The Community Fund of the Harpenden Trust is delighted to have assisted Sauncey Wood Primary School in the construction of a new sensory garden at the school. Assistance was also provided by the Arts Society Harpenden Area whilst the children at the school were also actively involved in completing this great project producing some beautiful paintings around the garden. A lovely environment has been created for the school which will benefit all pupils for many years to come.
Susan Dean, Governor at the school, said, "The amazing sensory garden is open! The new garden has been a year in the making, from the initial plans being made, the landscaping undertaken, the garden preparation and planting, through to the finishing touches of paint made by the children on their colourful mural boards.
None of it would have happened without the support from the Harpenden Trust Community Fund which enabled the project to begin. The grant was used to replace the old tarmac surface with gravel and bark, and pavers for the pathway. This initial work, plus the creative support from members of the Arts Society Harpenden Area, has enabled the project to develop and come to fruition. The space has been transformed into a creative and inspiring garden to be used in various ways and is especially important as an outdoor space supporting the teaching and learning within the Speech and Language Base at the school.
Thank you for your support for this valuable project which will be of great benefit to the whole school community."
And how it looked before:
13 July 2023
