As part of our continued commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, we are proud to have delivered a meaningful project for Mayfield School, following the successful completion of works on-site. In discussions with the school, it became clear that the school would benefit greatly from a dedicated outdoor space that could serve both as a sensory garden and a place of remembrance. In response, Greenmount Projects offered to transform an underused central courtyard into a calming and inclusive memorial garden, designed collaboratively with the school’s students and staff.
The idea for the garden emerged as a tribute to students who had sadly passed away, and as a peaceful refuge for pupils seeking space to reflect or regulate when feeling overwhelmed. The thoughtfully designed garden is a peaceful space that reflects creativity, collaboration, and inclusion. A series of collaborative meetings was held with students and teachers to understand what would make the space special and supportive. Among the many creative suggestions, students requested an egg chair for quiet reflection and proposed the use of Mayfield’s school colours in a softer palette for a curved feature wall to add calmness and identity to the space.
Lavender was highlighted as a favourite among the pupils, so it became a key element of the planting scheme.
The courtyard transformation included all requested features, as well as wooden planters, circular plant pots, a solar-powered globe water feature, a large, cantilevered parasol in for shade and a wooden bench with cushions. A commemorative plaque was also installed in memory of students who are dearly missed.
After the main programme of forming the garden was complete, the project finished in a hands-on day where Greenmount Projects staff joined students and teachers at Mayfield School to complete the vision and plant the flowers. The students took an active role in every aspect of the garden’s creation, selecting locations for each plant, filling the planters, and carefully planting them with pride. They also arranged garden furniture and positioned planters with enthusiasm, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and connection to the space.
The final result is a serene and welcoming sensory garden that beautifully balances function and meaning. It now serves as a safe, tranquil place for pupils to remember, reflect, and reset, a lasting testament to collaboration, compassion, and school spirit. Greenmount Projects is proud to have been part of such a heartfelt and purposeful initiative.
