Roman legion goes into battle as part of school history project
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
A legion of Roman centurions, soldiers and senators marched into Sheringham Primary School, as part of a history project culminating in pitched battles in the playground.
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
As well as paying a visit to Norwich Castle Museum to look at ancient Roman artefacts, the 85 eight and nine-year-old youngsters taking part had a chance to make shields and swords and model Roman villas from clay.
They also unearthed Roman treasure during a sandpit archaeological dig, wrote letters from soldiers to their families and looked at how the ancient Romans lived and the lasting impact they had on the world.
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Year 4 teacher Jade Murray said pupils had been 'captivated' by the topic.
She added: 'It was a real hands-on project that led to a whole range of activities and because we went on the trip right at the start, the children got into the roles of Romans straight away.'
Class 4P get set to go into battle.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Summer, Darcey and Maisie dressed to impress at Sheringham Primary School's Roman day.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
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Eight-year-old classmates Maisie and Darcey with their Roman shields.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Eight-year-old pals Reece and Charlie dressed as Roman centurions.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
Roman soldiers on the march at Sheringham Primary School.Photo: KAREN BETHELL - Credit: Archant
