Principal Louise Davies says the school's outdoor learning areas have been rejuvenated following recent rain and trees and shrubs that have been added to encourage local birds and insects are thriving.

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As well, the school is preparing to work with Bathurst Regional Council to revegetate Hawthornden Creek, which runs behind St Philomena's.

Ms Davies said the additions and enhancements to the outdoor learning areas have been a collaboration between the grounds team, Tracey Seaman and Col Wotton, students and local suppliers, including Bunnings Bathurst.

Bunnings Bathurst donated items as part of its Community Donations Program.

"Our store provides ongoing assistance to a wide range of local community groups," Bunnings Bathurst manager April See said.

"It's really rewarding to see our donations at work in places like St Phil's.

"Any benefit we can provide to the community, and in particular a learning environment for children, is a win in our books."

Ms Davies said the school was "incredibly blessed" to be part of such a generous community and "Bunnings have been so accommodating to help bring the children's visions to reality".

"Our outdoor areas become a learning environment all of their own, invoking discussion and play for the children, who are all the while learning about the trees, birds and plants that surround them," she said.

Ms Davies said council's environmental team will work with St Philomena's next month to revegetate Hawthornden Creek as part of council's revegetation program and St Philomena's sustainability learning programs.