Amesbury school pupils visit care home ahead of closure

Year 6 students from Christ the King Catholic School in Amesbury visited Buckland Court care home to deliver flowers and spend time with residents, sharing stories and offering companionship.

The flowers were donated by pupils and formed part of the school’s May Liturgy and Crowning of Mary celebration.

Pupils deliver their flowers to Buckland Court care home. (Image: Christ the King Catholic School)

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 brough smiles and a real sense of community spirit."

The visit, part of the school’s annual tradition, supports its values of stewardship, love and respect, and is designed to help pupils understand the importance of kindness and community.

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.

"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.”