Transcript Latin - Spalding High School

Latin
and the year 8 Curriculum
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Community
Why
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
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Resilience
Course Aims
 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
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Encouragement
Contrary to popular belief…
We still use Latin- everyday
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a.m.
p.m.
etc.
i.e.
memoranda
agenda
A.D.
E.g.
P.s.
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Education
Linguistic Merits
 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
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Respect
The Roman Legacy
What have the Romans ever done for us?
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Reflective
Historical Aspects
 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
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Happy
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”
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Achievement
Latin Productivity
The Power of Language
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Pride
Literature & Literacy
 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
 “expecto patronum”
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“nox”
Supportive
Literature & Literacy
 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
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Equality
An Opportunity to Visit Rome
& Caecilius’ House in Pompeii
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Friendship
Beyond Year 8
 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
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Resourceful
P.S. (post scriptum) It’s Great at
Helping with Quizzes and Puzzles
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Safe
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Creative