The Persians: outdoor production by National Theatre Wales in August

July 19th, 2010

This was mentioned in yesterday’s Sunday Times: http://theatrbrycheiniog.ticketsolve.com/

I’m sorry that I will be away on holiday so shall miss what promises to be an extraordinary production.

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Classics in Danger in Scotland!?

July 17th, 2010

SQA (the Scottish Qualifications Authority) is considering the future of classical subjects as part of its provision.

Foundation Level qualifications may go, and many colleagues are worried that students will not take up Latin at a higher level.

While both OCR and WJEC are introducing new qualifications for entry-level Latin study, why is SQA considering the opposite?

Join in discussion/make a difference here

Article in The Herald, Scotland.

To learn more about the SQA qualifications, click below:
Latin | Classical Greek | Classical Studies

There are now SQA Resources pages on The Classics Library site!

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2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon

July 16th, 2010

It’s coming up to 2500 years since the Battle of Marathon. In order to commemorate this, I’m organising a range of events:

exhibition

competitions

study days

theatre performaces

For full details see the website:

http://www.classics.ox.ac.uk/outreach/events/event_current.html#Marathon

It’s all happening. I realise that it’s the first week back for many people (pesky Greeks fixing 9th September as the official date!) but this need not stop people being able to come in the evenings, or visit the exhibition later in the month, or submit work etc. For more information, or to book, please contact me: cressida.ryan@classics.ox.ac.uk.

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JACT INSET Day

July 10th, 2010

Fantastic programme on 25th September:  Edith Hall and Charlotte Higgins giving plenary sessions and lots of useful optional group sessions.

Here is the full programme.
Venue: The Senate House, London

All this for £30!  Any questions, email me (jg@shrewsbury.org.uk) or simpy email jact to book your place (office@jact.org)

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KS3 assessment of classical civilisation

July 9th, 2010

We need to start assessing our KS3 classical civ course using levels. I am considering using the civ element from the latin levels. Does anyone have anything else they use that they would be willing to share?

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Plautus’ Menaechmi Brothers

July 7th, 2010

Harrow School is staging a production of Plautus’ play, in Latin with a modern and lively translation in surtitles, and performed in modern dress with half-masks.

7:45pm, Thursday 30th September and Friday 1st October

(Running time approx 1hr 15  mins)

School parties particularly welcome!

Tickets and further information (including directions) available from Theatre Secretary (Lynette Bieneman) theatre@harrowschool.org.uk

You might prefer to register an interest, perhaps with approximate numbers and firm up in September.

Any other questions you may have can be directed to:

Simon MacPherson on sfm@harrowschool.org.uk, and
Ben Shaw on bjds@harrowschool,org.uk

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KS3 SOW

July 6th, 2010
I am trying to write a year 9 SOW for Classics and Latin combined. Does anyone have a SOW I can see in order to help me glean ideas? At the moment it seems that we just stick to the Cambridge Latin Course – not very exciting!
I have some good resources for Rome, and as they do the Odyssey in year 8 I thought that might be a good place to start, plus it compliments the learning of Latin.
Please help!
Thanks
Nancy

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Jowett Sendelar Essay Competition

June 30th, 2010

Please find below details of this national competition organised through JACT and the Jowett Trustees.  The competition details have already been published by JACT in paper format but appear to be somewhat elusive online. 

Please encourage your pupils to participate!

 

JOWETT SENDELAR ESSAY COMPETITION 2010

For Year 9 and under: approximately 1,500 – 2,500 words. Illustrations (with captions) are welcome. 

a)         WARFARE

Why did Athens lose the Peloponnesian War against Sparta?

 (Among other factors you should consider tactics, long-term strategy, the Sicilian Expedition and the role of Persia.)

  b)         GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Medea killed her two children when Jason abandoned her. As counsel for Medea OR Jason (but not both), present your case to the judges…

 (You will need to decide what charge Medea faces – murder? manslaughter?)

c)         GREEK GODS

Which god or goddess would you most like to have been? Why?

(Make sure you explain why your chosen god is better than the others. You will need to use relevant mythological detail to back up your argument.)

d)         ROME – The Early Heroes

The legendary early history of Rome is filled with stories of heroic figures, such as Cloelia, Scaevola, Horatius and Lucretia. Whom do you consider to be the greatest hero and why?

