Residents at Dorset House care home in Poole enjoyed a talent show staged by Cornerstone Academy in Hamworthy.

The talent show for residents at Dorset House featured children performing dance routines, singing, magic tricks, and cookery demonstrations.

Following the show, the children sat down with the care home residents to talk about what their school life is like, what their favourite subjects are as well as their hobbies, and they compared their school experiences with the residents.

Sam Baker, activities lead at Dorset House care home, said: “Our day at Cornerstone Academy was fantastic and our residents have been talking about it ever since. They were so impressed with the talents of the students, and we cannot thank the pupils and staff enough for the hospitality that they showed to us, and for the lovely way that the pupils interacted with our residents.

The residents and pupils also enjoyed chatting over lunch together. The school’s choir has previously visited Dorset House care home to perform for the residents, as part of the care home’s efforts to build links in the local community.