Recently, St Joseph's School became home to four colonies of native stingless bees. They are the first livestock for the developing Agriculture program. 

There are two colonies of Tetragonula carbonaria on each campus. In addition to being fascinating to watch, they will also be included in programs of several primary classes as well as Year 8 and 9 Agriculture Science.

The bees got straight to work gathering pollen, nectar and resin as soon as their entrances were opened. With a range of about 500 metres they will cover all of the school and the gardens of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Since winter in Stanthorpe will be too cold for the bees (they won't get out of bed until it is 18 degrees), an overwintering location has been secured. They will still be onsite for a couple of months so come and have a look. If you dare!