Good Gifts
This Christmas put a smile on your loved one's face. Get them a gift which shares Jesus' birth with the children and young people of Newham.
Gifts to buy
Click on the words above the picture to find out about each gift.
Light at Christmas pack for 1 class = £5
This pack is used for Year 3 pupils (aged 7-8) to make a Christingle and explore the symbolism of Jesus, the Light of the World.
Included in this pack is 1 orange, 1 candle, 4 toothpicks, 1 red ribbon, box of raisins, 30 starburst neon cards.
"A very nice lesson engaging the students where everyone could share ideas" (Teacher from Plaistow)
Mary's Kitchen snacks for 1 school = £10
This pack is for Year 1 pupils (aged 5-6) to meet Mary of Nazareth who shares her bread.... suddenly another visitor appears with Good News!
Included in this pack is 3 boxes of breadsticks, 1 bottle of squash, 90 compostable cups.
"My favourite thing about the visit was Mary's kitchen 'cause she gave us nice things to eat, and we saw an angel" (Pupil from Forest Gate)
Christmas around the World Training for 1 volunteer = £20
This pays to train one volunteer to share with Year 5 pupils (aged 9-10) how they celebrate Christmas and its impact on their life.
Included is 1 hour session by a Faith in Schools worker on how to share your faith appropriately in the classroom.
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join in and share, I really appreciate it and I really enjoy spending time with these children" (Volunteer from a Stratford church)
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