As a part of their new Science topic on materials, our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic adventure at Wheal Martyn Mine on a day packed with discovery and curiosity.
The first part of the visit gave the children time to explore the mine, uncovering how china clay was mined and the equipment used. Throughout the tour, the children asked lots of brilliant, thoughtful questions. It was a wonderful chance to make the most of Truro School Prep’s unique Cornish location and explore some of our heritage.
They then turned to investigators as they tested various materials to find the warmest, most waterproof ones with a mission to design the ultimate socks for the Wheal Martyn miners. The day was a wonderful blend of science, learning and fun and our children’s enthusiasm throughout was wonderful to see.