Cessnock East Public School's stage one students are hoping to make Christmas brighter for families in need.
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The students are collecting donations to create Christmas hampers for the Salvation Army.
Classroom teacher Sharni Wynands said initiative came about when the students were learning about "what the world needs now" as part of their history project.
"In this project we have been learning about celebrations and traditions and how they have changed over time. As part of their project they have came up with an initiative to donate back to the community to make Christmas brighter for those in need," she said.
The students are asking for donations of new toys, non-perishable items (such as canned food, spreads and drinks), toiletries (including soap, shampoo and conditioner) and Christmas items including crackers, lollies and puddings.
Donations can be dropped off at the school's front office until Friday, November 27.
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Krystal Sellars
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
