YOUNG and old bonded over books at a Leamington care home.
Year 6 pupils from St Patrick’s Catholic School visited Jubilee House for an intergenerational reading afternoon.
The youngsters read their books aloud to residents and then they chatted about their favourite authors and characters.
The residents were impressed by the children’s reading skills and several former teachers noted their high level of engagement.
The visit was organised after Janet, a teacher from St Patrick’s, reached out to Jubilee House, expressing the school’s interest in becoming more involved with the community.
The event was so well received that the children and residents are already eager for the next visit. Later this month, the students will return for a ‘Pumpkin Arts and Crafts’ session.
Philippa Cook, Jubilee House’s general manager, said: “It was truly heartwarming to see the genuine connections forming between our residents and the children from St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School. The way the students approached each table, introduced themselves, and offered to read to our residents was incredibly thoughtful and showed maturity beyond their years.
“One of my favourite moments was seeing a resident, who had been feeling a bit down that day, light up with joy as she chatted and laughed with a student. It was difficult to get the children to leave when the time was up, and that speaks volumes about the impact this visit had on both the young and the elderly.”
