With Christmas just three weeks away schools across the country are busy preparing for the festive season.
A Manchester secondary school is doing its bit to send a message of inclusion, kindness and goodwill at this time of year by unveiling a buddy bench in its grounds.
Staff and pupils at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Wythenshawe were inspired by the story of Christian Bucks, an eight-year-old from Pennsylvania who came up with the idea of a designated bench where students feeling lonely or upset can seek camaraderie. The idea has since spread to schools around the world.
“We raised £500 to buy our own buddy bench and believe it will help to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship in the playground,” said Angie Holland, assistant progress leader for year 7 at Saint Paul’s.
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