St Mary’s Pupils Help Bury Time Capsule at The Anchorage
This week, pupils from St Mary’s C of E Primary School in Pulborough, led by Mrs Hatcher, enjoyed a heart-warming visit to The Anchorage Care Home for a Time Capsule event, celebrating connections across generations.
Children and residents each completed Time Capsule sheets, sharing fascinating insights into their lives, hobbies and favourite memories.
These sheets were combined with items such as a national newspaper, the Met Office weather report for Pulborough, CQC information, Carehome.co.uk details, a care home brochure, local village magazine, photographs, newsletters from the past year and a cross crafted from a Cedar tree of Lebanon.
The event was fortunate to experience some glorious autumn sunshine as the group gathered by the care home’s pond. Pupils read their stories aloud while residents shared theirs, highlighting the similarities and differences that make intergenerational connections so special. The Time Capsule was carefully buried, along with a letter to the ‘Future Finder’, sparking curiosity about who will discover it in the years to come.
Mrs Copus, Head Teacher at St Mary’s, said:
“It is fantastic to have such a strong link with The Anchorage.”
Kate from The Anchorage added:
“Today was a moment to remember, celebrating the connection between the school children, our residents and the wider community. Events like this highlight the vital role everyone plays in supporting and guiding us, ensuring The Anchorage remains a place full of compassion, dignity and excellent care.”
The visit was part of the growing link between the school and the home and was a truly special day, bridging generations and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
