HoneyTree Primary School is a proud Antiguan institution committed to delivering a well-rounded education in a warm, safe, and stimulating environment. From our youngest learners in Pre-K to our graduating Year 6 class, every child at HoneyTree is known, valued, and supported.
Our dedicated teachers, hands-on learning approach, and rich programme of activities — from swimming to community service — equip children with the knowledge, skills, and character they need to flourish.
Learn about our school, our mission, and the people who make HoneyTree special.
Principal's welcome
A message from our principal
Hello! I am Ms. Lily, a passionate educator who has taught children of all ages since 18, and whose dream has always been to create a centre that changes the outlook on learning — allowing children to truly enjoy the process. Since the birth of my daughter Rosie in 2019, that dream became unstoppable.
In 2022 we opened The Beehive Learning Center, and in September 2025 HoneyTree Primary welcomed its first 7 students. We have in the first year, we grew to 11 students across Kinder, Grade 1 & Grade 2 — and we are just getting started. We look forward to growing our HoneyTree family and building our community of little people!
— Ms. Lily Schofield, Principal & CEO, Beehive Learning Group
Who we are
Vision & mission
Our vision
HoneyTree Primary envisions opening doors and creating opportunities for all children in Antigua & Barbuda through inclusive, innovative education — breaking barriers and providing equitable access to every child, regardless of ability or background.
Our mission
We are committed to nurturing open-minded, curious, and compassionate learners who embrace the joy of discovery. Through experiential, inclusive, and creative education, we empower each child to grow holistically, celebrate diversity, and develop their unique talents.
Our team
Our Staff
Ms. Lily Schofield
Founder & Principal
Ms. Brianna Pereira
Vice Principal
Mrs. Cassandra Garwood
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Kimberlie Bernard-Pinder
Grade 1 Teacher
Mrs. Cleopatra Lee-John
Grade 2/3 Teacher
Ms. Haddassah
Special Subjects
Our community
HoneyTree in pictures
Classes & year groups
From Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 6 — click a year group to find out more.
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Grade 4 (Soon)
Grade 5 (Soon)
Grade 6 (Soon)
Pre-Kindergarten
The Seedlings — Age 3–4
Our Pre-K programme gives the very youngest learners a warm, play-based introduction to school life. Through structured play, storytelling, music, and outdoor exploration, children develop early language, numeracy awareness, and vital social skills.
Early literacyNumber senseCreative playMusic & movementOutdoor learning
Class teacher
Mrs. C Garwood
Kindergarten
The Blossoms — Age 4–5
Kindergarten builds on the Pre-K foundation with a focus on phonics, early reading readiness, and foundational maths. Children thrive in our bright, well-resourced classrooms and enjoy regular outdoor learning sessions.
Year 1 builds systematic phonics and early reading fluency alongside foundational maths. Children continue to learn through exploration and imagination while developing structured habits of learning.
Reading & writingMathsScienceComputingPE
Class teacher
Mrs. K Pinder
Year 2
The Elms — Age 6–7
Year 2 consolidates early literacy and numeracy with cross-curricular projects that bring learning to life. Children develop as confident readers and begin exploring history, geography, and science in greater depth.
EnglishMathsHistoryGeographyArt
Class teacher
Mrs. C John-Lee
Year 3
The Oaks — Age 7–8
Year 3 marks an exciting step forward. Children write at length, explore multiplication, and study rich topics including Caribbean history and local habitats. Field trips play an important part in Year 3 learning.
EnglishMathsScienceCaribbean studiesMusic
Class teacher
Mrs. C John-Lee
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Grade 4 — The Maples
Coming Soon!
Grade 4 opens in 2027–28. HoneyTree grows by one year group each academic year.
Learning goes far beyond the classroom. Explore what makes HoneyTree special.
Swimming programme
Every child learns to swim
At HoneyTree, sport is at the heart of school life. We are proud of our outstanding sporting partnerships that give every child access to world-class coaching and facilities right here in Antigua.
Tennis
Post Millennial Tennis Academy
Termly sessions for all year groups.
Tennis
Post Millennial Tennis Academy
Building skills, confidence & love of the game.
Girl Guides
18th Antigua Girl Guide Unit
Leadership, teamwork & community spirit.
Scouts
Antigua Scout Group
Badges, skills & adventures await.
Dance
Dance Fusion with Karen Brookes
Energetic classes blending dance styles with vibrant African rhythms, building coordination, confidence & stage presence.
