Latin

“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.”