Pre-prep pupils at Highfield and Brookham School have had a snapshot of travel and transport through time with a fascinating visit to Brooklands Museum.

Embellishing their work in the classroom on a dedicated spring term topic which considers whether we should change the way we travel in order to help safeguard the planet, the Year 2 children got a first-hand look at an amazing array of modes of transport.

The eager young researchers explored planes, racing cars and buses during their trip to the Weybridge-based museum, discovering how travel and modes of transport have developed over time.

In the classroom, with a focus on the need for clean and renewable energy – one of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals – the children have learnt about everything from the first flight undertaken by the Wright brothers in 1903 to the wonders of modern space travel.

At Brooklands, the children were treated to a close look at an array of vintage vehicles and aircraft, including the wartime Wellington bomber which was salvaged from the bottom of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.

The interactive experience also included sitting in an F1 racing car and a tour of the Sultan of Oman’s private jet.

Suzannah Cryer, Head of Highfield and Brookham School, said: “School trips are an incredibly important part of any learning journey as they enable children deepen their understanding of subjects through real-world context and gain a broader perspective on the world by experiencing different environments, essentially enriching their learning experience beyond traditional classroom knowledge.

“This year, our Year 2 children are on a mission to discover how much travel and transport has evolved over the years and whether or not they need to change further in order to protect the environment.

“They have already learnt that transport is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and noise, and the fact-finding trip to Brooklands Museum has given them even more food for thought.”