Last Thursday, Year 5 ventured to Foxton Locks for their Go with the Flow exit point, rounding off their learning with a day packed full of History, Geography and hands-on investigation. The visit gave pupils the chance to explore how canals reshaped the landscape and to appreciate the remarkable engineering behind Britain’s waterway system.
During the trip, pupils learned about the physical changes canals brought to the environment and the challenges Victorian engineers faced when navigating uneven terrain. They examined the historic inclined plane and even had the opportunity to help open and close one of the locks, which allowed them to see engineering principles in action.
Expert guides led pupils around the site, sharing a wealth of knowledge about the construction, use and development of the canal network. Pupils also explored the fascinating museum where they discovered what life was like for the people who lived and worked along the canals.
As part of their learning, pupils made their own steam-powered boats, deepening their understanding of how steam power became a driving force behind the Industrial Revolution and transformed transport across the country.
A huge thank you to Mr Pickett, Mrs Evans and Miss Cheney for their support throughout the day, helping to make the visit both memorable and enriching.
