Children Bring Christmas Cheer to patients

24 Jan 2023

Published in: Member News

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St Teresa's Primary School bring some cheer to our patients and staff

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Children from a Wolverhampton school brought some festive cheer to patients who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

Pupils from St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School in Parkfields made Christmas cards and sang carols at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, with the cards being distributed to patients and staff. The children sang at New Cross Hospital.

Headteacher Stacey McHale said: “Part of our Christian values is that we encourage the children to think of those in most need at Christmas.

“So by making handmade cards and singing carols we aim to spread some of that love and peace at Christmas time. The pupils will also be singing at a care home to recognise people who might be lonely at Christmas.” Children also raised over £100 from their Christmas jumper day which they have donated to Save The Children.

Mercy, aged seven, made a card with pop-up Christmas trees. The Year 3 pupil said: “We celebrate Advent when Jesus was born and we give thanks to God. We’re going to give the cards to people in hospital to cheer them up and give them a smile at Christmas time.” 

Pastoral teacher Emma Price said: “The children made cards for patients who won’t be home for Christmas and to thank staff and sang at New Cross Hospital. We thought it would be a really nice way for the school to give back and show community spirit.”

Amanda Winwood, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Charity Development Manager said: “It was lovely to see the colourful designs the children had produced with their cards and we’re very grateful for what they have done.

“Their efforts will help bring some cheer to patients as well as boost staff who are working at Christmas.

“It was also lovely having the children visit to spread some cheer with Christmas carols and songs – they all did an amazing job and sounded wonderful.”

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Notes to Editor For further information, please call Tim Nash 07714 741097 or email tim.nash2@nhs.net