Helping the local community by donating Christmas Hampers

One of the new festive activities we are introducing to Cowley Academy is to give something back to the local community by creating ‘Christmas Hampers’ for the residents at the Gosberton House Care Home.

This is an opportunity for the whole school to get involved in this seasonal initiative to provide some festive cheer. As some of the elderly people at the Gosberton House Care Home may have no family or friends, this act of kindness will definitely be much appreciated at Christmas.

Each form will have the same sized box to dress in their very own Christmas theme, whether that is using wrapping paper or painting and decorating. Then students in each form are asked to donate an item to put in the hamper.

The Christmas hampers are scheduled to be delivered to the Gosberton House Care Home in the last week of term so everyone should bring in their donations by Monday 12th December 2022 at the latest.

ABOUT THE GOSPERTON HOUSE CARE HOME

Gospeton House is family run care home offering 24 hour care for those who find it difficult to cope at home or need more help than their personal carers can provide at home. They have 46 residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER IDEAS

Below are some of the items you could donate:

• Biscuits
• Chocolate
• Warm socks
• Scarfs
• Gloves
• Slippers
• Hot chocolate
• Tea bags
• Coffee
• Toiletries
• Puzzle books
• Handmade gifts
• Tinned food (Soup etc.)
• Porridge
• Mince pies
• Books
• Mugs

Please do not donate anything alcoholic (including chocolates), candles, boiled sweets, nuts and fresh / short life food.