Ellesmere House Partnership

Redcliffe School choir sing for residents and non residents as part of our Christmas carol singing partnerhsips.

Aims

The aim is to provide elderly and/or disabled people with contact with children and to enjoy listening and singing with them. Also for the children to meet people who do not live in a family environment.

Background

This partnership was established 12 years ago by the Head of Music. The partnerhsip is part of our Community links programme.

Resources

The partnership is supported by the school choir and Head of Music and takes place at Ellesmere House.

Impact

There is no formal assessment opportunities within the partnership, the popularity of the programme within the Ellesmere House Community demonstrates how much of an impact the programme has on the residents involved.

Pupil Involvement

Pupils from Redcliffe School in Year 4 - 6 are involved in singing Christmas Carrols to the Ellsmere Community.

Frequency

The Ellesmere partnership happens annually and occurs for an hour each Christmas.