Year One at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School in Tunbridge Wells have been busy learning all about bees in class, exploring how they live, work together, and help our environment. This week’s bee workshop brought that learning to life.
Pupils examined real beekeeping tools, including the bee hive smoker and protective bee wear, discovering how beekeepers care for bees safely and gently.
They also enjoyed making their own beeswax candles, using natural wax created by bees. This hands-on activity helped them appreciate how much bees contribute to our world.
The workshop linked beautifully to Catholic Social Teaching, especially Stewardship of Creation—our call to care for God’s world—and Solidarity, recognising how bees work together for the good of the hive.
