Year 2 were buzzing with excitement on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, when they welcomed local beekeeper Tamsin Harris to school! Tamsin has been bee-keeping since 1998 and now cares for an incredible 109 hives in the local area – talk about a hive of activity!
With a honeycomb of knowledge to share, Tamsin told the children all about her business, ‘Bee Special’, which creates a wide range of products from her hives, including beeswax candles, furniture polish, candle-rolling kits, balms and salves. The children were also treated to a truly sweet experience when they had the chance to taste some of Tamsin’s delicious local honey.
The highlight of the visit was an interactive workshop where pupils learned all about the different roles inside a bee colony. The classroom was soon abuzz as children dressed up as beekeepers, Queen bees, baby bees, worker bees, cleaner bees, guard bees and even hive-fanning bees!
This exciting visit was the perfect way to immerse the children in their new topic, ‘Where Would We Bee Without Bees?’, helping them understand just how important these tiny creatures are to our world. To top it all off, the children ended the week by rolling up their sleeves and making their very own honey flapjack – a delicious way to celebrate their learning. It was a sweet and unforgettable experience that left everyone bee-lieving just how amazing bees really are.
