Pupils set up links with old folks homes
The S5 and S6 students have been visiting Porthaven and Clermiston care homes regularly over the past year to socialise and interact with the older people.
Developing social activities within the two homes has been a key aim of the project and the pupils have organised social events such as special bingo for older people who are either blind or deaf.
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Hide AdThe pupils have also raised more than 400 for the two care homes through various fundraising activities.
S5 pupil Satveera Singh said: "Working with the elderly has been such a rewarding experience; listening to their amazing stories from how they were brought up to how life has changed for them.
"It was good to bring a smile to their faces, letting them socialise with new people and having a laugh."
Margaret Laurenson, resident at Porthavan Care Home, added: "They have been a very welcome group of visitors. We really enjoyed their company and activities."