From: Mohamed, Pri 5, of Stamford Primary School
Things I would put in my care parcel: nine baby bottles, five small diaper packs.
My note to the woman who gave birth to nine babies:
Dear madam,
I want to give you this care parcel because you might have money problems at home. I think you are very happy to give birth to nine babies, and maybe your parents must be even happier than you are. So, I am happy for you, too. I chose these items because you could have less money with you right now because of the coronavirus situation. I hope you will have the best babies and that your babies will grow well.
Regards,
haafil
From: Jade, Pri 5, CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel
I would like to choose the article “Children suffer” and give the gift box to Karam Abu Muwwad, a Palestinian teenager. I would like to provide books to relieve stress, a little board game, a first aid kit, and some mind stretching toys. This is the letter I would like to write to Karam Abu Muwwad:
Dear Karam,
How are you? I heard that you are not 100% comfortable in Gaza now as adults fight. I have chosen four items specially for you, so that you will feel better despite the ongoing situation:
Books to relieve stress
I heard that at some points in time, you get fairly frustrated, so, I think these books will help you to control your emotions!
A little board game
Little board games can help cheer you up when you are not in such a good mood. Maybe you could invite a few neighbours or friends over to your place and ask them to play some board games with you? You won’t feel that bored! Besides, board games are fun!
A first aid kit
First aid kits are very important. For example, if you see adults injured, you can do a small dressing on their wounds so that they will heal faster. Simple steps of bandaging up someone’s wounds could even save a life! That’s why I chose the first aid kit as one of the items.
Mind stretching toys
I also chose mind stretching toys so that if you are bored and have nothing to do, you can take mind stretching toys to fidget with and get your brain working! For example, there are two rings connected together with a small gap in between them. Your goal is to try to get those two rings separated!
I hope these items amaze you! I hope that this situation in Gaza ends as soon as possible so that you have a good life again. I hope you can remain optimistic every day despite everything that is happening!
Cheers,
Jade