THE generations came together at a school’s world war one tea party.

The British School in Wotton-Under-Edge hosted a tea party for the local senior citizens on Monday, November 10th.

Staff and pupils welcomed 72 citizens to learn from each other, commemorate the first world war and reflect on the school’s term value of generosity.

The pupils made cakes and sandwiches for the guests and served the citizens refreshments throughout the party. The school orchestra and singing club entertained all by performing well known war tunes for a group sing-along.

Headteacher, Jane Clarkson said: “It was an excellent day. We had a sing-along of wartime favourites and by the end of the party the majority of the school came together to be with the citizens and sing.

“Each term we have a new value, last year it was the value of respect and it was important to tie in the theme of generosity at the party.”

Governors and staff also joined in with the war themed musical feast. The tea party also encouraged all to reflect on those who sacrificed during world conflicts.

Mrs Clarkson said: “We’ve had a lot of really positive feedback from the people who came along, lots of letters thanking us and asking us to do it again. We are pleased and proud of all the pupils and hope to have another tea party.”