King’s Oak Academy Students Support Bee-Friendly Planting Project

A group of Year 10 students at King’s Oak Academy have participated in a hands-on initiative to plant spring bulbs, contributing to the promotion of biodiversity and the conservation of bee populations.

The activity was organised in collaboration with Common Connections, a four-year project dedicated to restoring, enhancing, and connecting green spaces along the border of South Gloucestershire and East Bristol. This initiative benefits both local wildlife and communities.

During their visit, representatives from Common Connections educated students about the critical role of bees as pollinators, vital not only for maintaining natural ecosystems but also for the production of many food crops.

The session emphasised the importance of planting pollinator-friendly species, such as hyacinths, to create green corridors that support wildlife.

Students eagerly got to work, moving soil to large planters and carefully planted a variety of spring bulbs.

Their enthusiasm and dedication to the task were highly commended by the organisers.

George Tanner, Second in Humanities at King’s Oak Academy, said: “This initiative has been a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage with an important environmental project.

“Their care and commitment during the planting activity were inspiring, and they are excited to see the fruits of their labour when the bulbs bloom later this academic year.”

The academy eagerly anticipates the arrival of spring, when the planted bulbs are expected to flourish, brightening the school grounds and providing a much-needed food source for bees.