13 Jun Year 4
On Tuesday, a cohort of excited Year 4 pupils embarked on a journey to the Natural History Museum, to help support their learning of earthquakes and volcanoes, linked to their Summer Term 2 Topic: When in Rome. Here, learning leapt off the pages of their textbooks and into real life, as they learned about volcanoes — their formation, structure and the dramatic impact they can have on the planet. Through hands-on exhibits, interactive models, and a thrilling simulation of an actual earthquake, pupils explored how volcanoes are formed from tectonic activity deep beneath the Earth’s surface, saw first-hand the layers of the Earth, discovered how magma rises to form lava and understood how pressure builds before an eruption occurs. The experience was both exciting and sobering, as we saw how eruptions can destroy landscapes, reshape geography and impact human life. We are appreciative of all hands-on learning experiences that we can offer our pupils at Parsloes; this visit brought geography and science to life in unforgettable ways, leaving our pupils inspired, engaged and filled with curiosity about the dynamic Earth beneath their feet. Thank you to all our parent helpers who accompanied us on for the day.