Over the last few weeks, our school council have been planning refurbishment of outside play resources. They have already ordered some new playtime ‘huff and puff’ sports equipment but they had an idea that some toys might be nice to play with to. They have discussed what would work; what would be easy to clear away, wouldn’t matter if they are wet and wouldn’t hurt anyone. They are also keen that we re-use rather than just buy more so we are appealing for donations of things you don’t need any more – half term is a time many people have a tidy up after Christmas so could be very timely! They are looking for:

• Toy cars – Can’t be too small, hand sized, metal or plastic, no electronics, trucks/ cars/ tractors.
• Dolls – no fabric or anything which will get wet, plastic or wood.
• Solid Animals – any plastic animals, not small need to be hand sized, plastic, wood, resin, no sharp bits, farm animals, wild animals, dinosaurs.
• Construction sets – no small pieces, larger fit together type.

Please bring donations in after half term. Here is a letter from Eve, on behalf of our school council (pictures by Hugo, Celia & Florence), asking for donations:

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are looking for some cars, dolls, construction sets and animals toys for us to play with at break times. These will also help us to make friends and be happier. We aren’t asking you to go to the shops and buy something, we are asking for toys you no longer want and are appropriate for school. So, if you have anything we can re-use, that would be amazing!

from

Eve, Year 3, School Council