Ignore them Mo, All recreations are just that: a "re-creation" of what we can best approximate happened at the time endevouring to achieve a degree of accuracy to please those involved and/or those watching. Unless they are paid professionals everyone is also doing it for "fun". This is true whether it is a primary school running a "medieval fete", an early dance group or battle staged by the Sealed Knot (or any one of many other recreation groups covering the ancient Romans through to WW2). No matter how far people go in ensuring the historical accuracy of clothing, equipment, music, etc we are still approching it with 21 Century minds and imposing our own understanding of what it was like. The biggest give away in any recreation event is the teeth! Nobody has sought to go without modern dentistry in the interests of historical accuracy. While there are degrees of accuracy it is pointless getting hung up on them. As long as you are open about your degree of historical accuracy (or inaccuracy if others prefer the term) and the school is happy then go with it!
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