Seasonal joy spread to Daventry care home as it partners with school for new pen pal scheme

By Lucie Green
Published 15th Apr 2021, 11:21 BST
Updated 15th Apr 2021, 11:40 BST
Preparing to send cards and treats.Preparing to send cards and treats.
Preparing to send cards and treats.
A care home has teamed up with students at Daventry Hill School for a newly-launched pen pal scheme, connecting residents within their homes with pupils.

Students shared seasonal joy with Astley Hall by sending hand-crafted cards, letters and Easter eggs.

Staff at the home said the gifts were gratefully received by residents, who have been busy writing replies to the children.

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Stacey Drake, careers and employability lead at Daventry Hill School, an award-winning school with students with cognition and learning difficulties, said: "We have started a partnership with Astley Hall to set up a pen-pal scheme.

Preparing to send cards and treats.Preparing to send cards and treats.
Preparing to send cards and treats.

"Students have sent in their first letters and treats and next week we are getting a visit from Daniel Worley, events co-ordinator, from the home who is going to spend some time with students about the different work opportunities are available in a care home, and also deliver some replies to their letters.

"We are hoping to grow on our partnership, offering support to the care home where possible."

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