PUPILS from a school in Winterbourne invited senior citizens from across the area to a tea party.

The event on Thursday, March 30 was a part of many Community Reach activities Silverhill School intends to run throughout the year.

Everybody in the school contributed to the event from reception, who made cards, and Year 6’s who acted as hosts, serving hot drinks, cake and sandwiches and chatting to the senior visitors about their lives.

James Walker, ten, said: “Having the seniors around to our school was a brilliant experience for everyone involved.

“Whilst talking to the senior citizens we all heard amazing stories.

“For instance, I met a man who was 95 and he worked in the navy during the war. Unfortunately, he lost his eye but the stories he told were amazing.

“When we asked him where he travelled while in the navy he said: ‘It would be easier to say where I hadn’t been’.”

Pupils from the little and big choir also performed, with Year 1’s playing recorders with members of the schools dance group also playing their part.

Three of the school’s ten-year-old spoke about how much they enjoyed the event.

Sienna, said: “We can all agree that we have learnt something at this fascinating and fun event.”

Phoebe, said: “I was really inspired to spend a little time with a wonderful lady, she was so friendly.”

Keira, said: “I loved meeting and chatting to this man who had recently turned 100 years old. He had wonderful stories he shared with me.”

All in attendance took part in an enjoyable game of Bingo.

The school’s principal Julian Capper told the Gazette: “This event is so important for recognizing and honouring the elderly folk, who are the bastions of our community, but also to our young people.

“They will appreciate the contribution made by people like these to the way of life they are fortunate enough to inherit. It was wonderful to witness the warmth of the meeting of these generations.”