Somervale students 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. However, in certain parts of the Philippines, these are considered luxuries. 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, 86 boxes were filled.
Miss Hockley will now be visiting the Philippines at the beginning of December to
ensure the safe delivery of our students’ donations. Well done to all of you and
especially the E-Team for promoting such a worthy cause. More information at: www.mercyinaction.org.uk/2015/09/christmas-shoebox-appeal-2015/