Classics Department

All classes are mixed ability. Classical Civilisation (the study of Greek and Roman Civilisation) is studied in Year 7. Latin language is begun in Year 8 and continues in Year 9. At GCSE, either Latin or Classical Civilisation can be chosen as an option.

	Curriculum

	Year 7	The Romans in Britain are studied to give us an understanding of our origins. The Greeks from the days of Troy are studied to give a historical perspective to the reading of the Odyssey in English lessons.


	Years 8 - 9	The Cambridge Latin Course, following the adventures of a Roman family in AD 79, is used. A reading knowledge of Latin is taught.

	GCSE Latin	At GCSE 2 Latin authors are studied. There is a paper on Latin background studies in English, as a culture cannot be fully understood through language alone; and a translation paper.

	GCSE Classical Civilisation	5 Units are studied: 3 on civilisation (Pompeii, Athletics and Roman Britain) and 2 on literature (Oedipus The King and The Odyssey in English)

	AS/A2 Classical Civilisation	Three modules are offered. These are all Archaeology and Art based.