Different generations teach each other

By Rowan Frazer

May 16, 2025

Trish Young, Hugh Buggee and Izzy Pearn.

A collaborative project which aims to connect three generations of community members has now entered its fourth year.

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Deniliquin High School Year 10 Child Studies students lead the way with the Intergenerational Project, which pairs children from River Region Early Education with residents at Orana Aged Care through activities and games.

Deniliquin High School teacher Nicole Jenkins said there are 23 students in the elective child studies class this year, with 17 in attendance at Orana on Friday.

The program will run every second Friday this term.

Mrs Jenkins said as well as being a learning experience, the program is rewarding for all involved.

As the first session of the year, Friday started off with an introductory session for all the program’ participants to get to know each other.

A treasure hunt saw children find hidden numbered balls, which they then had to match with numbered balls held by residents.

The children and aged care residents then created and decorated individual name tags with the help of the Year 10 students.

During this activity, they were also encouraged to ask questions of their project partner, like ‘What’s your favourite animal or pet?’

Mrs Jenkins said the program builds on Term 1 learning, on child development.