St Neots school children visit care home for art session

The young pupils visited the care home residents on World Mental Health Day to take part in an art class which involved a lot of hand painting (and washing).

It was the first time the school children had visited the care home. They took part in an art workshop and with help from the residents they had created helped lots of colourful pieces of art.

Sophie Bolger, wellbeing lead at the school, said: “We were invited to take a group of children to Henbrook House to take part in an exciting art project.

St Neots school children visit residents of care home (Image: Submitted)

“We know being creative is a great way to improve our wellbeing and the children loved being creative and also getting to meet the residents of the care home, who also had lots of fun getting involved with hand printed pictures.

“It was lovely to see, and hear, all the interesting conversations going on between the two groups, the children aged between five and six and the residents quite a lot older.

“There were lots of smiles, laughter, and wonderful chats and everyone produced some lovely artwork at the end of it too. The trip meant so much to the children and the residents and we’re so pleased we had the opportunity to take part.”

St Neots children visit care home for special art session (Image: Submitted)

The school in St Neots also encouraged students to wear yellow on the day, to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.

They also took part in lots of activities during the day following the My Happy Mind programme, which students at the school have access to.

It is an app, backed by the NHS, which promotes mental health and wellbeing and encourages children to learn strategies and techniques to boost their mental health.