FOUR dinosaur eggs are a rather unusual item of lost property to be found on a primary school field.

The discovery at Radipole Primary School in Weymouth was part of an event held for the Everybody Writes initiative, which the school is participating in.

The project aims to increase young people’s interest in writing by providing primary and secondary schools with exciting literacy resources and innovative ideas.

Community Police Support Officer Clive Joyner attended the scene and cordoned off the area with police tape to make the event as authentic as possible.

Youth worker Tom Lane posed as Professor Richard Lodocus, a scientist who had flown over from Hamburg for the event.

Children were also able to meet other fictional experts.

Over 400 students ranging from reception to year six were involved in writing factsheets and stories, which were displayed in classrooms the following day.

Older pupils also had the opportunity to use video cameras to film news reports.

The event was organised by teacher Nick Hargreaves and other members of staff helped to produce the papier-mâché dinosaur eggs. Headteacher Veronique Singer said: “The students loved the opportunity to improve their writing skills and are still talking to me about their experience.

“The pupils produced some excellent work and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.”