Why we chose this idea? Our initial thoughts We thought of this
idea a number of good reasons. The reasons are: A story we were
told. Bees make honey so we could sell it and create money for the
schools. They also pollinate our flowers. Bees are interesting so
the children could learn about how they develop and live. A bee
hive on the outskirts of Kafuro, Uganda Mr Stanley inspecting a
tree planting project at Kafuro Primary School
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Why we chose this idea? Our thoughts after some research
Without the honey bees. More than a third of the fruits and
vegetables that humans consume would be lost. The survival of
plants depends on pollination, and the honey bee accounts for 80 %
of all pollination done by insects. Britain has only 25% of the
bees it requires
Impact Hands on learning about the natural world Opportunities
to share learning with another school(s) Curriculum opportunities
Increased pollination Doing our bit to protect an endangered
species Oscar, Imogen & Zoe discussing possible hive locations
with Morag Crawley from Petersfield Beekeepers.
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Innovation Wouldnt be the first primary school in the UK to
have beehives. But would be the first to have a project running in
two countries Synchronicity (not the song by The Police that Mr
Stanley keeps going on about) The opportunity to pass on the
message to a wider audience. Honey for sale in Queen Elizabeth
National Park in Uganda Children in our moderate learning
difficulties unit made sweet potato crisps as sweet potato was
grown at Kafuro Primary School during our summer. One of the solar
chargers we bought Kafuro Primary School charging a phone in
Uganda
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Collaboration & Student Voice Synchronicity (that word
again!) Staff at school had a big discussion about vision and
values about 18 months ago. The School Wed Like was run as a
transition project at the beginning of the school year. Over 40
ideas were generated across the school, many of which we want to
return to in the future. Children worked together and pitched to a
school governor Many groups collaborated with the local community.
Other plans included. Revamping our nature area. Creating a
dedicated performing arts room with proper storage. Installing
raised beds to grow fruit and vegetables outside each classroom.
Recycling rainwater on our field.
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Sustainability The opportunity to make and reinvest money.
Queen Elizabeth Twinning Project Increased interest from other
schools Pollination Strengthening further an already strong
relationship between two schools Plus additionally in Uganda Saving
crops A natural barrier against wild animals Bringing a community
together Promoting eco-tourism Improved diet and health for local
people. Sweet potato crop being grown at Kafuro Primary School
Agricultural land on the outskirts of Kafuro
