Collecting for Smith Family

A Peninsula preschool centre has collected items for the Smith Family after one of its students expressed her concern for families that don't have enough money to buy toys and food.

Wallaby St Early Learning Centre manager Ms Danielle Leete said the staff and students decided to collect stationery items for children who were at school but couldn't afford these items for their learning.

"We pride ourselves on being a part of the community particularly on the Peninsula," said Ms Leete.

"We have such generous families that when we put out a cry for help it is answered.

"We educate children in all areas of development and we realise that children need to belong to their community.

"We contacted the Smith family and they were happy to distribute the stationery goods to the people that needed them," said Ms Leete.

"We have collected at least 20 items but are hoping for at least 50, which I know we can get from our families at the service."

Email, 14 Mar 2012 Danielle Leete, Wallaby St Early Learning Centre