 (Do not include any figures before Romulus or after 300 BC. Livy’s Early History of Rome contains many tales of legendary figures from Rome’s past).

 

Entries MUST be of A4 paper format (not on disc); printed, or written, in black or blue ink. Please do not use difficult-to-read fonts (e.g. all capitals).

Candidates MUST put their name, date of birth, and school on their entries. Please put name and school on the front page as well. The judges would like to see a bibliography or a list of the sources consulted. A word-count should be given.

Entries should be marked “Jowett Sendelar Essay Competition” and sent to: The Joint Association of Classical Teachers, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU. The closing date for entries is 1st August 2010. Candidates will be notified in December 2010.

Please remember it is essential to include a stamped addressed envelope for the return of scripts, reports and any prizes. PLEASE attach the correct postage!

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AS Classics conference Friday 12th November 2010

June 30th, 2010

Once again there is an A level conference day taking place at the Harrodian School in Barnes.  It is taking place on Friday 12th November 2010.  The speakers to speak are Dr Adrian Kelly of Balliol College Oxford, Professor Leigh of St Anne’s College Oxford, Dr Laura Swift of New College Oxford and Dr Gregory Hutchinson of Exeter College Oxford.  The talks are on Homer, Comedy, Tragedy and Cicero respectively.  For more details contact gburton@harrodian.com

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Classics at Rochester Grammar

June 29th, 2010

The Rochester Grammar School is about to dispense with Latin in KS3. If there are any ‘old girls’ who read this message, please write to the Head there to try to change her mind.

Thanks

Paul

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Temporary Subject Leader for Classics Job

June 28th, 2010

Hello

This post is currently being advertised on the TES website. 

Hazelwick has a strong history of Latin at GCSE and AS/A2 Level, and we have varied enrichment activities including entry and success in the CICERO Latin translation competition (with the National Winner of A2 translation in 2009 coming from Hazelwick) and various trips, within the UK and abroad.

Feel free to contact me if you would like any further details.

Imogen Goodier

HAZELWICK SCHOOL

A Trust School

Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1SX

A High Performing Technology and Humanities Specialist School

0.8 TEMPORARY SUBJECT LEADER FOR CLASSICS

This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave

MPS inclusive of London Fringe Allowance plus TLR 2B (£4029 pa pro rata)

  1. Hazelwick was judged ‘Outstanding’ by OfSTED in December 2008. They commented that ‘An extremely positive ethos, based on helping all students do their best, both academically and socially, permeates the school…Students’ outstanding achievement is due to consistently good teaching and the excellent care and support they receive throughout the school.’ (OfSTED December 2008)
  2. We are looking for an enthusiastic part-time Subject Leader for Classics to cover maternity leave from October 2010 (start date to be agreed)
  3. Teaching across the whole age and ability range is expected. Latin is taught from Year 7 to Year 13
  4. A full time post may be available for candidates able to offer another subject
  5. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced CRB check

Application Packs are available

online: www.hazelwick.w-sussex.sch.uk;

by email: recruitment@hazelwick.w-sussex.sch.uk or by phone: 01293 584598

You are encouraged to return your application by email

Applications should be returned as soon as possible as we wish to make an early appointment

 

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New Classics Poster

June 26th, 2010

A NEW Classics Poster can be found under Resources – Publicity section

Do you have students who are concerned about their career prospects if they take an A-level in Classics? Here is a poster designed to give suggestions for the potential career opportunities which await…

Click on the link below to download a PDF for printing (file size: approx 5MB – will print to at least A3 size).

Download ‘Classics Wants YOU’ Poster

Feedback, suggestions and alternative ideas for promotional material welcome. Please email: marielester@theclassicslibrary.com

Posted by Marie Lester

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AS Latin Conference

June 26th, 2010

28th January 2011

AS Latin students and teachers are very warmly invited to a day’s conference on the prescribed literature. Here’s a letter with full details of this conference at Francis Holland School (Regent’s Park).

Matthew Leigh (St. Anne’s College, Oxford) and Llewelyn Morgan (Brasenose College, Oxford) will deliver a lecture on each work, giving us the opportunity not only of specialist insight on these works but also of comparative perspectives on each text.

