Year 6 pupils from Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, visited Buckland Court care home to deliver flower arrangements and spend time with residents as part of an annual community tradition.
The pupils donated flowers which were transformed into colourful displays before being shared with residents at the care home.
During the visit, children chatted with residents, shared stories and offered companionship, with staff saying the experience reflected the school’s values of stewardship, love and respect.
The Year 6 pupils were accompanied by teacher Miss Grieve and teaching assistant Miss Rossall.
The flowers had previously been part of the school’s May Liturgy and Crowning of Mary celebration on Thursday 7 May. Fr George, priest at Christ the King Catholic Church in Amesbury, gave a blessing to the children before they delivered the arrangements.
Billie Wicks, Activities Coordinator at Buckland Court, said, “The beautiful flowers and friendly visit from the students at Christ the King meant so much to our residents. Thank you for bringing such joy and kindness into Buckland Court.
“As Buckland Court prepares for its upcoming closure, moments like these mean even more to our residents. It brought smiles and a real sense of community spirit.”
Sophie Short, headteacher at Christ the King Catholic School, said, “We are incredibly proud of the compassion and maturity our pupils showed during their visit to Buckland Court.
“These visits are something our pupils always look forward to, and this one was especially poignant given the upcoming closure of the home. Spending time with residents and sharing conversation and company is a truly valuable experience for our children, reflecting the values at the heart of our school community.”
Helen Taylor, CEO of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, said, “Experiences like this are so valuable for young people. They build confidence and communication skills while benefiting from meaningful contact with older generations.”
