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Explore to Plan – The Wonder Trail There’s a quiet but powerful shift that happens in a project when curiosity starts turning into intention. This week, we crossed that threshold. Our students have now completed the Explore phase  of the Wonder Trail, immersing themselves in what it truly means to be a historian . They’ve been equipped with a rich toolkit: primary and secondary sources from the local museum and library, conversations with the people of Bruton, historical maps

The first two weeks of our Wonder Trail project  have been an action-packed journey into the past! Our 18 students began in Week 1  by visiting the Roman Baths  to observe how history is brought to life through multimedia, such as audio guides and sensory effects. Back in Bruton, they officially became "historians," visiting the Bruton Museum  to identify significant objects and sites through the lenses of Trade, Religion, Industry, and Community . In Week 2 , the focus shift

"How can I make the invisible visible?"  🌿 Our students are embarking on Project Wonder Trail , a 12-week cross-curricular journey to uncover the hidden layers of Bruton. By stepping into the roles of historians and scientists , they are investigating everything from medieval trade at the Packhorse Bridge  to the winter biodiversity of the River Brue . Moving through the systematic stages of Explore, Plan, and Do , pupils are transforming their field research into an immersi

The Hummingbird has had a wonderful week. A big part of this is due to our wonderful students and another significant factor is the...