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What teachers say about introducing classics/ Latin...

Story Wood School

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Samworth

Story Wood School

 It’s a brilliant addition to the curriculum, the pupils will love it, and it will tie in with so much you already do!  


Definitely do it!

It is a brilliant scheme and the children really enjoy their Latin lessons. 

It helps with grammar knowledge and with reading (for example prefixes, suffixes and word roots, and the culture lessons support and enhance our history curriculum. 

Pool Hayes

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Samworth

Story Wood School

 Go for it! It adds a great deal of depth to pupil understanding in English, history and provides a solid foundation for learning MFL in secondary schools. A number of my ex-pupils moved into top set when learning Spanish in Y7 as a result of understanding masculine and feminine nouns, changing verb endings, sentence structure and translating language by linking it to Latin roots where similar. 

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Samworth

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Samworth

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

 I wished that we had switched to Latin as our language years ago. I would make it compulsory in primary schools if I could! The children love it, the teachers love it and the benefits to other curriculum subjects are massive. 

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

 The school’s curriculum is broad and ambitious. Leaders have thought carefully about what they teach to the pupils and why. For example, pupils learn Latin to support them with their understanding of root words, grammar and language development.

Christopher Whitehead Language College

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

Christopher Whitehead Language College

Do it! It’s been the best thing for my career to change to Classics – I’m not even sure I’d still be in teaching if not for that. 

Barr View

Maryvale Catholic Primary School - Ofsted Report June 2024

Christopher Whitehead Language College

 It’s a fantastic way to get to grips with grammar and root words. Children understand the root meanings of words and can connect similar words.  

The Rawlett School

Hall Green Junior School

Hall Green Junior School

Do it! It’s delightful to see such engagement from students. 

Hall Green Junior School

Hall Green Junior School

Hall Green Junior School

Great – go for it. Much easier than we thought it was going to be. Both staff and children are really enjoying it.

Ark Victoria Academy

Hall Green Junior School

Ark Victoria Academy

 I would say do it! I have had a great time and enjoyed the resources! 

Hamstead Hall Academy

Hamstead Hall Academy

Ark Victoria Academy

Do not hesitate a second. Kids love it! 

What our teachers say...

What are you most proud of from this academic year?

What was the most successful/ enjoyable activity the pupils did this year?

What was the most successful/ enjoyable activity the pupils did this year?

 The way new pupils in Year 3 have embraced Latin – lots of them say it is their favourite subject! 

     

The setting up of the Classics Club to teach Maximum Classics 


 How much the children are enjoying Latin.


 The enjoyment of the children learning Latin.


 That all KS2 teachers and children now see Latin as a weekly lesson within the curriculum. 


 Children’s love of Latin.  


 Taking 50 students (and 5 staff including myself) for a 5 night trip to Greece at Easter – some of our students had never been abroad before so to give them that opportunity was a privilege.  

(Christopher Whitehead Language College)

What was the most successful/ enjoyable activity the pupils did this year?

What was the most successful/ enjoyable activity the pupils did this year?

What was the most successful/ enjoyable activity the pupils did this year?

They loved creating defixiones and are looking forward to making catapults.


A range of activities from linking building onagers to Design Technology topics to learning ‘Happy Birthday’ in Latin.


 They enjoy the cultural lessons that are embedded within each unit. 


 Many – children enjoy both the language and culture lessons 


 Children enjoy learning about the myths and gods in each unit and using key words from the Latin lessons to help tell the stories. 


 Children particularly enjoyed creating their own Latin comic books 


 Having discussions around the topics and getting the students to debate amongst each other.  

(Classics Club) 

What our pupils say...

Classical studies is a brilliant club where you learn latin, create curses and make your own mini catapults! It is a great place to meet new people and have fun. I would highly recommend joining and have fun! 

(The Rawlett School) 

     Salve. I like Classical Study because it is a language that isn’t spoken as much as languages like English and french. We also learn the meanings of Latin words and ancient mythology like the myth of Achilles.

(The Rawlett School)

 It is very fun to learn about how history changes due to societies and ideologies, and how some history is hidden.

(Ark Victoria Academy)

 It is brilliant to take a deep dive into the various aspects of history.

Ark Victoria Academy. 

 I love learning about the monsters and gods and goddess the most! 

(Barr View) 

Students said about the 2024 Ancient World enrichment day...

