Children from a Coventry primary school have been spreading kindness in their community after visiting residents at a local care home to share stories, laughter and even a sing-along.

A group of eight pupils from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of the Romero Catholic Academy, visited Phil Mead House on Bredon Avenue to connect with residents as part of the school’s Kindness Ambassadors programme.

The initiative saw youngsters read aloud to residents and hear about their lives and rounded off the visit with a sing-along to a range of beloved classics, with the residents singing wartime classics and the children performing some of their favourite worship songs. 

The visit marked the beginning of a new monthly tradition, with the pupils set to return regularly to spend time with residents, offering companionship and building meaningful relationships. 

It is one of a number of thoughtful initiatives organised by the school, which is accredited as a school of kindness by the School of Kindness organisation, part of the 52 Lives Charity.

Other activities led by the school’s Kindness Ambassadors have included installing a friendship bench on the playground, celebrating World Kindness Day which saw children take part in a ‘wear what makes you happy’ non-uniform day and marking Remembrance Day by making poppy candle jars for the community.  

Megan Scullion, Principal at St Gregory’s, said: “It was wonderful to see the positive impact our children’s enthusiasm had on the residents of Phil Mead House. 

“The Kindness Ambassadors have been really passionate about spreading kindness in the local community as well as wanting to make a difference in the lives of others, and this visit did just that. 

“The children embraced the opportunity and also enjoyed learning about the lives of the residents. It was a brilliant learning experience for them.”