Bees prompt early closure of Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary

Classes at the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary School ended early today after bees in the area disrupted classes.
The Ministry of Education said a beekeeper successfully removed two hives from the school premises last week and assured the principal that no more hives were on the property. However, the beekeeper believes there is another hive in the community and the smell of sweets may have drawn the bees to the school compound.
The ministry said it decided to close the school just after lunch in the interest of health and safety.