Latin
KS3
Salve! A lively approach proves that Latin is not a dead language. All students in years 7 and 8 study Latin. Latinists follow the Cambridge Latin Course (CLC), chosen for its broad approach, as it brings to life the world as well as the language of the Romans.
The books are set in Pompeii, Britain and Egypt. This gives plenty of opportunity for investigating the eruption of Vesuvius, and what it was like to visit the theatre, amphitheatre and baths. In addition, we explore a Roman family's daily life, and that of slaves. We can also discover what life was like for those living in Roman Britain.
We encourage pupils to learn more about their world by comparing the first century with the twenty-first (how would you treat a serious spear-wound?)
Progress in the language component ensures that Latinists reach CE level by the end of Year 8.
Year 9 trip to Bath
| Teachers |
| Miss R. E. Symonds, MA, PGCE,
Cambridge (Head of Dept.) Mr J. Nelmes, BA, Oxford Mrs T. R. Griffiths, BA, Queen Mary's College, London |