Somervale students have continued to show their charitable nature by supporting the
organisation, Mercy in Action.
All students were invited to fill a shoebox with an assortment of goodies which would then be shipped to the Philippines ready for Christmas. The types of gifts that were included in the boxes would be considered slightly unusual in the UK. A list provided by Mercy in Action of essential items to include was: two tins of meat or fish, soap bars, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, paper and pens – all items which we take for granted. Beth Hockley, a former Geography Teacher at Somervale, introduced the Shoebox Appeal to students during assemblies and the E-Team in Year 11 were responsible for collecting the shoeboxes from each tutor group. In total,
66 boxes were filled.
Mercy in Action will now be visiting the Philippines at the beginning of December to ensure the safe delivery of the students’ donations. Well done to all of you and especially the E-Team for promoting such a worthy cause. More information can be found at: www.mercyinaction.org.uk/2016/09/christmas-shoe-box-appeal-2016/