Pupils at Exwick Heights Primary School are on a mission to thank Exeter’s community heroes.
The school's community ambassadors came together to reflect on the people and organisations who help make the city the special place it is. After drawing up a list of deserving recipients, the children made thank you cards to send to each of them.
From Exwick Community Larder, Exeter Foodbank and The Exwick Free Toy Shed to Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Little Valley Animal Shelter, and Exwick Community Association, they each received a handcrafted thank you. Police, fire crews, library staff and the city council were also on the list, as well as the local RSPCA, Exeter Post Office, Exwick Sports Hub, Exwick Health Centre, and the school’s Parent Teacher Friends Association.
Exwick Heights Primary School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has a strong focus on creating a culture of kindness, where pupils learn the importance of empathy and compassion, building strong relationships with their peers and the wider community. One goal of their curriculum is to help children become responsible citizens with strong moral standards and able to contribute to society.
Mrs Gemma Wills, Headteacher at Exwick Heights Primary School said: “At Exwick Heights, we believe learning goes beyond the classroom. Empathy, compassion and gratitude are just as important as any subject we teach. Our community ambassadors made us incredibly proud. Exeter is full of wonderful people, and it was lovely to see the children taking time to think about those who keep us safe, care for others and brighten our community. “
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