Ka Leo Alakaʻi O Waikīkī
Under the Protection of Diamond Head
4th Grade Stewardship: Protecting Our Yellow-Faced Bees
Our 4th-grade students have been busy becoming environmental stewards through a unique partnership with Hawaiʻi State Parks. This multi-classroom effort combines art, technology, and hands-on conservation to protect one of our rarest native species: the endangered Yellow-Faced Bee.
Art & Media with a Mission
C10 & C6 recently completed a stunning mosaic of the Yellow-Faced Bee.
C7 & C8 produced educational videos highlighting the importance of this native pollinator.
These student creations will soon be featured on official educational signage at the trailheads of Kaʻena Point and Makapuʻu Lighthouse. The State is currently finalized the permitting process for new kiosks that will house our students' work for all hikers and visitors to see!
Restoring the Kaiwi Coast
Beyond the classroom, our 4th graders headed out to the Kaiwi Coast for a day of habitat restoration. Students took the lead in propagating native plants and replanting them on-site, providing the essential habitat these bees need to thrive.
"It’s been a joy to watch our students connect their classroom learning to real-world conservation. They aren't just learning about the environment—they are actively healing it."
A special thank you to our fourth grade teachers, students, the State Parks team and Courtney Carpenter, our place-based coordinator for making these field trips possible.
Friday Farm Stand May 1st, 2026 2:15pm-3:15pm (or when sold out)
Come find your fruits, vegetables, herbs, and potted plants at our Friday Farm Stand. Cash or Credit. Mahalo for supporting our schoolʻs farm!
About Us
Email: ryan@waikikischool.org
Website: waikikischool.org
Location: 3710 Leahi Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USA
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