We are excited to share some wonderful learning happening in our school this half term. Class 2 has been diving deep into our history topic exploring famous Victorians and their remarkable contributions to the world.
This week, our pupils have been particularly fascinated by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his extraordinary engineering achievements. Those pupils who weren’t at Forest School spent time investigating the spectacular Clifton Suspension Bridge – a truly remarkable piece of Victorian innovation. Did you know the bridge took so long to build that it wasn’t even completed before Brunel’s own lifetime?
Our pupils embraced a hands-on engineering challenge, constructing bridges using different materials and testing their structural integrity. Their task was to build a bridge capable of supporting a ‘train’ (cleverly represented by a whiteboard rubber), which sparked incredible problem-solving and creativity.
This engaging activity is preparing our pupils for an upcoming educational visit to Bristol. We’ll be exploring not just the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, but also the incredible SS Great Britain. Our pupils are bubbling with anticipation about the learning adventures ahead!
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