LATIN & CLASSICAL CIVILISATION - Judith Rice, Al McConville
LATIN & CLASSICAL CIVILISATION
STUDENT VOICES
The Classics Department has started two new clubs: Latin and Ancient Greek for years 8 up. Here’s what students love about the subject:
“Classical Civilisation gives me the opportunity to explore my interest in mythology. I also do Ancient Greek club and, although it involves learning a whole new alphabet, I find enjoyment discovering meanings behind familiar words and symbols. Did you know the fish symbol used in early Christianity comes from the Greek word for fish, ‘ἸΧΘΥΣ’, which early Christians saw as an acronym for Ἰησοῦς Χρῑστός Θεοῦ Yἱός Σωτήρ - ‘Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour’?” Rosalind Y10
Omnibus by Lauren, Y10
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BOUDICCA: FREEDOM FIGHTER OR TERRORIST?
In October Raffi joined Classics For All - a charity supporting the teaching of classical subjects in state schools and in areas of socio-economic disadvantage – for a ‘moot trial’ of Boudicca on charges of terrorism at the Supreme Court.
The Department welcomed new Deputy Head Al McConville:: “Teaching my lovely little Latin and Classical Civilisation classes is without
“I played Boudicca
doubt the highlight of my week! I love the
for the barristers to
fact that Classics can find a happy place
talk to and gesture at
in a progressive and forward-looking
during to add drama!”
school.”
The verdict? Acquittal! Raffi as Boudicca
“I came to KAS because it offers Latin A level and I plan to
“I especially love the etymological side of it
study Classics at university. It’s a multi-disciplinary subject
(the study of the origin of words). For example,
- language, ancient history, art, literature, philosophy….
the Latin word ‘omnibus’ means ‘for everyone’
Through it we learn about how past societies, systems,
- just like a bus is for everyone. I find the club
ideologies, and cultures were built. It’s just like history but
enlightening and I can’t wait to learn more!”
with more sex and violence!”
Alex Y9
Raffi Y12
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