The community Christmas lunch was first launched last year and it was such a success that the principal decided to host the event again – and everyone in the community was welcome. The lunch took place on Friday, December 22 and it was an amazing event enjoyed by all that attended.
Sally Hodgson, principal at Beacon View Primary Academy, said: “We are here for our second, and what we hope will become our annual community Christmas lunch. The idea is that we bring together as many different members of the community as possible, so families, elderly people, anyone who wants to join us and it’s just about bringing everyone together to celebrate Christmas really.
"We believe that community and our local community, not just our school family but the wider family beyond our school doors, is really important for our children.”
See 11 heartwarming pictures from the community Christmas lunch:
1. Beacon View Primary Academy
Beacon View Primary Academy in Paulsgrove held their annual community Christmas lunch on Friday, December 22. Pictured is: (l-r) Cherri Hunt, Paul Reader and Katy Hickman, kitchen manager. Picture: Sarah Standing (221223-4083) Photo: Sarah Standing
2. Beacon View Primary Academy
Beacon View Primary Academy in Paulsgrove held their annual community Christmas lunch on Friday, December 22. Pictured is: (middle) Penny Mordaunt MP with (left) Sally Hodgson, principal at Beacon View Primary Academy and (right) Vikki Gidney, cluster community officer for the United Learning schools. Picture: Sarah Standing (221223-4033) Photo: Sarah Standing
3. Beacon View Primary Academy
Beacon View Primary Academy in Paulsgrove held their annual community Christmas lunch on Friday, December 22. Picture: Sarah Standing (221223-4040) Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Beacon View Primary Academy
Beacon View Primary Academy in Paulsgrove held their annual community Christmas lunch on Friday, December 22. Pictured is: Scarlett Muscat (11) handing out brownies. Picture: Sarah Standing (221223-4042) Photo: Sarah Standing