By Mrs Thomas (Year 3 Teacher)

On Wednesday afternoon this week, Year 3 embarked on an exciting journey into our new Central Idea: Communities are influenced by Geographical Location, with a visit to The Higgins Museum in Bedford. This educational outing offered a fascinating glimpse into how our local landscape has shaped the community throughout history.

As we journeyed through time, from the Prehistoric era to modern times, the girls were engaged by the changing geographical features of Bedford. From a distant past when our town was covered by a warm, shallow sea to the present day, where urbanisation has transformed the landscape, each particular period of time revealed a unique interplay between geography and human settlement.

Through careful observation and inquiry, the year group explored the reasons behind historical settlement patterns. The museum's array of artefacts brought to life the ways in which past communities adapted to and relied upon their geographical surroundings for survival.

This learning experience outside the classroom not only deepened our understanding of Bedford's geographical evolution but also sparked curiosity about the broader connections between geography and community development.

Our next challenge involves further exploration into the study of settlement patterns across our broader community. By uncovering the reasons why individuals selected particular locations to settle, we aim to gain a thorough understanding of how geography still affects the dynamics of our community.