St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-115559

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (20:00:05):

Today I discuss a very interesting initiative at my former primary school, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School at Oatley, which commenced last year. The school recently opened a beehive—which, I might add, has bees that are harmless to humans, as they cannot sting. Last year I had the pleasure of touring the facilities at the school with the magnificent principal, Kylie Brakel. How it all works is simply outstanding. Bees are great for pollinating local plants, which ensures that the school garden is very vibrant and full of life. It is also a great way to introduce students to the world of gardening and agriculture. I am so impressed that I am seriously considering getting a beehive for myself at home. The project was a great way to round out a fantastic year at the school, and I thank Kylie and the entire staff at St Joseph's primary school for their commitment to their students. I wish all the teaching staff and students all the very best for the school year ahead.