AGEDOC – Fieldgen Private School
Green rooftops, beehives, and active student engagement in beekeeping: at Fieldgen, nature climbs to the top of the school to sustainably cultivate awareness.
@Rari Matei
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Focus area Environmental
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Period 2024
With Bees for Future @ Fieldgen, students at Fieldgen Private School have taken a hands-on approach to supporting biodiversity and the climate. Entirely imagined by the students and for the students, the project transforms the school’s rooftops into a vibrant beekeeping space while integrating apiculture into the curriculum. A green, educational, and profoundly civic initiative.
The spark? The enthusiasm of Mr. Luc Santer, a passionate beekeeper, who proposed setting up hives on the school’s terrace. From there, everything fell into place.
Laurent Larosch École privée Fieldgen
@Rari Matei
A school turned toward nature – starting from the rooftop
The project is built on two main pillars:
- Creating an apiculture space with hives and hexagonal planters for vegetation.
- Introducing students to beekeeping and biodiversity through regular, hands-on activities.
The students didn’t just design the project – they built it themselves: assembling planters, ordering native melliferous plants, and preparing labels for future “Made at Fieldgen” honey jars.
@Rari Matei
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Seeing our students build the structures, reflect on botanical choices, and get involved in every step—that alone is a success.
Laurent Larosch École privée Fieldgen
Turning educational challenges into learning opportunities
One of the key challenges was helping students understand the ecological importance of plant choices, beyond their aesthetic appeal. To address this, the teaching team enriched the project with field trips and encounters: visits to ecological gardens, a tour of Minett Kompost, and a screening of the film More than Honey…
"These moments helped students connect theory to reality, and to better grasp the bees’ vital role in ecosystems."
Satisfaction that blossoms… and comes in honey jars
The project is now embedded into the long term, as part of the “Sustainable Development” elective for 4G students. It will evolve with the seasons, following the rhythm of blooms and harvests. The most anticipated moment? The arrival of the first honey jars.
"It will be the culmination of a collective effort. Being able to offer them to our guests will be a great source of pride."
A living lesson in ecology
Bees for Future @ Fieldgen shows that a concrete project can truly transform young people’s relationship with nature. It teaches them that every action, no matter how small, can help restore a fragile balance.
This kind of project gives meaning to school. It inspires action—in both students and teachers alike.
Laurent Larosch École privée Fieldgen
A sustainable commitment driven by the whole community
The enthusiastic feedback from students, parents, and staff confirms the value of this initiative. The school is committed to continuing its work, firmly believing that the future is cultivated today—locally, and in harmony with nature.
"Working toward a fairer, greener, and more sustainable world" is the motto of the project—perfectly aligned with Fieldgen’s values.
And a message that’s simple, yet essential: “Persevere. Share. Raise awareness. Motivate. And above all: never stop halfway.”
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