Viking invasion at Lyneham Primary School
Gazette and Herald
www.gazetteandherald.co.uk
16th July 2009
Vikings invaded Lyneham Primary School and took a class of Year 3 pupils captive on Friday. A single blast of a horn echoed through the corridors before a sword-wielding Viking stormed into the classroom to capture the eight-year-olds.

Teacher Sharon Smith said: “It was a fantastic day, a great success.

“The children were in their class and then they were taken captive and rushed off to the Viking camp for the day. They absolutely loved it and everyone had a fantastic time.”

A traditional Viking tent, complete with cooking equipment, was set up and the children were taught how to cook, light a fire and throw spears by the Viking Society.

Mrs Smith said: “We had spent the week before preparing and the children had made their own tunics and belts to wear.”