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Latin. and the year 8 Curriculum. Spalding High School Community. Why. Spalding High School Resilience. LAMPADA VITAE

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  1. Latin and the year 8 Curriculum Spalding High School Community

  2. Why Spalding High School Resilience LAMPADA VITAE TRADIMUS It’s part of the “lamp/light” of an SHS education; an aspect of a traditional Grammar school which we are proud to continue

  3. Course Aims Spalding High School Encouragement • To dispel the notion that LATIN is dead • To develop an understanding of the English language and its roots • To support foreign language learning • To gain an understanding of the Roman legacy • To support literature and literacy • To highlight the relevance of Latin today and to have fun • To encourage an interest in the Ancient and Classical worlds

  4. Contrary to popular belief…We still use Latin- everyday Spalding High School Education • a.m. • p.m. • etc. • i.e. • memoranda • agenda • A.D. • E.g. • P.s.

  5. Linguistic Merits Spalding High School Respect • LATIN is the original ESPERANTO – the original international language of Europe • - Studying Latin supports learning: • FRENCH and SPANISH as they are ROMANCE languages • GERMAN because of similar features in GRAMMAR and syntax • ENGLISH because 60% of English words are derived from Latin – even more when considering science specific vocabulary

  6. The Roman LegacyWhat have the Romans ever done for us? Spalding High School Reflective

  7. Historical Aspects Spalding High School Happy • By studying Latin, students have the chance to learn about some aspects of Roman history, to find out if they really were Rotten: • Daily life and food • Religious beliefs • Entertainment • Slavery

  8. The Roman Legacy Even our local cultural heritage has been influenced by Latin Lincolnshire – short for Lindum Colonia Lindum the Romans formed from “llyn” The word “sausage” comes from “salsus” meaning “salted” Spalding High School Achievement

  9. Latin ProductivityThe Power of Language Spalding High School Pride

  10. Literature & Literacy Spalding High School Supportive • Literature and Film still centre around myths and legends from the Ancient worlds Harry Potter’s spells are largely based on Latin and celebrate the fun and power of language • “expectopatronum” “nox”

  11. Literature & Literacy Spalding High School Equality • The well-known author of the Roman Mysteries, Caroline Lawrence will visit again next March to share great story writing tips and techniques and the inspiration she drew upon from her Classics studies

  12. An Opportunity to Visit Rome & Caecilius’ House in Pompeii Spalding High School Friendship

  13. BeyondYear8 Spalding High School Resourceful • There are 2 classes who continue with Latin in year 9 • There is the opportunity to study Latin to GCSE and A-Level • There is also A-Level Classical Civilisation which explores the culture of Greece and Rome through it’s literature (not in Latin) • Both Latin and Classical Civilisation are considered well-respected courses by colleges and universities because of the skills they develop

  14. P.S. (post scriptum) It’s Great at Helping with Quizzes and Puzzles Spalding High School Safe

  15. Spalding High School Creative

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