The Big Lunch: Primary School Assembly

Bring your community together and celebrate the power of friendship with this uplifting primary school assembly presentation. Designed for The Big Lunch, the UK’s biggest annual community party, this resource teaches students that we are stronger when we work together.

This 12-page presentation explores the heart of community spirit and the simple joy of sharing:

• The Story of the Eden Project: Explains how the idea began in Cornwall in 2009 with the belief that neighbors can tackle any challenge if they know one another.
• Food and Friendship: Focuses on the “Sharing is Key” rule—inviting everyone to the table, regardless of what dish they bring, because the conversation is what matters most.
• A National Celebration: Highlights the incredible scale of the event, with over 9 million people taking part in a single year!
• Breaking the Shyness: Addresses the importance of reducing loneliness by encouraging a simple “Hello” to neighbors we may have lived next to for years.
• Three Steps to Success: A simple guide for students to help organize their own celebration: Invite, Decorate, and Share.
• Fun and Games: Showcases the activities that make street parties special, from sack races to giant board games and home-baked treats.
• Eco-Friendly Hosting: Includes “Top Tips” for a sustainable lunch, like using reusable plates and cleaning up together.

• Promotes British Values: Directly supports themes of Mutual Respect, Tolerance, and Community Cohesion.
• Summer Term Highlight: An ideal resource for the first weekend in June to encourage school-wide or local neighborhood engagement.
• Visually Cheerful: Filled with images of colorful bunting, long trestle tables, and neighbors laughing together.
• Ready to Use: A professional, high-quality presentation that allows you to deliver an inspiring assembly with no extra preparation.

Download this primary school assembly today and help your students turn neighbors into friends this June!