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BWA PTA – Toy Donation to Support Local Charities
November 29 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
On Friday 29th November, together with APL Ecole de Wix, we will be supporting HomeStart Wandsworth, Young People Matter and Streatham Youth & Community Trust
with a COLLECTION OF NEW TOYS & GAMES, for children aged 0 to 16 years old, taking place at school at drop off.
The festive period is difficult for many, with more and more families struggling to make ends meet. This is why we are very happy to partner with 3 fantastic local charities again this year.
These organisations are working all year round to help and support disadvantaged families. The new toys and games will all be distributed to children at Christmas parties hosted by the charities in December.
For many of these children, it will be the only present they get this year. We would be most grateful if you wanted to help and bring a smile to their faces!
To ensure every child receives a present, we would like to ask each year group to buy for a specific age range:
- Nursery & Reception: 0 to 4 years old
- Year 1 & Year 2: 5 to 7 years old
- Year 3, Year 4 & Year 5: 8 to 11 years old
- Year 6: 11 to 16 years old
For some inspiration, here is a wish list shared by the charities:
- For younger ones: baby sensory toys, soft toys, games, arts & crafts, puzzles, books, cars, building blocks, action figures, …
- For older ones (10+): books, board games, sports equipment (balls, rackets, etc.), selection boxes, bath sets, re-usable water bottles, …
All gifts must be NEW and unwrapped (but you can add a bow if you’d like to).
Please note that for health & safety reasons, the charities cannot accept clothes or second-hand/used items.
In return for their donations, children are invited to wear their favourite Christmas jumper or festive outfit at school that day.
Many thanks for your kind and generous support!
Optional extra information for Nursery & Reception parents and carers
HomeStart Wandsworth, who is supporting 0 to 4 years old children, have just done a new partnership with two local toy shops – Chalkboard and QT Toys – on Northcote Road.
Both shops have a wishlist from the charity for that age group. Should you wish to support a local business as well, simply ask for the wishlist and quote HomeStart Wandsworth when purchasing your gift.