Rossall School to Honour Kindertransport Legacy with New Garden of Reflection

Rossall School is set to commemorate a significant chapter in its history with the creation of a new Garden of Reflection, centred around a commemorative sculpture recognising three Jewish children who found refuge at the school during the Second World War.

The project follows a remarkable discovery by former pupils Juls Dawson and Caroline Apfel, who uncovered Rossall’s role in sheltering Kindertransport students Gerd Haag, Robert Augenfeld and Karl Schneider. These children were among those rescued through the Kindertransport, a rescue effort during the Kindertransport, which brought thousands of young people to safety in Britain.

In recognition of their story, a new sculpture will be installed in the school’s Hall Garden. It will serve as the focal point of the Garden of Reflection, a space designed to encourage remembrance, learning and contemplation for future generations.

The initiative has already received strong support from the Rossall community and beyond. Donations and purchases of commemorative plaques are helping to bring the project to life, ensuring that this important history remains visible and meaningful within the school environment.

Rossall School has expressed heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed so far, noting that continued support is still welcomed. Contributions can be made through donations or by purchasing a plaque dedicated to the memorial.

To learn more about the Garden of Reflection: https://www.rossall.org.uk/rossall-foundation
To support the Garden of Reflection, donations are warmly welcomed: https://pci.jotform.com/form/709418658