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Primary school pupils in Trethomas have started creating a new ‘bee corridor’ to help boost biodiversity in their village.

Wildflower seeds are being planted between Ty’n y Wern school and Llanfabon playing fields.

A range of bee and pollinator-friendly plants are being used to help wildlife and add some colour to the school’s entrance.

The pupils are working alongside Caerphilly County Borough Council’s parks and countryside department as part of the project.

Headteacher Sophie Goodliffe said: “The bee corridor really is the icing on the cake which comes at the end of yet another successful topic. During the Spring term the school studied local myths and legends with a focus on Bran the giant.

“It is reported that Bran is buried beneath the mound at Twmbarlwm and his tomb protected by swarms of bees.

“This sparked many great activities including the composing of songs, creation of comic strips, climbing Twmbarlwm itself and a magnificent giants head being built in our school garden.”

Teacher Caroline Ap Hywel, who is the Eco schools and Humanities lead at the school, said: “We are a school that truly cares about the environment.

“As part of our work learning about bees, our Heddlu Bach crew created seed bombs and leaflets which were posted to members of the community for them to plant in their own gardens.”