King’s pupils came face to face with the brains and the brutality of Roman Britain during a classical Living History Day.
Their Year 4 enrichment week saw pupils dress up as gods, goddesses and gladiators and ask “What did the Romans ever do for us?”
James Heald, 8, had the answers: “They built roads, houses, central heating systems and sewers. In fact,” he orated, “if you look around today, the Romans pretty much did most of it first, 2000 years before us today.”
However, Deshawn Wilson, 8, added: “They were also brutal and because they were so much better at fighting than anyone else they conquered the world.”
Lucy Bridgewater, 8, summed it up: “They were clever, but very, very scary as well.”
King’s Year 4 Teacher Adam Taylor: “We are completing our six-week analysis of all the Romans did for us, asking the question ‘brains or brawn’ and the answer is, of course, both.”
Adam said: “The project included a trip to Chester, dressing up as Roman luminaries, practising their battle formations and walking the walls. The children love the reenactment and learn so much more when they are completely immersed in the subject.”
Pictured are Emilia Gravett, Zach Johnson-Aardewerk, Deshawn Wilson, James Heald and Lucy Bridgewater.