AS PART of their history topic on the Anglo Saxons, Year 3 at Churcher’s College Junior School (CCJS) invited an Anglo Saxon man to join them for the day.
Dressed up for the occasion, all the children made a huge effort with their costumes and the school was filled with a variety of Anglo Saxon farmers, warriors and gentle folk.
Each child had made an Anglo Saxon shield as a homework project and they used these for a mock battle where drama met history, with battle cries resounding around the school. The visit started with a question and answer session which will be followed up during history lessons for the rest of the term.
After their battle and a break, the children were then completely engaged in artefact chalk drawings and rune writing and messages.
After lunch, they all gathered around the fire in the outside classroom for a retelling of the old Danish legend of Beowulf, comforted by the wafting scent of the roasting of marshmallows.
Churcher’s College Junior School deputy headteacher Philipa Yugin-Power said: “Very big thanks to our Anglo Saxon visitor, Thane Ullson, and also to all the children for embracing the spirit of the day and really acting like Anglo Saxons.”