Latin

Latin is a subject taught within the Languages Faculty.

AIMS

The teaching of Latin will:

  • Introduce pupils to a selection of the major achievements of the Romans in such fields as literature, art, architecture, science, medicine, technology, and law
  • Introduce pupils to significant aspects of the historical, political, and philosophical thought of the classical period
  • Develop a European awareness through an understanding of their cultural and linguistic heritage
  • Develop pupils’ powers of observation, abstraction, and analysis of information, judgement, and communication
  • Enhance their command of language by requiring them to pay close attention to the relationship between concepts and the words and structures used to express them

CURRICULUM

Key Stage 3

In Y7, all pupils are introduced to basic Latin in the Trinity Term.  In Y8, some forms will take Latin. In Latin, the Roman world is brought to life using the Suburani Latin Course, which is highly popular among our pupils. Pupils will develop their understanding of Latin grammar and translation through various stories and explorations of key cultural topics such as gladiators, dinner parties, the eruption of Vesuvius. They will be able to recognise and translate different grammatical cases and tenses. In Year 8, pupils will be choosing their GCSE options where they can choose to take Latin.

Key Stage 4

In Year 9 Latin, we explore the wider ancient world such as Roman Britain, Boudicca, and ancient Alexandria in Egypt whilst using the Cambridge Latin Course to further the pupils’ understanding and translation of Latin texts.

In Year 10 and 11, pupils will continue their GCSE in Latin. Pupils will continue to develop their language skills, while also analysing and exploring Latin literature.

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

The Latin suite is located in a prime position on the ground floor of Ormerod. Our well-appointed rooms are equipped with data projectors to facilitate the delivery of our popular e-learning resources. Examples of pupils’ work adorn the classrooms and adjacent corridors.

TRIPS AND VISITS

There are numerous sites both in the UK and abroad, which have been visited by our GCSE Latin students to supplement and enrich their enjoyment and appreciation of the classical world. A variety of theatrical productions and study days are also organised by the department as appropriate. A recent trip saw the pupils visit Pompeii in Italy to explore the ancient remains of the city.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

We provide Classics Club for Y7-9 and Latin subject support clinics for Y11 and Y13.

For more information please contact:

MRS J MELIA

Subject Leader of Classics and Latin