The garden was officially opened yesterday to celebrate White Ribbon Day.

A group of students worked on the garden with the help of school staff a few hours a week, over the course of a month.

Teacher James Dunstan said students spent a number of gruelling hours in the sun alongside the school’s general assistant Ray User.

They lifted the path, removed plants, laid new pavers and turf, prepared garden beds, erected wooden screens and a large white ribbon.

“The garden is another symbol of the boys’ effort and hard work in highlighting the ongoing issues domestic violence places in our community,” Mr Dunstan said.

“This is a symbol of the partnership between the young men of Tamworth High School and the broader community.”

Mr Dunstan said white roses would be planted around the garden, which would be a “ place of peace and tranquillity” for students.

“The garden is a constant reminder of the efforts and achievements that our youth continue to work for,” he said.

There is also a White Ribbon honour board, where members of the White Ribbon Committee sign a ribbon and pin it to the board.

Teacher Kate McCrohon said the garden symbolises the students’ belief in the cause.

“We don’t do White Ribbon Day for just one day, we live it for the year,” Ms McCrohon said.