From Antiguan harbours to cultural institutions, our pupils explore their island and their world.
Community & service
Proud members of our community
At HoneyTree, we believe in giving back. Our pupils participate in beach clean-ups, food drives, police outreach days, and national celebrations — building character alongside academic skills.
News & Events
View and download our school calendars for the academic year.
Calendars
School Year 2025/2026
Access the academic calendar and special events calendar below.
We would love to hear from you. Reach out to us with any questions about admissions, school life, or general enquiries.
Contact information
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AddressHoneyTree Primary School Antigua & Barbuda, West Indies
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Phone+1 (268) 776 4483
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Emailadmin@honeytreeprimaryschool.com
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School hoursMonday to Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm Office: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Send us a message
✓ Thank you — we will be in touch within 2 school days.
Our community
The Hive Legacy Wall
Est. 2026 — Honouring the families, friends and community partners who have helped us grow. Every plaque tells a story of love, commitment and belief in our children.
The Hive Legacy Wall — Briggins, Antigua & Barbuda
The plaques
Our five tiers of honour
The Hive Legacy Wall recognises families, friends, donors and community partners who have helped build and grow HoneyTree Primary School and The Beehive Learning Center.
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Founding Families
Families who have been with us since inception and continued into Primary.
Gold plaques
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Legacy Families
Children who complete the full Early Childhood Programme.
Shared black plaque, gold writing
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Growing with the Hive
Families whose children have stayed connected and grown through multiple Beehive Learning Group programmes.
Shared black plaque, gold writing
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Friends of the Hive
Community members and companies who have given a donation.
Shared black plaque, green writing
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Hive Helpers
Community members and companies who have made a significant contribution.
Individual black plaque, emerald writing
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Hive Builders
Community members and companies that have made a major contribution or sponsored a programme/project.
Emerald plaque, black writing
Earn your plaque
Become part of our legacy
Every donation to HoneyTree Primary — no matter the size — helps us grow, and the most significant contributions earn a permanent place on our Hive Legacy Wall. Your name will inspire every child who passes it.
"One word. Family. As a first time mom I have felt comfortable, supported and involved in my child's learning journey from the beginning. It is evident that all the children in Ms. Lily's care are treated as if they are her own."
R. Samuel
Parent since inception — son now in Grade 1
"My son before HoneyTree would not go to school without a meltdown. Now he runs off as soon as the car door opens. The Principal goes above and beyond for each and every family. When it comes to HoneyTree you won't have to second guess!"
T. Wright
HoneyTree parent
Our vision
The Future of HoneyTree
We are building a purpose-built, world-class educational home for the children of Antigua & Barbuda. Here is what we are working towards — and how you can be part of it.
Where we are going
Growth timeline
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Year 1 ✓
Kinder launched 7 founding students
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Year 2 ✓
Kinder, G1 & G2 11+ students
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Year 3
Add G3 & G4 New facilities
5
Year 5
Full Kinder–G6 108 students
The vision
Our purpose-built campus
Designed to inspire learning at every turn — with dedicated classrooms, an outdoor classroom, competitive swimming pool, multipurpose court, garden, adventure trail, and The Buzz Café.
Phase 1 — The Beehive Campus
Aerial view showing classrooms, outdoor classroom, swimming pool, multipurpose court and garden.
Interior layout — HoneyTree Primary Building
Kinder, SEN room, Grades 1–6, dedicated play area, eating/assembly space, school office, sick bay & kitchenette.
Full campus — The Beehive Learning Group
The complete vision: Early Childhood, Primary, equestrian centre, adventure trail, The Buzz Café, competitive pool & sports facilities.
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Support our dream
Bee a part of our future
Your donation — no matter the size — directly funds our children's education, facilities, and growth. Every contributor earns a place on our Hive Legacy Wall, a permanent tribute to the community that built HoneyTree.
$50
Hive Helper
$250
Community Builder
$1,000
Hive Builder
Other
Your amount
This sends your details to the HoneyTree team who will be in touch to arrange your donation and discuss your Legacy Wall plaque.
✓ Thank you! We will be in touch very soon to welcome you to the HoneyTree legacy.
Extended day
Wraparound Care & After School Clubs
From breakfast club to after-school activities, we are here for your family from 7:30am to 5:30pm every school day.
Your school day
The full day at HoneyTree
7:30 – 8:30
Breakfast Club
A calm, nourishing start to the day before school begins.
