic tiles/building blocks
Play food/cooking toys
Dress ups
Lego
School lunch boxes and drink bottles
Sensory/fidget toys
Sports equipment
Baby toys, rattles, play mats, teethers (baby gifts).
Oodies

Gifts with teens/older children in mind: Speakers, headphones, cinema voucher.