Grandparents’ Tea Party

This year’s Grandparents’ Tea Party took place on Thursday 16th March 2023 in the Wallace Hall. We were delighted to have record numbers of grandparents attending this year, either live in the hall (some had travelled from as far as America and Australia) or accompanying us online from the comfort of their own homes. The children were quite literally beside themselves with excitement at the prospect of having a special afternoon dedicated entirely and uniquely to their grandparents. It reminded us all of the wonderful bond that exists between grandparents and their grandchildren. Our special guests were treated to an exquisite array of cakes, pastries, sandwiches and delicious refreshments whilst they sat back and enjoyed a performance in their honour. Mrs Thornton gave a warm introductory welcome and then the show began.

The children sang three songs; We’re The Best Of Friends by Craig McEvoy, Each And Every Day by Mark & Helen Johnson and When I Grow Up by Tim Minchin and recited four poems which they had all learned by heart; Grandad, Number One

Grandparents, Grandma’s Hugs Are Made Of Love (authors unknown) and Smiling Is Infectious by Spike Milligan. Interspersed in the performances the children also read out individual lines that they had written themselves to say why they love their grandparents so much. They held up paintings they had done of their grandparents, the way that they see them, raising smiles across the room.

The Form 6 Broadcasting Club joined the event interviewing grandparents, staff and children, just like the BBC! We broadcast the event live to five countries and a considerable online audience of 436 family members and friends – another international adventure!

It was the most beautiful afternoon and hopefully a memory that the children and their grandparents will treasure forever.