"As you can imagine this is a very difficult time for the family who have been left with nothing," principal Carolyn Marino said in a letter to the school community.
The Maile's were able to find replacement housing straight away but needed suitable clothing, food and the other personal items everybody needed for day-to-day living.
"Our family has been re-housed after the fire that destroyed everything. Yesterday was the start of dealing with the overwhelming emotions of losing important papers, photos, precious memories and most importantly the sudden loss of Dad/Husband."
The family said bunk beds and double or queen beds would be helpful, as would other household items.
Bread, eggs, cereal, soup, drink sachets, toilet rolls and supermarket gift cards were also welcomed.
Any donations would make a big difference, Ms Marino said.
• Westmere School is collecting donations by Eftpos, cash or cheque into its Yellow Box and is also taking donations to its bank account: 12-3020-0460008-00.