Bridging the Generation Gap
-SDSS students connect with Kinsmen seniors-
Some English 12 students at South Delta secondary have been studying Shakespeare's King lear and other pieces of literature which examine, in part, attitudes toward the elderly.
Several students have strong ties to their grandparents, but many acknowledge that distance or the effects of again and chronic health problems have taken their toll in developing strong familial bonds. Students also acknowledge that society generally, and adolescents specifically, have little emotional connection to the elderly.
As a result, students recently visited seniors at the Kinsmen Care Home in Tsawwassen. The project's goal was two-fold: to connect the students to seniors in the community, thereby breaking down mutually perceived barriers, and to profile some of our community's senior citizens who have had exciting and vital lives.
A selection of the photos...
Some English 12 students at South Delta secondary have been studying Shakespeare's King lear and other pieces of literature which examine, in part, attitudes toward the elderly.
Several students have strong ties to their grandparents, but many acknowledge that distance or the effects of again and chronic health problems have taken their toll in developing strong familial bonds. Students also acknowledge that society generally, and adolescents specifically, have little emotional connection to the elderly.
As a result, students recently visited seniors at the Kinsmen Care Home in Tsawwassen. The project's goal was two-fold: to connect the students to seniors in the community, thereby breaking down mutually perceived barriers, and to profile some of our community's senior citizens who have had exciting and vital lives.
A selection of the photos...
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