A primary school from Chalfont St Peter have decided to spread some festive cheer, as they have created Christmas cards for residents who live at one of the town’s care homes.

Students from St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School on Priory Road, handmade 35 cards which were sent to occupants at the Rutherford House Retirement Living Plus development.

Children from reception to year five made the cards, whilst students in the year six class made festive table decorations for the elderly.

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All of the goods were delivered in the middle of December.

Sarah Pugsley, who teaches the reception class at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, said: “All of our pupils really enjoyed making and writing their cards and creating the festive table decoration.

“It was certainly a great way to get us all into the Christmas spirit and help to foster relationships between the generations.

“We’d like to thank all of the homeowners at Rutherford House for sending their kind treats for the children.

“The delivery was a wonderful surprise for the children, and they were absolutely thrilled that the homeowners enjoyed their cards.”

The Rutherford House Retirement Living Plus development is part of McCarthy & Stone - a company that specialises in creating homes for the elderly.

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Julie Ward, who is the national sales director for McCarthy and Stone, added: “This year it was important for us to get creative and find new ways of bringing the community together, despite the challenges we’re all facing.

“The pupils at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School have gone above and beyond to produce some incredible Christmas cards and a wonderful table decoration, and these have truly brought some Yuletide comfort and joy to homeowners at Rutherford House."