How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Mrs Keeling recommends our lovely, fresh, organic eggs for poaching.  They only need a few minutes in boiling water and bind together beautifully.

It would be interesting to know how you have used our school hens' eggs.  Do let us know.

Bees meet children meet bees

On Wednesday 30th September, Year 3 were the first intrepid explorers of our apiary along with Mr Warren, our beekeeper, and Mr Barnard.  This was all part of our autumn grounds day which had a focus on food and harvest.  During the day everyone had a chance to learn about our bees, talk to Mr Cavill from BeeGood, make bee homes and visit the apiary.   Bee suits for the children had kindly been provided by NATS at Swanwick and Year 3 took full opportunity of their arrival.

Everybody was fascinated by the bees, and how they behave.  Even the nervous among us decided to have a go and went into the apiary with Mr Warren.

Simon Cavill then talked to the the children about how wax, honey and propolis from the bees can be used in beauty products.  He also taught them about a bee's waggle dance.  Mr Warren provided some honey from the bees on site for everyone to taste.

What a great day!