Ranby House pupils are so caring at home and in the community

Several pupils have sent kind messages and hand-drawn pictures to residents at the Old Vicarage Care Home in Worksop.

Meanwhile, year three pupil Sathvik has shown his appreciation of his parents – both of whom are doctors – by cooking them a three-course meal from scratch after headmaster David Thorpe asked children to ‘show your appreciation for the NHS and send us a picture.’

In their letters to the care home, the children shared stories of their days with the residents and asked them what they had been up to, what their names were and how they were feeling.

Elena MacFarlane, 93, one of the residents who enjoyed reading the letters, said: “It was very kind of the children to take time out of their busy days to write to us, it was a lovely thing to do.

“I’ve really enjoyed reading about the children’s daily activities, and I’m pleased to hear they have been keeping up to date with their school work.”

Meanwhile, eight-year-old Sathvik chose to cook a meal from the recipes sent home from school, with big brother Vrishin on hand to help him with a menu of bruschetta, four-bean burgers and ice cream sundae dessert.

Laying the table was also important, with the boys creating special name cards and pulling out the best tableware.

Mum Meena said: “It was such a lovely gesture, the thought that they wanted to thank us is really lovely

“We’ve been so impressed with the way that both boys have adapted during lockdown.

“The school has made them such independent leaners and that’s really helped in terms of how they’ve adapted to this remote learning situation”.

Mr Thorpe added: “I have been so proud of the sheer thought and selflessness of so many of our pupils at Ranby House during this time.

“When the children were presented the task of thinking of unique and fun ways of saying ‘thank you’ to key workers, both Sathvik and his older brother didn’t need to look beyond their own home.”