Help Us Fund a ‘Whispering Wood’ for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Thursday 20 May 2021
As you may know, Queenswood has been supporting Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet for several years, and we have developed a great relationship with the charity.
They are currently hoping to raise funds for a 1.2km trail around their 7.5 acre nature reserve next to the Ark. The sensory trail will create a magical outdoor experience for the children; stimulating their senses in a non-overwhelming way.
As a key supporter, we have been given the opportunity to feature the name of ‘Queenswood’ in one of the 14 areas that make up the trail. We have pledged to raise £10,000 from our school community to sponsor the Whispering Wood. We felt this was especially appropriate given the connection with our name, and the woodland theme that means so much to Queenswood pupils.
We will be carrying out fundraising events in small groups, year groups and whole school over the coming months to try and raise our target, so do watch this space for more details!
In the meantime, if you are able to make a donation to this very special cause, it would be tremendously appreciated.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Over the past year, the great outdoors has been a place of solace for most of us
but for many of the children supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, accessing green space presents major challenges.
78% of the children supported by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice live with a disability. Most public pathways are either inaccessible, or unsuitable for wheelchairs. In addition, the hustle and bustle of public spaces can be overwhelming for many of the children they support.
In response, they are building a Sensory Garden and a fully accessible 1.2km trail around the stunning 7.5-acre nature reserve on which The Ark is set.
At the Queenswood Whispering Wood, children will be able to hear wave-like “swooshes” through the bendy aspen leaves rustling gently in the wind. They will learn to associate these noises with times of peace and tranquillity.