The lure of a homework- and test-free week helped motivate the 98 students at the small École des Voyageurs French language school in Langley’s Walnut Grove community to raising a record amount for the food bank this month.
They collected 957 items weighing 914 lbs. during the annual school donation drive.
“We may be tiny, but our school spirit is mighty,” administrator Marie Fraser said.
“It just goes to prove that you don’t have to be a big major corporation to be able to help others at Christmas time — anyone can do it, regardless of their size,” Fraser added.
It was the first time a prize was offered for the most donations — no tests or homework for a week.
One class won for the most items, while two others tied for the most by weight.
The school is also giving more than 50 brand new gifts to the Langley Christmas Bureau.