What is Included

Children will also rotate through three engaging stations, each linked to NSW Curriculum outcomes:

Hive Exploration Station – “Life Inside the Hive”

Students observe a working hive and identify the queen, workers and drones. They explore bee behaviour, life cycles, pollination, and communication (including pheromones and the “waggle dance”).

Bees, Honey & Beeswax Student Learning Journal Station – “From Flower to Food”

Students investigate how honey is made, touch and smell real beeswax, and explore the role of nectar, pollen, enzymes and comb. Includes honey tasting and sustainability discussions on how bees support our food system. To reinforce learning, each child completes journal activities throughout the session. These are aligned to outcomes in the NSW Science & Technology K–6 Syllabus, such as:

• ST1-4LW-S / ST2-4LW-S – describing life cycles and needs of living things

• STe-2DP-T / ST3-2DP-T – exploring materials and sustainable use

• GE1-1 & GE2-1 – caring for environments and understanding our connection to them

These journal tasks help children connect science concepts to real-world learning, supporting homeschool records and portfolios.

 Hands-On Making Station – “Beeswax in Our World”

Students make and take home a beeswax candle, learning how beeswax is produced, harvested and used. This station supports creativity, material exploration and fine motor skills.

Every child receives a Junior Beekeeper Certificate and takes home their handmade item.