| Moss Vale Public School proudly celebrated the official opening of its new Peace Garden on Thursday 10th April, a beautiful and tranquil space designed to promote harmony, reflection, and student wellbeing. This inspiring project was made possible through the generous support and hard work of the Rotary E-Club of Brindabella, whose commitment to community service continues to make a meaningful difference. The project came to culmination after three years. The Peace Pole was donated to the school by the Rotary E-Club of Brindabella after partnering with the school on two End Trachoma projects. Mrs Katherine Hurst, the School Principal, had a vision of placing the pole and making a peaceful and reflective place for the young students. The vision of the Peace Garden was born! |
| The Peace Garden is now a focal point of the school, providing students with a peaceful outdoor area for learning, relaxation, and mindfulness. Designed with input from the School and some members of the E-Club, the garden features native plants, seating areas formed by sandstone blocks and curved seating around the pole. |
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| At the opening ceremony, student leaders led the ceremony undertaking the Acknowledgement of Country and introducing each speaker. The Principal expressed the school’s heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary Clubs of Moss Vale and The Rotary E-Club. District Governor Rob Uhl spoke about how the school is a community and how each person in that community matters. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The school choir sang (along with the school students) a very appropriate song called “Everyone Belongs” highlighting diversity. |
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Principal Mrs Hurst described the Peace Garden as “a lasting legacy of cooperation, care, and creativity—a gift to our school community that will be treasured for years to come.” The Rotary Club of Moss Vale contributed valuable funds that provided the outdoor musical instruments which are now part of the garden.
This collaboration is a wonderful example of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and wellbeing at a grassroots level. The Peace Garden at Moss Vale Public School stands as a symbol of hope, unity, and the power of working together to build a better world.
