Children and elders share songs, stories and sweets in intergenerational visit
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
Children at the “ela” Early Learning Program in Huntingdale welcomed some special guests this week, hosting residents from Fronditha Care’s Clayton aged care home for a morning of stories, song and Christmas traditions.
The visit on Monday 1 December brought together two generations in a lively cultural exchange.
Residents joined the pre-schoolers as program coordinator and Deputy Principal of the Greek Community Schools Christina Soumi, read a story, before everyone broke into children’s songs and traditional dances.
The group then rolled up their sleeves to bake Christmas cookies, decorate the tree, and swap handmade ornaments and cards — activities that quickly turned the classroom into a festive workshop.
Soumi said the presence of the elders enriched the experience for the children, noting the value of intergenerational connection.
“It is a joy to have grandparents in our group because they offer us love, wisdom, and warmth,” she said.
“The fact that Greek schools exist today is thanks to those who built them with effort and passion and passed on their love for Hellenism to the next generations.”
Fronditha residents and children ended the morning with a shared promise to continue meeting through similar activities throughout the year.
The Greek Community of Melbourne, which runs the “ela” program, said it remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen language, culture and the ties between generations — connections that were on full display during the visit.
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