I don’t know if you were the same, but during the COVID-19 Lockdown earlier in the year, I found solace and comfort in my garden.
When we couldn’t see family or friends or go to church, we could find hope and renewal in God’s creation. Finding delight in the simple things; seeing plants grow and bloom, pulling out weeds, pruning trees and harvesting veggies.
Our College is named after Reverend Thomas Hassall who was nicknamed the ‘Galloping Parson’. He would ride on his horse to communities in the South West, sharing God’s hope and faith with his wider community. The garden team wanted to bring some joy to our Junior School students and remind them of the hope we have in Jesus. We have built a garden horse “Blutcher” named after one of Thomas Hassall’s own horses.
When you walk or drive past it – be reminded: even in the most difficult of times, there is a greater hope we can rely on. God loves us and always will.
Mrs Katherine Patterson
Junior School Teacher- Kindergarten B