8:30 – 3:00
School Day
Our full primary curriculum — learning, exploring and growing together.
3:00 – 4:00
Homework & Academic Support
Supervised homework time with supplementary academic support from our teachers.
4:15 – 5:15
After School Clubs
Daily activity clubs — see the full schedule below. Included in fees (exceptions noted).
Included clubs
After school club schedule
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Monday
Art & Craft Club
Paint, glue and sparkle! Students engage with a variety of art media — from traditional art to jewellery-making — developing creativity, fine motor skills and self-expression.
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Tuesday
Reading Club
Fostering a love of reading through phonics, fluency and comprehension. Weekly story sessions inspire imagination and meaningful literacy practice.
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Wednesday
Baking & Cooking Club
Whisk, mix and taste! Children learn essential life skills through hands-on cooking — safe food preparation, measuring, following recipes, and teamwork.
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Thursday
Girl Guides & Scouts
18th Antigua Girl Guide Unit & Antigua Scouts at Simon Bolivar Park. Teamwork, leadership, responsibility and community spirit — earn badges along the way. Transport provided.
* Membership & transport fee applies
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Friday
Around the World Club
Pack your bags and grab your passport! Travel to a new country every week, discover cool traditions, taste new foods, and collect stamps for your adventure passport.
Premium clubs (additional fees apply)
💃 Dance Fusion
with Karen Brookes — Wednesday
An energetic class blending dance styles with vibrant African rhythms. Builds coordination, confidence and stage presence.
🥊 Kickboxing
Tuesday
Strength, agility and technique in a supportive environment. Builds fitness, discipline and confidence.
🤖 Robotics Club
Coming soon
Watch this space — we are building something exciting for our young engineers and coders!
Interested in wraparound care?
Get in touch and we will tell you everything you need to know about our extended day programme and club schedule.
A thematic, holistic curriculum rooted in the culture of Antigua & Barbuda — inspiring curious, capable and compassionate learners from Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Our approach
Thematic, inclusive & culturally rooted
Our curriculum is organised around rich, cross-curricular themes that connect subjects through meaningful real-world contexts. Rather than learning subjects in isolation, our students explore big ideas — from "All About Me" in Kindergarten to "Designing the Future" in Grade 6.
Every theme is grounded in the culture, history and environment of Antigua & Barbuda, building a deep sense of identity and pride alongside academic rigour.
We follow the National Curriculum, supplemented by the Jolly Phonics & UFLI reading programmes, Oxford Reading Programme, STEM, financial literacy, media literacy, and digital literacy.
Core subjects
What every student learns
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Language Arts
Reading, writing, grammar, speaking & listening. Jolly Phonics & UFLI phonics throughout primary. Narrative, persuasive, expository & creative writing across all grades.
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Mathematics
Number sense, operations, geometry, measurement, data, financial literacy and coding. Problem-based, nature-inspired activities connect maths to real Antiguan life.
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Science
Hands-on enquiry from living things and habitats to forces, weather, the human body and the environment. Strong links to Antigua's natural world and climate.
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Social Studies
Antigua's history, Caribbean geography, culture, leadership, and global connections. Children develop strong national identity and civic responsibility.
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Creative Arts
Visual art, music, drama and movement woven throughout every theme. From recorder in Kinder to instruments in upper primary. Christmas and end-of-year productions.
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Technology & Coding
Coding from Kinder (unplugged) through to Scratch & Tynker in Grade 6. Google Workspace, digital storytelling, Canva, media literacy and financial literacy.
Themes by grade
Our thematic curriculum overview
Term
Kinder
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Term 1
All About Me & My Family Celebrations Around Me
Who We Are & Where We Live Island Explorers
My Place in the World The Spirit of Our Culture
Our Island, Our People
Term 2
My Island Home: Land, Sea & Sky School & Community
Treasures of the Sea Our Stories, Our Heroes
Nature's Neighborhoods Tales from the Tropics
The World Around Us
Term 3
Living Things: Plants & Animals Moving, Growing & Exploring
Growing and Changing Earth, Wind & Water
From Seed to Table Forces of Nature
Water is Life
Grades 4–6 themes available on request. All themes connect to the Antiguan national curriculum.
Literacy
Our reading programme
Jolly Phonics — Our core programme for Kindergarten, introducing all 42 sounds through songs, actions and stories.
UFLI Phonics — Science of Reading programme used from Grade 1 upwards, building systematic phonics, fluency and comprehension.
