The pupils from
Iceni Academy in Colchester, who regularly visit residents at Stanway Green Lodge, took part in an arts and crafts
session in time for Diwali - the festival of light.
They joined the
elderly residents in making candle holders out of old CDs and decorating them.
Pupils visit the
care home twice a month to build relationships with the residents.
Aniket Kanitkar,
manager at the care home, said: “As the children have had contact with the
elderly they just bound into the room.
“They have been
coming here for about a year now, it works really well.
“They come in
once a month with the vicar at All Saints Church too.”
Lou Cotter,
community cohesion lead at the school, said it was a fantastic opportunity for
the children to help in the community.
She said: “They
have been taking along their maths and English books and discussing their
learning with the ladies and gentlemen. The children benefit hugely.”
SOURCE: Essex County Standard, Katherine Palmer
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