Here are the day’s lectures:

What Catiline did for Cicero
What did both Cicero and his detractors make of the events of 63BC?
Matthew Leigh

The Genres of Ovid Metamorphoses VIII
How does the Scylla and Nisus story interweave elements of epic, epyllion, tragedy, and even rhetorical speeches of persuasion?
Matthew Leigh

Ovid’s Metamorphoses VIII: How not to Write an Epic
How does Met. VIII play with the conventions of epic?
Llewelyn Morgan

Cicero, Catiline and the Power of Myth
How did Cicero, in this crisis, reach for fundamental Roman myths to justify his views and behaviour?
Llewelyn Morgan

For more information, including details about how to book, here’s a letter. Any questions please contact Steve Jenkin.


in Cat 1 . Met 8

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AS Greek Lecture: Lysias against Eratosthenes

June 25th, 2010

For students and teachers of AS Classical Greek.Lysias

Prof Chris Carey (UCL, London)  will speak on ‘Lysias’ Oration against Eratosthenes‘ at Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, London, 5-6pm on Tuesday 8th March 2011.

Prof Carey will focus on the current AS Classical Greek prescribed prose text, looking at the impact and effectiveness of the speech and Lysias’ skill as an orator.

The talk is absolutely free. Places are limited. Booking essential.
For more information, here’s a letter.

If you have questions, or want to book places, contact Steve Jenkin.

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Hadrian’s Wall Visit

June 19th, 2010

Dear All,

I am in the process of organising a trip to Hadrian’s Wall for years 8 & 9.  I was wondering whether anyone could give me some advice as to which are the best places to visit and where we could stay overnight. 

Any advice would be much appreciated.

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The Bacchae

June 14th, 2010

Last Friday I went to see a local production of the Bacchae which I have to say is one of the best interpretations of a Greek play that I have ever seen.  It’s on until this Friday (June 18th) at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans: if you live in the London area, see if you can get to it (St Albans is only 20 mins from Kings Cross, then its a 15 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride to the theatre).

Here’s a link:

http://www.abbeytheatre2.org.uk/

Be warned though, you may not consider it suitable for students due to the sexual nature of the plot, props and costumes!

Ben Hayes

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Egypt Tours

June 13th, 2010

Dear all,

Has anyone done a trip to Egypt recently? If so, I’d really appreciate advice on travel companies, itineraries etc.

many thanks

Rod Jackson

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AL ClassCiv Lecture: Art and Architecture

June 11th, 2010

For students and teachers of A Level Classical Civilisation Art and Architecture.

Dr Michael Scott (Darwin College, Cambridge)  will speak on ‘Producing and Experiencing Religion through Art and Architecture in Ancient Greece‘ at Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, London, 5-6pm on Tuesday 23rd November 2010.

Dr Scott will consider parallels between temple architecture and sculpture and vase painting, demonstrating how these media reflect common themes in similar ways. This should prove an excellent opportunity to consolidate as well as inspire students in all of these topics.

The talk is absolutely free. Places are limited. Booking essential.
For more information, here’s a letter.

If you have questions, or want to book places, contact Steve Jenkin.

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GCSE Greek Lecture: Herodotus on Cyrus’ Childhood

June 11th, 2010

For students and teachers of the GCSE Classical Greek Prose prescription.

Dr Rosalind Thomas (Balliol College, Oxford)  will speak on ‘Herodotus and the Childhood of Cyrus the Great‘ at Francis Holland School, Regent’s Park, London, 5-6pm on Tuesday 5th October 2010.

Dr Thomas will examine the GCSE prescription, adapted from the original. She’ll discuss Herodotus’ treatment of this tale, its place in his Histories, and make some comparisons with other similar legendary childhoods.

The talk is absolutely free. Places are limited. Booking essential.
For more information, here’s a letter.

If you have questions, or want to book places, contact Steve Jenkin.

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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation

June 8th, 2010

Hi all

I’ve just set up this new group. Please join if you teach this specification!

I’m keen to pool together some ideas on the new controlled assessment. As the new Head of Classics and Latin at St Mary’s we are taking Antigone as our topic. What about you guys?

Nancy xx

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