News at St. Catherine's
Observing Bees
AP Environmental Science students are preparing for an Apiary at the School's Goochland campus.
AP Environmental Science students observed beehives today in preparation for installing an Apiary at St. Catherine's Goochland campus.
The students learned about the bee culture including the life cycle, the role of the queen bee and more while observing hives located near campus.
The installation of the Apiary is planned to take place over the next few months with bees arriving in the spring. The new Beekeeping program will connect curriculum across all three divisions including chemistry, ecology, zoology, nutrition, biology, math and psychology.
Upper School Science Teacher Jennifer Harper is heading up the effort. She has researched a variety of schools with Beekeeping programs and worked on the proposal and plans.
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St.Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.
