Primary kids from Kyabram P-12 College paid a visit to residents of Warramunda Village for R U OK? Day. Roslyn Petrie and Hanami Marquez.
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Kids from Kyabram P-12 College took their favourite books to Warramunda Village for R U OK? Day to share special stories with the residents.
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Students from Years 3 and 4 arrived by bus on the morning of Thursday, September 11 and headed upstairs to greet and read to around 20 residents.
Max Fisher, Bev Denson and Ryan Swetman.
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Rita Norman and Jaxon Munro.
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The initiative was a boon to students and residents alike, with all embracing the opportunity to connect with one another.
Dougie McCready, a skilled reader in Year 3, said he had thoroughly enjoyed reading one of his most cherished books, Giraffes Can’t Dance, to the wise residents.
Dougie McCready and Joyce Read.
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“I’ve found it very interesting how all the people really connect with me and how they can connect with the book,” he said.
“They’ve got so much to tell, and they can give me their knowledge.”
Logan Tinning and Margaret Smith.
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Chase Baumann, Oliver McInnes and Bert Woodcock.
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Year 3/4 classroom teacher Courtney Zito said the event provided a great opportunity for students to engage with others in town.
Not only did the event help to bridge generational gaps, but it was also in line with educational outcomes, including literacy development.
Alissa Yarygin and Con Cammarata.
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Noel Roberts and Oliver McInnes.
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“I think it was a good chance for our students to get out in the community, meet some people, and also have a practice at reading aloud,” Ms Zito said.
“It’s all about connection. They understand that, we talk about that. And it’s a chance to connect with different people from different generations.”
Nancy Elborough and Andrew Austin.
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The event was a first for the college, but follows a similar initiative held at Sheridan Aged Care last year.
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