The Faculty of Classics at Oxford will be hosting the OCR GCSE and A Level Classics: Teaching and Learning Conference: Classics in the classroom on Tuesday 28th of June 2016. Aimed at/Audience New teachers of OCR Current teachers of OCR All teachers of OCR Teachers of any exam board/specification Teachers considering OCR Description/Aims This fantastic one … Continue reading "OCR GCSE/A Level Classics: Teaching and Learning Conference: Classics in the classroom"
Dear Classicists, The final programme for our Cambridge study day for those preparing for Yr13/U6 next year is now available below. As well as a range of lectures for the students, based on the school syllabus, there are also special sessions for teachers on Teaching Latin Prose Set Texts, and the Future of Classical Civilisation. … Continue reading "University of Cambridge Study Day for Sixth Form Classicists"
Get ahead with your A-Levels 29 June 2016 - 10:00am An Introduction to Studying the Ancient World in Yr 13/Upper 6th for students of Class. Civ., Greek, and Latin. more… A study day aimed at those who have just finished AS-Levels and are beginning work on A2-Level Classical Civilization, Greek, or Latin. The day will … Continue reading "An Introduction to Studying the Ancient World in Yr 13, Cambridge University"
On 30th June and 1st July the Classics Centre is holding two days of Odyssey-themed events, workshops, activities and re-enactment shows! The days are organised to coincide with the Year Six Transfer Days, so incoming students can experience the stories of the Odyssey while attending Cheney School for the first time! Re-enactment organisation Comitatus will … Continue reading "Classical Greek Re-enactment shows at Cheney School – 30th June and 1st July"
Is Cambridge Classics for you? 30 June 2016 - 10:00am For students considering applying to Cambridge, the best thing to do is see it first-hand. more… To find out more about applying to Cambridge and studying Classics at University come to one of the Cambridge University open days, this year on the 30 June and … Continue reading "Classics at Cambridge University: Open Day"
Wednesday 6th July, 3.45 - 5pm at the Iris Classics Centre at Cheney School We are delighted to announce a Creative Writing workshop for Year 5s and 6s with Emily Hauser, author of the novel "For the Most Beautiful". The legend of the Trojan War - peopled with gods and heroes - is re-interpreted and … Continue reading "Creative Writing and Classical Myths Workshop for ages 9 – 11 with Emily Hauser"