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Mecca Glen School ends the year with community BBQ

Students at Mecca Glen School celebrated two big accomplishments at their year-end barbecue Thursday, June 25.
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Kindergarten students at Mecca Glen School are recognized during an end of the year celebration Thursday

Students at Mecca Glen School celebrated two big accomplishments at their year-end barbecue Thursday, June 25.

The first was a fun Kindergarten graduation and the send off of its Grade 9 students as they age out of the school. Acting principal Sean Lougheed said it is a significant day for students, but also a time for the community to come together.

“Today’s a celebration, to celebrate the Grade 9s that are going off, to celebrate the Kindergarten students, but mostly it’s about the community together celebrating the entire year,” said Lougheed.

Parents brought potluck for the barbecue and Sanjel staff brought a community barbecue to grill burgers for the afternoon. “Really it’s just a celebration for the year, about the kids,” Lougheed added.

He added that with students, parents and teachers coming together at the end of the year, it gives everyone a chance to recognize the hard work everyone has done over the year. Lougheed says the entire process is collaborative.

“The big kids are just as much a part of the education helping the young ones grow and also learning from that,” said Lougheed. “Being a part of that definitely makes this community a special place.”

A big accomplishment this year has been the fundraising efforts for a new playground. Lougheed said organizers have helped bring approximately $85,000 to the project.

“They’re trying to get to about $130,000. They’re getting close,” he stated.

Being able to reach as much as is already raised is a significant accomplishment, said Lougheed. “They will be building next year,” he said confidently.