As part of their current topic on the History of Transport, the children have embarked on a fascinating journey through time, exploring how travel has evolved over the centuries. They began by carefully ordering various forms of past transport on a timeline, demonstrating progression from horse-drawn carriages to early motor vehicles.

The Genius of James Watt

The class also delved into the life and legacy of James Watt, discovering how his innovative improvements to the steam engine revolutionised transport by making it faster and more powerful. His contributions helped shape the modern world, and the children explored how his ideas laid the groundwork for the future of national rail.

Steam Train Adventures

Their imaginations were sparked as they envisioned the excitement and wonder of travelling on a steam train for the very first time. This came to life through group role-play (the children were extremely amused when Mrs Precious-Li acted as a nervous train passenger!) and scribed their ideas in a thought cloud.