Wellbeing Garden Project

St. Olave's is raising funds towards stage two of our recently developed Wellbeing Garden, which has created a quiet, reflective space for students who need time away from the hustle and bustle of the school day.

This project is of great significance - The wellbeing of our students is paramount and we believe children’s mental health and wellbeing is of vital importance in their academic journey. This innovative project aims to further support the pastoral care already in place to foster & support good mental health in all our Olavians.

The area being developed is situated in the picturesque old 'Headmaster's' garden.

Stages one and two of this unique project is now complete thanks to the generosity of the Olavian community together with the unwavering support and generosity of family and friends from St. Olave's and Cambridge University and work colleagues of Old Olavian, Harry McAleer.

The Wellbeing garden now offers a gentle water feature as well as sensory planting and integrated seating in and around the garden which our students are able to enjoy when needing some quiet time.

More recently we have further developed the area, with the installation of two beautiful bespoke gates, creating easy access for students into the garden from the top field. The gate design includes a "H" for Harry within the wrought iron moulding. 

Our aim now is to create some additional shaded seating and a flat patio area for students, who will then be able to make use of this area throughout the spring, summer and winter months.

Donations to the Wellbeing Garden Fund can be made via the link below. (Do please remember to tick the Gift Aid box if you are a UK taxpayer, which enables us to claim 25% extra on your donation from the Government.)

Make a donation to the Wellbeing Garden Fund via THIS LINK or via the QR code    Alternatively, please see other ways to donate HERE   For further information, please contact the Director of Finance:    financeoffice@saintolaves.net Thank you.

Thanks to the generosity of family, friends, colleagues and those whose lives he touched at St. Olave's and at Cambridge University, we raised a substantial amount of money towards Stage One of this project, following the Memorial Rugby Event held on January 27th, celebrating the life of much loved Old Olavian, Harry McAleer.