YEAR 3 pupils at Churcher’s College Junior School visited Butser Ancient Farm for a day filled with activity and interest.

Studying the Romans, the pupils started off in the Roman Villa for an introduction before beginning their chosen activities. Stone wall (and road) building allowed for excellent team work and then a real-life archaeological dig gave the children an understanding of sources of evidence and why they are important.

The children took part in practical activities in the afternoon. Silver jewellery making and clay pottery kept all 39 children and five escorting adults fully occupied, and they set off back to school with boxes of pots and silver rings on their fingers.