School performs for gift appeal

Woy Woy Public School has performed at the launch of a Christmas gift appeal.

The group of Year 2 students performed several Christmas songs to staff and shoppers at Deepwater Plaza in Woy Woy on November 12 to celebrate the start of the Kmart gift appeal.

Kmart managing director Mr Guy Russo said he hoped Peninsula residents would support the cause by collecting more than 2226 gifts to beat last year's record.

"While the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal provides hope and inspiration to thousands of Australians in need at Christmas time," Mr Russo said.

"Woy Woy raised a phenomenal number of gifts locally last year and we hope residents will again dig deep to help reach our national target of over 400,000 gifts this year."

Gifts will be distributed by The Salvation Army and can be donated at any Kmart store right up until Christmas Eve, according to Mr Russo.

Mr Russo said people of all ages need support, in particular, boys and girls aged 10 to 12 years.

He said a few simple ideas include books, clothing, games, toys and sports equipment.

Press release, 12 Nov 2009 Rod Jago, Sefiani Communications Group