Latin
Back“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted”
Plutarch
Staff members
Mrs C Bos
Subject Purpose
"I contend that when to an excellent and admirable natural disposition there is added a certain system and training of education, then from that combination arises an extraordinary perfection of character." - Cicero pro Archia 62 BCE
Latin is about studying the language, culture and memorials of those who spoke and read Latin. Its purpose is to elevate, instruct, guide and inspire young people to be the best they can be and to make the world the best place it can be; for themselves and for others.
A knowledge of Latin is fundamental to a full life, for as James Joyce put it “A student without a knowledge of Latin will be forever a shy guest at the feast of the world’s culture.”
KS3 Overview
In KS3, students will learn language skills leading to GCSE and study the lives of people from Pompeii.
KS4 Overview
Qualification Information
Course title: Latin (9-1)
Exam board: eduqas
Course code: Route A - entry code C990PA
From September 2024, we will be taking EDUQAS GCSE – Route A – entry code C990PA
The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Latin aims to provide a foundation in linguistic and cultural competence, enabling learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the Roman world through reading and responding to its language and literature. In particular, this specification enables learners to:
• develop and deploy their knowledge of vocabulary, morphology and syntax in order to read, understand and interpret straightforward Latin
• develop their knowledge and understanding of Latin literature and its associated values and society through the study of original texts, adapted and abridged as appropriate
• select, analyse and evaluate evidence to draw informed conclusions from the literature studied to • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical, literary and cultural context of a text and
• identify and appreciate its literary form and impact on the reader
• develop and apply their critical, analytical and reflective skills to evaluate evidence from a range of sources
• develop insights into the relevance of the Latin language, its literature and Roman culture to the modern world.
It also encourages learners to:
• deploy their knowledge and understanding of the ancient language to deepen their understanding of English and other languages
• relate their knowledge and understanding of the ancient world to other disciplines
• develop research and analytical skills which will empower them to become independent students and enquirers, equipping them for further study in arts, humanities and sciences.
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