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Brenda Preston and her children who attend Carver Elementary. Brenda was instrumental in bringing a Buddy bench to Carver.
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On Wednesday April 27th two "Buddy Benches" donated by the Arc of Greater Plymouth and built by Vocational students at Taunton High School received a warm welcome from teachers and students at Carver Elementary School!
A Buddy Bench is a simple idea to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground spreading the message of inclusion and kindness.
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Principal Ruby Maestas and students |
Ms. Ruby Maestas, Principal of
the Carver Elementary School spoke to students, teachers and community members about the significance of the Benches and kindness towards one another. Carver Elementary school chose the saying " The Greatest Gift of Life is Friendship" which is displayed on the Benches.
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Taunton High School students Hannah_ Andrew_ Alek and Lee who built the benches
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Ms. Maestas spoke to the students "If you see a student sitting on the Bench go over and ask them to play. Make a new friend and invite them to play with your friends. If there is a group of you on the bench find something to play together. This is about being kind towards one another and including everyone."
Last year funds raised from The Arc of Greater Plymouths' Trik or Trot Race were used to donate Buddy Benches to schools in the towns we serve.
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