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Pupils join Roman army

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Monday, June 04, 2012
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WHEN the Romans invaded Gotherington, it was clear which side was the winner.

But the stunt was part of the primary school's topic on the mighty army.

  1. ART OF WAR:  Claudius Maximus, from the company Roman Exeter, with pupils from Gotherington Primary School

    ART OF WAR: Claudius Maximus, from the company Roman Exeter, with pupils from Gotherington Primary School

Year four pupils were paid a visit by Claudius Maximus, from the company Roman Exeter and taught how to train to be a Roman soldier.

Year 4 teacher Kate Wheatcroft, said: "They learnt about the discipline of the army and the kit and equipment they used. And also what it was like in Roman occupied Britain."

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A full battle was then staged in the afternoon on the school field when pupils divided up into Romans and Celts.

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