Tuesday 7th February 2023

Dear Parent/Carers,

Donations for Turkey/Syria Earthquake

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the tragic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The news is devastating to all, in particular for those in our community of Turkish and Syrian heritage. I know many are personally impacted and there are some, who sadly have lost family and friends in this horrific national disaster. We send our deepest condolences.

It is at times like these that we must come together as a community to do all that we can to help.

Financial donations

Any financial donations can be made through the Day-Mer Centre, details are below:

  • Day-Mer Turkish & Kurdish Community Solidarity Centre - Bank: TSB, Sort code: 30-98-14, Account no: 00283464, Reference: Earthquake. Charity no: 1034621.

Winter clothes and essentials

The School will be collecting winter clothes and essentials (blankets, coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, baby essentials) to be shipped to Turkey and Syria. All donations must be in clean/new condition.

These are to be handed into reception as soon as possible by Thursday this week at the latest, so we may deliver before the half-term holiday.

Using the school minibus, we intend to deliver the donations to collection points. If you can support with the transport of donations, please contact Linda Perkola, Head of Resources and Services, on Lin.Per@sns.hackney.sch.uk.

If you wish to deliver clothing yourself, please see below for centres:

  • Karahasanlılar UK, 3rd Floor, Community Centre, 8 Lovelace St, London E8 4FF - collecting winter clothes and essentials (blankets, coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, baby essentials) to be shipped to Turkey and Syria.
  • Masjid Ramadan, 9-15 Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2BY - collecting winter clothes and essentials (blankets, coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, baby essentials) to be shipped to Turkey and Syria.
  • The Body Factory Gym, 57 Island Centre Way, Enfield EN3 6GS - collecting winter clothes and essentials (blankets, coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, baby essentials) to be shipped to Turkey and Syria.
  • London Express Cargo, Unit 15/16, The Highcross Centre, N15 4QN - collecting winter clothes and essentials (blankets, coats, gloves, scarves, shoes, baby essentials) to be shipped to Turkey and Syria. Donations must be given by tonight as the cargo will be leaving tomorrow, Wednesday 8th February.

On Thursday 9 February 2023, we are holding a non-uniform day to raise funds for this important cause. Students participating are asked to donate £1 contribution.

Thank you for in advance your support.

We send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected.

Zehra Jaffer