6 days ago
Live beehive project at Heslington primary school creates buzz
A new school project is creating a real buzz.
Lord Deramore's Primary School in Heslington is one of the first schools to take part in Little Bee Keepers, a fun and hands-on programme from school meals provider Mellors.
The programme introduces live beehives to school grounds and aims to teach children about sustainability, biodiversity, and bees' role in the food system.
Mellors team members Sarah, Nikki, and Emma helped Little Bee Keepers to take flight; and the scheme is supported by York's Minster Lions, who - acting on their core belief, "community is what we make it" - helped fund the hive and bees.
Helen Smith, Year 6 teacher, said: "Our school grounds are extensive and we have been improving them during the past few years to include a hedgehog sanctuary, orchard, and allotment area.
"A beehive, we feel, is the next logical project to continue our environmental work."
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