When we talk to the students about kindness we discuss the fact that kindness is contagious, it spreads from person to person. Your one act of kindness can have a ripple effect. Last week the Year 6 students from Anchorage Park School found out this was true and not just something I said to them!I delivered the flowers and cards they made to a local private hospital called The Manor which is part of the Ambridge Rose Group. The residents were so happy with the gifts they want

Our goal is connect young people with their community so why focus on kindness? We believe that talking to young people about kindness and giving back to others helps them to connect to people and feel a sense of belonging themselves. There are so many benefits to being kind not only to the people you are giving kindness to but to ourselves as well. What is kindness? Kindness is defined by doing something towards yourself and others, motivated by genuine desire to make a posi

Last week I worked with students from Anchorage Park School who all took part in our Kindness in the Community Activities. The Year 6 students worked in pairs to make flower bouquets and kindness cards, then choosing whether to give them to local seniors or local volunteers. One pair of boys were very keen for their bouquet and card to be given to local lady called Frankie. They told me all about Frankie and how lovely she was and all the amazing things she does for her com

Last week we visited Anchorage Park School everyday for an hour. The staff and students were so friendly, we hope they enjoyed our visits...