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St John's School Digswell pupil Alex Sewell, 10 with potatoes in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
The garden was built at St John's C of E Primary School in Digswell, and includes a stage, musical instruments, chalkboards, bird feeders, bug hotels and planters, as well as places for chit-chat and reflection.
To fund the project, which involved transforming an overgrown wasteland area over eight months, the school applied for grants from Aviva, Greggs and Waitrose, and received donations from other local businesses.
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St John's School Digswell pupil Caitlyn Monk, eight picks runner beans in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
Headteacher Simon Horleston said: "Being outdoors is hugely important for our mental and physical health.
"Therefore we make sure our children spend time outside every day to support their learning and to learn about the world around them.
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St John's School Digswell pupil Caitlyn Monk, eight picks runner beans in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
"Our generous sponsors have enabled us to turn a little scrap of land into a calm but engaging space."
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Head teacher Mr Horleston (left) and special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (right) officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Pupils pick some vegetables at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from left) and special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (right) officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
![Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from left) and special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (right) officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO]( "Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from left) and special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (right) officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO")
Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from left) and special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (right) officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
![Welwyn Hatfield Times: Special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO]( "Welwyn Hatfield Times: Special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO")
Special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg officially open the St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden with pupils. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Year six pupils recite a prayer at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Year six pupils recite a prayer at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
![Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (second from left) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO]( "Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (second from left) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO")
Head teacher Mr Horleston (second from right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (second from left) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Pupils look around during the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
![Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (centre) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO]( "Welwyn Hatfield Times: Head teacher Mr Horleston (right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (centre) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO")
Head teacher Mr Horleston (right) shows around special guest Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council councillor Roger Trigg (centre) at the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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Pupils look around during the opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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The opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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St John's School Digswell pupil Caitlyn Monk, eight with a carrot in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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The opening of St John's School Digswell Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
![Welwyn Hatfield Times: St John's School Digswell pupils Caitlyn Monk, eight and Alex Sewell, 10 dig up potatoes in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO]( "Welwyn Hatfield Times: St John's School Digswell pupils Caitlyn Monk, eight and Alex Sewell, 10 dig up potatoes in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO")
St John's School Digswell pupils Caitlyn Monk, eight and Alex Sewell, 10 dig up potatoes in the new Sensory and Wellness garden. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Danny Loo Photography - all rights reserved)
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