Students host borough's young at heart for Christmas celebration

Guests from five local retirement homes and elderly people who are part of Reigate Grammar School’s ‘Home Visit’ scheme were treated to entertainment and a Christmas tea as sixth form students hosted their annual Christmas party.

Musicians performed for their guests and while mince pies and sherry flowed as the 60 guests enjoyed being waited on by the school’s sixth form students. Additional entertainment was provided by the 17 and 18 year old students who read poetry, danced and sang songs from the school’s production of Anything Goes.

Festive cheer abounded as Father Christmas flew in and gave all of the guests a Christmas present before reciting The Night Before Christmas. Many of the guests were friends invited by students who regularly visit them throughout the year as part of the school’s Community Service programme.

Commented Mrs Jan Spencer Ellis, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, who helped the students organise the event: “Students and staff always look forward to our annual Christmas party and it is wonderful to pamper our guests, particularly at this time of year when so much is geared towards the young. We look forward to doing our bit to spread the joy of the season and our guests certainly seemed to enjoy themselves.”

December 2009