We are delighted to report that our Silver Stories readers from Years 8 and 9, Emmy C, Arabella MS, Maddie B, Ruby B, Alexandra H, Meg C and Gabriella A, have each been awarded a special edition badge by the charity.

Under the direction of Miss Tyler, Teaching Assistant in the Personalised Learning Centre, the students - or 'Silver Readers' - read aloud to senior citizens over the phone every week and even stay in touch during the school holidays with letters and postcards. The scheme provides tremendous benefits for our students as they utilise their literacy and communication skills, and their 'Silver Listeners', who may otherwise experience isolation and loneliness, enjoy these cross-generational connections immensely.

The badges were awarded in recognition of the girls having taken part in the scheme for at least a year, with Alexandra and Ruby completing two and a half years of volunteering. Emmy and Meg's sister Rosa has also joined the group and is working towards completing her first year of service, whilst two Year 12 students, Addy T and Sophia Z, are reading as part of their DofE voluntary service element. 

Miss Tyler’s involvement with Silver Stories began when she was working at St Joseph's in the Park School and she was recently nominated for an award from the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire for her tireless commitment to the charity. The awards will be presented on Tuesday 26 March and we await the outcome with much excitement. Good luck Miss Tyler!