Wallerawang Public School officially opened their new memorial and outdoor learning area at a special ceremony on Wednesday, November 20.
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The garden was created in honour of late students Simon Williams and Rebecca Karini, as well as late school teacher Kym Fahey.
Wallerawang principal Jenny Lambourn said the learning space and memorial garden replicated a school and community culture of working together.
"The culture of a school dependent on the school community and the development of respectful relationship working together to ensure everything we do is student centred," she said.
The project had been a long term combined effort of the Wallerawang/Lidsdale P&C association, Wallerawang Public School and the wider community.
"There are two ladies who without their persistence and support and regular communication...this project would not have been possible," Ms Lambourn said.
Ms Lambourn said P&C president Glenda Schroder followed up on every aspect and finer details to ensure the outdoor space is reflective in memories and supports cultural diversity.
She also thanked Simon's mother Renee for all her hard work.
"Renee Bradford holds an incredible strength through Simon's memory and this garden is a testament to her work and the person that she is; kind, considerate and giving, thinking of others even in times of her own greatest need," she said.
"Thank you to the families of our much loved and dearly missed students Simon and Rebecca and teacher Kym Fahey for joining us today, we acknowledge that this space is a reflection of their memory and what they brought to each of us and the school."
Friends of the late students and teacher also stepped forward to speak about the memories they hold dear to them.
The outdoor learning area includes a sensory garden, which has been designed to provide stimulation to the senses such as sight, smell, sound, touch and taste.
The school has planted different types of trees, as well as edible flowers, a sensory path made from different garden materials.
The new garden also includes a Yarning Circle, which is an area where people can share, be creative and have a safe place.
Ms Lambourn said the space would offer children a place to be, reflect and remember those who are no longer with them.
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