Annual Christmas Lunch Held

On Thursday morning A.E. Peacock Collegiate held their annual Christmas lunch.

“We started this tradition about six years ago. It’s something that will bring us together and give everybody a nice full belly before Christmas comes,” Tana Arnott principal of A.E. Peacock Collegiate said.

Start of the line as the first meals are dished up - MJ Independent photo

The dinner was put on as part of a group effort.

“We are really excited because our staff is on board. They cooked all the turkeys and the hams. And our SCC (School Community Council) with our parents helped out a lot bringing in the potatoes, and all of desserts for the kids and they’re here serving today,” Arnott said.

The lines were packed as grades lined up for food at their allotted times - MJ Independent photo

The Collegiate has just under 700 student enrolled with Arnott stating the attendance on Wednesday was high so approximately 600 students took part in the lunch.

“It’s very exciting…it’s been a great day,” she said.