Our Reception children enjoyed a very special visit to Buxton Lodge Care Home this week as part of the launch of our new Buxton Buddies initiative. This exciting project will see our pupils visiting the residents each month to share activities, conversation and smiles, helping to build meaningful intergenerational connections within our local community.
This first visit coincided with National Hedgehog Day, making it extra memorable. The children and residents were delighted to meet a selection of animals brought into the home, giving everyone the opportunity to learn more about hedgehogs and other small creatures. There was lots of curiosity, gentle handling, and wonderful conversations as the children and residents shared the experience together.
The visit was filled with laughter, kindness and moments of genuine connection. Our pupils showed incredible empathy and confidence, and it was heart-warming to see how much joy their presence brought to the residents.
We are incredibly proud of our Reception class and look forward to many more visits with our Buxton Buddies throughout the year. This initiative reflects our commitment to kindness, community and nurturing social responsibility in even our youngest learners.
Miss A Wright
Reception Teacher