Dementia Project

This week we started an extended project working with the Dementia Ward at Colwyn Bay Hospital. The initiative sees Dementia patients learning alongside young people over a series of sessions. It has already proved successful in other areas of North Wales and is of huge benefit to the wellbeing of the patients.

On Thursday, we took four Year 6 pupils to the first session where they learnt all about the prehistoric creatures living in Doggerland. They were able to handle actual mammoth teeth, tusks and even view strands of their fur. At the end, working alongside the patients they created model mammoth skeletons using twigs.

It must have taken some bravery from our pupils to be learning in a hospital ward, with older people they had never met, some obviously struggling with their health condition but the children were fantastic. They were mature, respectful and enthusiastic throughout - a genuine credit to their parents and our school. They have all requested that they return again, next week.

Thank you to Colwyn Bay Hospital for this opportunity and the children for making it such a success.