Students said their favourite part of the day was...

Today I have learnt about materials and language (writing) in the past. (I enjoyed writing on various materials the most).


Interesting


The sessions were amazing especially the tricksters


It was fun 


 The teachers are very nice 


 Gave me a great insight on how advanced ancient civilisation was. Like Egyptians and Romans.  


 The topics were engaging and interesting. :) 


I like the debates in Rome and the power of the tributes. 


 An interesting mix of lessons. Intriguing.Fun and calming.  


 Interactive  


 Very good and interactive  

Students said their favourite part of the day was...

Very educational

Fun

Interesting


I enjoyed the trixter workshop and the egypt


I loved it so much the people engaged with us well and seemed like lovely people. Well done!!


It was very educational


Very enjoyable and educational.


 I think today was very interesting and educational and it was interesting to learn about Bog bodies and Ancient Egypt.  


 I thought today was very interesting. 


 Very educational and enteracting with the debates. 


 The senate debate was very interesting and insightful. 


 Good and informational 



Students said their favourite part of the day was...

Students said their favourite part of the day was...

Students said their favourite part of the day was...

Learning how to decipher hieroglyphics - different letters of the alphabet.


My best part of today was learning about bog bodies, hieroglyphics and the Roman senate


Tricksters! 


Bog bodies :o 


The Roman debate 


Bog bodies or senate

Teachers said about the 2024 Ancient World enrichment day...

What do you think the pupils gained from attending today?

What do you think the pupils enjoyed the most about today?

What do you think the pupils enjoyed the most about today?

A lot of detailed information about ancient life, writing and recording history 


They get involved with a lot. The debate pushed some of the to get involved. 


Extended knowledge.

Uni style of teaching/ rooms

Tour to see different parts of the site 

What do you think the pupils enjoyed the most about today?

What do you think the pupils enjoyed the most about today?

What do you think the pupils enjoyed the most about today?

Seeing the museum room! They were very excited to see the artefacts. 


The hieroglyphics session was interactive and fun. Some got quite competitive! 


Egyptian museum workshop

As a teacher, which do you think was the most beneficial session for the pupils?

As a teacher, which do you think was the most beneficial session for the pupils?

As a teacher, which do you think was the most beneficial session for the pupils?

All of them added layers to their knowledge



The bog bodies - refs to the English syllabus (poetry)


All, the sessions fit together 

Do you have any other comments?

As a teacher, which do you think was the most beneficial session for the pupils?

As a teacher, which do you think was the most beneficial session for the pupils?

Thank you for hosting a wonderful day! 


Really enjoyed the day, lovely staff and campus. 


Ambassadors and lecturers are excellent 

Teachers said about the 2024 Teachers' Day...

I loved the session of Charlie A. about Classics Classroom Resources and I fought it really useful. Also, I found very useful the session about the Ovid Competition as I was not aware of this. Elena's session was great about scholarship for A level. Well done to everyone. 

Thought it was a really lovely, interesting day! Lots of choice, amazingly enthusiastic academics and great networking opportunity! Thanks! 

Alex Orgee session was very useful.

Material culture and archaeology collection also great especially for future school trips. 

Very Enlightening, has opened up many avenues to bring Classical Studies into Secondary Education.

Really great, helpful day - I learnt so much + really practical things to use in teaching.

Loved learning from current scholars. 

Really enjoyed it, and felt there was lots of good options. 

Thanks so much - it was a lot of information to take away + Put to use. 

Enjoyed everything I went to. 



  Thoroughly enjoyed. Useful talks and materials.  

What was said about the 2023 Ovid competition...

Student

Student

Student

I enjoyed seeing other peoples work


It was good, would like to see more entries


I enjoyed how we got to share everyones artwork and the opportunity to share mine


Very fun :) 

Parent

Student

Student

The storytelling & presentation of work was lovely


 I enjoyed the storyteller -

We enjoyed the fact that you all had reviewed the entries very well.

Thank you!  



Teacher

Student

Teacher

 Very interactive and entertaining  storytelling. 

Amazing feedback for each piece. 


Very well organised. So lovely to see the talent. Please continue the good work. 


How lovely to see all the wonderful creativity & innovative interpretations! 


Wonderful opportunity for the children.

We are proud to be part of the Latin community.

And are looking forward to next year!

(St Matthew's Primary) 



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