An intergenerational project between Glasgow school pupils and older people has won an Age Scotland award.
Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, Glasgow, has been recognised for its 10-year collaboration with the Daffodil Club, a charity for older people.
The long-standing partnership recently received Age Scotland’s Best Partnership Working award.
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Danielle McKendry, principal teacher at Oakwood Primary, said: “Oakwood Primary are over the moon to win the Age Scotland Community Partnership Award.
“Our link with the Daffodil Club has been really special for the past 10 years and means a lot to our pupils and the older people too.
“The best thing about the partnership has been seeing the friendships grow between the children and the older people.
“The pupils don’t just meet for events – they join in with exercise classes, art activities, gardening and even a game of bingo.
“The pupils have learned so much about empathy, kindness and responsibility, and the members of the Daffodil Club have told us how valued and connected they feel.
“This award is such a lovely way to celebrate the power of intergenerational work, showing what can happen when different generations come together.”
The partnership began a decade ago when pupils visited the Daffodil Club to sing Christmas carols.
Since then, it has grown to include regular activities and social events, fostering genuine friendships between pupils and club members.
Last year, when the Daffodil Club faced the threat of closure, the pupils helped organise a Spring Fair that raised more than £4700 to keep the club running.
Lynda O’Neill, project manager at the Daffodil Club, said: “We are delighted at winning the partnership award from Age Scotland.
“Our older people look forward to the visits and have formed meaningful friendships with the children.
“The children brighten up the pensioners’ day, they remind them of their own grandchildren.”
The Daffodil Club, which supports 60 members, provides meals, transport, social events and access to health and wellbeing support.
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Katherine Crawford, chief executive of Age Scotland, said: “I am delighted to present this year’s Best Partnership Working award to the pupils of Oakwood Primary School and the members of the Daffodil Club.
“This partnership celebrates community, friendship and highlights the benefits of intergenerational working.
“I’m delighted to hear both the pupils and club members get so much out of their partnership.
“Social connection is so important to older people, especially those who feel isolated, and spending time with the children, sharing activities and working together on projects will be of great benefit to everyone.
“The children’s fundraising Spring Fair last year to support the Daffodil Club when it was at risk of closure is a testament to the strong relationships which have formed, and I hope they continue for many years to come.
“Congratulations to all involved on this well-deserved achievement.”
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