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Arundel Church of England Primary School Peace Garden opened by Bishop Will Hazelwood Arundel CE School Peace Garden features On Thursday 16th June, pupils welcomed Bishop Will Hazlewood to formally open the Peace Garden at Arundel Church of England Primary School. The garden was recently given an overhaul. The school owns a number of wooden sculptures which now feature in a place where children can gather their thoughts and have a time for reflection. The school grounds provide a backdrop of mature woodland where the garden will become a well-used feature. A pattern of lavender bushes will create the path of a labyrinth over time, leading to a seating area and central olive tree. There are raised beds, which are tended by pupils surrounded by gravel enhancing the space. Wood sculptures that arrived over past few years •
The oldest sculpture is the praying hands
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The carving of the ACE Values – Faith, Hope
and Love was a gift from parents, thanking teachers for providing schooling over Covid lockdowns • The newest sculpture is in memory of Pastor Steve Lomas, who passed in 2021. Steve regularly took worship at school and was a great friend. Children’s thoughts on the Peace Garden After chatting with pupils, Bishop Will blessed the garden and sprinkled holy water around it. Children asked him about being a bishop and were fascinated to learn he used to be a motor mechanic. Jacob and Rachel from Phoenix Class were asked what they thought of the garden. Rachel said, “Such a lot of work went into the design and creating of the Peace Garden. I think it is a very beautiful and calm place.” Jacob added, “When you are feeling a bit worried, or sad, it is somewhere to go to reflect.” www.arundelchurchofenglandschool.org.uk
