A Milton Keynes independent school has been a hive of activity this year as it settles in resident bees and launches an Eco Bee Club to help inspire active learning and improve the local economy.
The Webber Independent School neighbours the green Linford Woods, a woodland area of Milton Keynes just outside the heart of the city. The school age range is from six months to 16 years, offering a real-world curriculum and outstanding individualised learning experience that drives personal development and growth.
At The Webber Independent School, the team strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning, to equip and prepare each student for their individual journey to success, and this is just another great example of how they aim to do so.
Working alongside local business Home Farm MK, Headmistress Hilary Marsden and Adrian Dumbleton introduced a beehive on the school grounds alongside the Eco Garden, where nursery to Year 11 students grow and tend to their own fruit and vegetables for the school kitchen and use the space for learning in Science, Art, Geography and Wellbeing lessons. Adrian said:
“By incorporating beehives for natural pollination and wildflower areas to increase biodiversity, we benefit from encouraging pollinators and letting nature do what it does best. We were thrilled to be able to support local school children in the experience,”
Life at Webber is vibrant, engaging and academic for all the children from nursery through to GCSEs. The school is committed to delivering a first-class individualised learning experience that drives personal development and growth within a child’s learning journey.
The degree qualified teachers and dedicated support staff are an important part of The Webber; offering subject-specialist teaching that continually develops interesting and innovative ways for the students to learn. Parents can expect their child to have access to a wide range of facilities, resources, support and additional activities – which now includes The Webber Beehive and Eco Garden.
Life at The Webber is never dull and there is always something to ignite passions and uncover hidden talents. The Beehives and Bee Club aims to help children overcome fears, learn responsibilities and understand the value of these key pollinators. Together the wonderful Webber Bee Club students and the bees create100% Blossom Honey for parents and guests of the school.
The honey production has also offered a fantastic entrepreneurial opportunity for the Bee Club students and Young Entrepreneurial Clubs as they discover the value of production and marketing, potting hundreds of 70g honey jars through early spring to autumn. Hilary Marsden said:
“Here at Webber, we aim to instil a lifelong curiosity and love of learning within each and every one of our students. The best way to discover what’s on offer is to experience the ‘buzz’ of our super learning environment for yourself. I would be delighted to welcome prospective parents for a personal tour, where they will have the opportunity to meet me, tour our exciting learning environment, and see our committed teachers and our engaged and wonderful students, and even the Webber bees, in action.”
The Webber promises to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’ and has been awarded Excellent in its ISA Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection. The full report can be found on the website.
Find out more about The Webber Independent School on 01908 574740 or visit the website at www.webberindependentschool.com
