A peace garden to shout about!

St Anne’s Primary School, Lydgate pupils celebrate the imminent arrival of their new “peace garden”. Pictured from left to right are James Lomas, Eleanor Cocking, Suzanne Bergin (project co-ordinator). Front, Izaac Gater and Ben Killan

A SADDLEWORTH primary school has been granted £47,000 to build a “peace garden” for pupils.

St Anne’s Primary School, Lydgate, has a large number of special-needs children, each with learning and sensory requirements.

They often find lunchtimes difficult as the playground is busy and noisy. The garden — funded by the National Lottery Fund — will provide a calm environment away from the bustle of the playground.

Pupils have been involved in designing the garden, which includes a friendship area, a wildflower area, a music zone, a reading area and a mosaic feature.

Jane Fraser, head teacher, said: “Our children have worked alongside staff to produce a wonderful design.”