In pictures: Ryvers Primary pupils visit Langley Care Home

A care home had a special visit from a group of primary school children as part of a partnership which is aiming to create ‘special bonds between generations’.

Children from Ryvers Primary School, in Trelawney Avenue, visited the Langley Care Home, in Ramblers Lane, on Wednesday for a day of carols, cooking and crafts.

A partnership was launched between the school and care home in October with the aim to bring the young and older generations in Slough closer together.

During their visit, the youngsters sang festive carols to the care home’s residents before teaming up with them to take part in a host of challenges including Christmas wreath and biscuit making.

The groups also got their creative hats on as they crafted their own handmade Christmas trees out of paper.

Roxana Chirita, activities co-ordinator at Langley Care Home, said the children brought an enthusiasm and energy to the care home and hoped that both generations had benefited from the partnership.

“The premise of this partnership was to create a bond between the younger generations and the residents,” Roxana said.

“We also wanted to cultivate respect and appreciation for the elderly and give the children an opportunity to learn from them.

“We know from our experience how good the influence of the younger generations can be for the residents.

 “It’s having a fantastic influence and gives the younger generations a chance to get connected because they have a lot of things to know.”

The tables will be turned in February when residents from the care home visit the children in school to take part in their choir rehearsals.

Roxana hopes that the scheme’s success can be continued into the next academic year.