Local School Invites Care Home Residents to a Preview Performance of Forever Treasure Island

Residents of a Colwyn Bay care home were treated to a preview performance of Rydal Penrhos’ end of term show last week.

Nine elderly residents and two staff members from Merton Place care home, were delighted to be invited to watch Forever Treasure Island at Rydal Penrhos School.

The Prep School’s end of term show, which incorporated an amusing script and some lovely songs, is usually reserved for friends and family of the pupils. This year, as a special treat, the school invited the Merton Place residents along to preview the full dress rehearsal.

As the final run through, before the show was performed for parents, everything was “spot on” according to Valerie Smith, Activities Coordinator from Merton Place care home.

“We were thrilled to be the test audience. Our residents travelled over to the school hall, accompanied by our little friends from the Reception Class. Everyone enjoyed the top-class performance, all the children involved should be very proud of themselves!”

Valerie Smith

Activities Coordinator at Merton Place

The visit was the latest in a longstanding series of events between Merton Place and Rydal Penrhos School, which focus on intergenerational activities.

“It’s heart-warming to see the joy that these activities bring to our residents. The connection with the children really does brighten everyone’s day and there is so much value in sharing stories, connections and laughter. Huge thanks to the team at Rydal Penrhos for inviting us to this event.”

Valerie Smith

Activities Coordinator at Merton Place

“At Rydal Penrhos, we believe deeply in the value of community and connection. Welcoming residents from Merton Place to our school was a real joy for pupils and staff alike. Our Forever Treasure Island performance was made even more special by sharing it with such an appreciative audience. Intergenerational experiences like this are at the heart of what makes our school community so vibrant – and we look forward to many more in the future.”

Maria Maclean

Admissions and Marketing Manager at Rydal Penrhos School

Elderly residents of a care home visit a school to watch an end of term play.

School children performing a play dresses as pirates

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