Pupils from a primary school in Canning Town celebrated an early Christmas with a lunch for the elderly.

Newham Recorder: Pupils gave out 20 hampers to elderly residents. Picture: Star Lane PrimaryPupils gave out 20 hampers to elderly residents. Picture: Star Lane Primary (Image: Archant)

Last week, Star Lane Primary students enjoyed a festive meal and singalong with vulnerable and elderly Newham residents at Custom House and Canning Town Community Centre.

As part of their annual Shooting Stars project, the children gave out 20 festive hampers and sang Christmas songs.

Every winter at Star, Year 4 pupils support a community group in a bid to develop their empathy and compassion skills. Pupils raised money through cake sales to pay for their Shooting Star hampers.

The students giving out the hampers were helped by Custom House councillor, Sarah Ruiz.

Newham Recorder: The lunch was part of their Shooting Stars project, which Year 4 pupils take part in every year. Picture: Star Lane PrimaryThe lunch was part of their Shooting Stars project, which Year 4 pupils take part in every year. Picture: Star Lane Primary (Image: Archant)

Headteacher at Star Primary, Lisle von Buchenroder, said: “I am proud of our pupils and the work they have done to support isolated individuals.

“This is their opportunity to send out shooting stars to our friends in the community.”

Newham Recorder: As students gave out the hampers, residents were treated to a Christmas meal and there was a festive singalong. Picture: Star Lane PrimaryAs students gave out the hampers, residents were treated to a Christmas meal and there was a festive singalong. Picture: Star Lane Primary (Image: Archant)