News from the Latin Department
The Latin Department continues to grow from strength to
strength at Winston. You may have seen in the news some schools having to limit
or even cut this subject from their curriculum, Winston maintains its
commitment to giving students opportunities to grow and learn, including
through diversity of curriculum.
Latin is open to all at Winston. From the beginning of Year
8 all students have the opportunity to study Latin in or extra curricula. This
year, around 150 Key Stage 3 students are studying Latin, and almost 40 students in Key
Stage 4. The biggest cohort yet.
This week:
Year 10s are in itinere to completing the GCSE
Language element of the course, with our final unit: the subjunctive mood.
Year 11 are working hard to be in omnia paratus,
analysing the final text of their GCSE Literature module: Pliny the Younger’s
account of his uncle. (A learned man who spent his time reading books and
taking notes!)
Year 8s are laborantes diligenter translating stories set in the theatre getting to grips with singular and plural nouns.
And Year 9 have begun preparing for the Level 1 Latin Language exam, sat in the summer. But first –ficer Imperatives!
sapiens qui prospicit as Year 9 students start to consider their GCSE options, we hope that they will continue to recognise the value, accessibility and fun of Latin.
There’s just as much happening outside of the classroom!
Year 7 & 8 students enjoyed Percy Jackson Live! At The Other Palace on
Wednesday. A fun, (catchy) musical take on the familiar story. As with many
myths: young heroes on a quest in search of a magical object but ultimately
find a sense of belonging and community with one another!
We’re looking forward
to more extra curricula activities this term:
GCSE Latin Literature
Conference
Latin Reading
Competitions
UCL Greek Play:
Aristophanes’ ‘Frogs’
Royal Holloway ‘Myth
& Voice Workshops’
And of course Rome
and Herculaneum 2025!!
vita in motu!
Head of Latin
