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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 • 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

Summer term & year 6 leavers service at Chichester Cathedral

As we approach our last few weeks of the Summer Term, it is always with a mixture of emotions. One of looking forwards in many ways as children transition from not only one class to another but from one key stage to another as well as our Year 6 transitioning to their respective “big school” Secondary schools. It is also a moment to reflect on the past and all the achievements and challenges that our children have gone through from Year R up to Year 6. Our Year 6 children were excited to be able to attend their Year 6 leavers service at Chichester cathedral after a pan de mi c-mi s s ed opportunity for the past two years. It was great to see them at this event and for them to mark an important milestone of finishing off their primary careers and then looking forwards to moving onto Secondary schools as the next chapter of their educative career starts. We wish them all the very best for the future! www.amberley.w-sussex.sch.uk