A visiting ‘soldier’ introduced the youngsters to life in the ancient empire during the school’s Roman Day.
The year three children dressed up as Roman citizens or soldiers, enjoyed a Roman banquet, and how to fight in formation.
They also learned some Latin words and phrases during the day of living history.
Hothfield head James Procter said: “By immersing themselves in Roman life for the day, the children were able to learn so much about the impact of the Romans in Britain.”
The Romans first arrived in Britain as an invasion force under Julius Caesar in 55 BC, and within a century most of the country had been colonised, remaining under Roman rule for the next 400 years.
During the occupation a distinctive Romano-British culture emerged as the Romans introduced improved agriculture, urban planning, industrial production, and architecture.
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