First school in BBKA's new Schools Scheme shortlisted for award

Calderstones School in Liverpool has been shortlisted for ECO School Project of the Year in the North West.

6 pupils at the school recently received the first Junior Beekeeping certificates under the BBKA’s (British Beekeepers Association) new School Scheme.

School beekeepers

The school has established a wildflower meadow and they have hives keeping honeybees. Their beekeeping mentor is teacher Emma Turner-Bone.

The pupils are already selling honey from their first harvest and are busy making candles for school fairs.

3 boys & 2 girls stand showing bee books with teacher

The winners will be announced in a ceremony at Liverpool Cathedral on 17th November. The BBKA is thrilled that they are getting this recognition. -ends-

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