Syria Crisis Appeal
The High School is responding to the refugee crisis in Europe by collecting cash and clothing for distribution by the Church of Ireland to charities supporting those in greatest need of our help. All donations of clothing and other material (including cash to support the work of these charities) should be left at Reception. The material will be delivered to a collection and distribution point which is being co-ordinated by volunteers at St Patrick's Cathedral. We have been advised that donations should be made according to the priorities outlined in the list below:
Urgent need- Men's trainers Size 7-9
- Men's hiking boots Size 7-9
- Men's wellies Size 7-9
- Men's socks
- Men's underwear
- Men's tracksuit trousers
- Men's jackets small and medium size
- Men's jeans Size 28-32
- Belts
- Woolly hats
- Tents
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
- Travel bags
- Plastic bags
- Smartphones (with SIM)
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrushes
- Pots
- Pans
- Candles
Less urgent
- Women's clothes and shoes
- Children's clothes and shoes
- Jumpers and sweaters
- Nappies and baby wipes
- Tampons and feminine hygiene products
Not needed
- Sheets
- Pillows
- Suits
- Formal shoes
If you wish to volunteer to support the collection and distribution of donated material at St Patrick's Cathedral please contact the Office at the Cathedral on (01) 4359472. Alternatively, please consider making an online donation to UNICEF Ireland, Oxfam Ireland, or Christian Aid Ireland who are working hard to provide practical support to refugee groups across Europe and the Middle East. Thank you for your support.