February 24th 2012

Dear Parent/Caregiver,

You will be aware from recent media coverage that many children throughout New Zealand are attending school in clothing inappropriate for the weather conditions particularly during winter.  This is a major concern with many not having warm clothing or adequate footwear to protect them from the elements.  A lack of appropriate clothing increases their risk of illness and potentially impacts on their physical and emotional wellbeing at school and therefore their ability to learn effectively.

The ‘Care, Share and Wear’ initiative aims to address this issue across Taranaki. This voluntary programme empowers children with the opportunity to care for other children through sharing. By donating their pre-loved clothing for other children to wear they help support those less fortunate.

It is with pleasure that we inform you that your child’s school will be participating in the ‘Care, Share and Wear’ programme.  Your schools collection week will commence on Monday 27^th February  and the last day for collection will be Friday 02^nd March 2012.

If you would like your child to be involved we ask that they bring to school any surplus, pre-loved clothing during the collection week.  When checking through wardrobes or drawers for tops and pants keep an eye out for jackets, pj’s, underwear, footwear, even book bags and swimming bags! Clothing that is kindly donated will be collected from your school, sorted by a team of volunteers and very generously delivered to another Taranaki  school where they will be distributed by that school to those children who will benefit.

It is hoped that through the generous gesture of caring and sharing by our school pupils, many children will benefit.

The week that your child’s school is participating there will be’ Care Teddy Bear’ at the school reception to remind children of the week’s collection.

Kind Regards,

Linda Cook               (Care, Share and Wear)

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