WHY LEARN LATIN?
We strongly believe that all students should have the opportunity to learn Latin and access the potential benefits:
Improved literacy:
Functional (or verbal) literacy: Learning derivations (English words which come from Latin) provides an anchor to learning harder English words.
Cultural literacy: Learning about Greco-Roman society has an inherent cultural value. Topics in the curriculum include Roman civilisation, ancient history, myth and all types of literature.
Raised aspirations:
Latin is a challenging yet achievable GCSE. University admissions tutors and employers regard Latin very highly and it is seen as a clear indicator that students are capable of academic success.
Supports Modern Foreign languages:
Romance languages such as Italian, French and Spanish have strong roots in Latin. By learning Latin, students gain a strong understanding of grammar which is invaluable for learning a wide range of other languages.
“The Latin Excellence Programme, with its focus on the transformative study of Latin, will expose as many of our pupils as possible, regardless of their background or circumstance, to knowledge and opportunities which are not currently available to them”