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Includes Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius, Naples, Paestum, Amalfi and Sorrento. E-brochures supplied free of charge to help promote school trip to parents. Example itinerary and e-brochure can be seen at:

http://www.friendsofsorrento.co.uk/sorrento-school-trips.htm

Contact:
Richard Edwards MA
Friends of Sorrento
01446 771220

Email: schools (at) friendsofsorrento.co.uk

Please e-mail Emma Sage on emsage@herefordcs.com if you would like to attend.

Forgive me if you know all about this, but now that people are coming back after half term, I thought it was worth highlighting again…

Are you teaching Cicero in Verrem 2.1 to your AS Latin students?

Are you using the new Gildenhard commentary, or considering using it?

The Classics Library, Open Book Publishers, and Ingo Gildenhard are launching an online and fully-interactive version of the commentary!

You can read the entire book online from any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. BUT, importantly, as Classics Library members… You can comment on every aspect of the book, every part of the text, every detail of the commentary. You can read the comments and questions of other members and respond to these. You can even discuss points and ideas with the author, who is already reading and interacting with comments.

Where can you find it? http://openbookpublishers.theclassicslibrary.com/home/. There are also links on the homepage of The Classics Library and in the Resources pages.

Basic Guide to Using the Commentary
To add a comment you’ll firstly need to be logged into The Classics Library. Then, just choose the part of the book you’d like to leave a comment on, or ask a question about, and type your comment into the textbox which will appear on the right of the screen (and click on Submit).

Comments are arranged by paragraph, so just click on the paragraph you want. The paragraphs are also numbered on each page and correspond to the Comments boxes on the right of screen, where you can also tell how many comments there are on each paragraph.

To reply to someone else’s comment (it would be excellent to see real debate and discussion happening between us all!), when you’re viewing that comment just click on ‘reply’.

Links in the menu allow you to search the contents of the book, or search for comments by section or author, depending on whether you’re interested in particular parts of the book, or in following the comments of particular people. You’ll also see a link to general comments, which are comments on a whole page rather than a specific paragraph, so you can view these or add your own at the top of the comments list for each page.

At the moment you can’t edit or delete your comments once you’ve submitted them, so you might like to draft them before submitting. Then again, you can always contact me and I can make any changes you like.

What we’d love is some feedback! If you have problems, queries, suggestions or just words of encouragement, please do send them on and we’ll work to improve things!

All of this is brand new! This does mean that we’re fixing the occasional teething problem. You may find at times that the commentary isn’t accessible – please bear with us, and try again in a short while!

For more information about Open Book Publishers and the book: click here
For more information about Prof Ingo Gildenhard: click here

This is a key academic appointment at the school and requires an outstanding graduate with Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation to A2, great people skills, a willingness to challenge and be challenged by the students and a commitment to take this core academic subject to the next level. This really is a bitter-sweet move for me as I have loved my time at Bedales, especially the students who are uniquely interesting and far more engaging than most school age students, but I have a great offer for the next stage of my career elsewhere.

We are really keen to attract as many potential applicants for this post as possible so please repond to the TES advert which goes online this Wednesday and in print on Friday. Do feel free to email me at any stage: mlambert@bedales.org.uk

Are you using the new Gildenhard commentary, or considering using it?

The Classics Library, Open Book Publishers, and Ingo Gildenhard are launching an online and fully-interactive version of the commentary!

You can read the entire book online from any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. BUT, importantly, as Classics Library members… You can comment on every aspect of the book, every part of the text, every detail of the commentary. You can read the comments and questions of other members and respond to these. You can even discuss points and ideas with the author, who is already reading and interacting with comments.

Where can you find it? http://openbookpublishers.theclassicslibrary.com/home/. There are also links on the homepage of The Classics Library and in the Resources pages.

Basic Guide to Using the Commentary
To add a comment you’ll firstly need to be logged into The Classics Library. Then, just choose the part of the book you’d like to leave a comment on, or ask a question about, and type your comment into the textbox which will appear on the right of the screen (and click on Submit).

Comments are arranged by paragraph, so just click on the paragraph you want. The paragraphs are also numbered on each page and correspond to the Comments boxes on the right of screen, where you can also tell how many comments there are on each paragraph.

To reply to someone else’s comment (it would be excellent to see real debate and discussion happening between us all!), when you’re viewing that comment just click on ‘reply’.

Links in the menu allow you to search the contents of the book, or search for comments by section or author, depending on whether you’re interested in particular parts of the book, or in following the comments of particular people. You’ll also see a link to general comments, which are comments on a whole page rather than a specific paragraph, so you can view these or add your own at the top of the comments list for each page.

At the moment you can’t edit or delete your comments once you’ve submitted them, so you might like to draft them before submitting. Then again, you can always contact me and I can make any changes you like.

What we’d love is some feedback! If you have problems, queries, suggestions or just words of encouragement, please do send them on and we’ll work to improve things!

All of this is brand new! This does mean that we’re fixing the occasional teething problem. You may find at times that the commentary isn’t accessible – please bear with us, and try again in a short while!

For more information about Open Book Publishers and the book: click here
For more information about Prof Ingo Gildenhard: click here

23rd July – 4th August 2012

The JACT Latin Summer School will once again be held at Wells Cathedral School in Somerset. This year, the course has been extended by 2 days so that beginners can cover even more Latin and more advanced pupils can translate 2 full texts (one verse, one prose) in detail.

Why come?                                  

• You have never had the opportunity to study Latin but would like to learn – the course offers the opportunity for students to cover enough grammar so that by the end of the course they can translate ‘real’ Latin.
• You are learning Latin at school in preparation for GCSE / A-level, or you want to bridge the gap between the two – this is one of our fastest growing demographics.  Our aim is not to prepare students specifically for the exam but to broaden their experience of Latin so that they have a better understanding of the subject.
• You are already taking A-level and are considering a Classical course at university – the summer school provides an opportunity for those who want to push themselves in the subject as preparation for university.
• You are considering taking up Latin at university and want to get a head start - the summer school is able to provide a solid grounding for those who are starting Latin at university.
• You are intending to read a subject at university, or undertake postgraduate research, for which Latin would be useful.
• You are teaching, or intend to teach, Latin – in the past the summer school has been able to cater specifically for those taking a PGCE or who are about to start their first teaching post.
• You have begun Latin at university and need to reinforce your knowledge of the language - because the summer school is so intensive we are able to offer students the opportunity to develop their understanding of Latin and broaden their experience of Latin texts.

Essentially the summer school caters to anyone and everyone who has an interest in Latin and Roman culture, regardless of age or experience.

What’s on offer?

• 12 days of concentrated focus on Latin language and culture.
• 3 formal teaching sessions per day, giving the chance to read whole texts, both prose and verse.
• A full programme of lectures on aspects of Roman life and literature, with speakers from universities and museums.
• Basic ‘grammar clinics’ to help  those who feel their grammar needs a boost.
• The chance to meet university lecturers from a variety of Classics departments.
• Organised excursions including a trip to Bath

For further information or an application form:

• Email Alexandra Boyt: aboyt@norwich-school.org.uk
• Visit the JACT website: http://www.jact.org/events/summerschools.htm The website also has a link to the report of last year’s summer school.
• If you want to see what we’ve got up in previous years then visit our group on Facebook ‘JACT Latin Summer School’

Natural Evolution.

The competition attracted a record 357 entries this year, including 11 international stories (10 from USA, 1 from Australia).

Again a pleasingly eclectic mix of schools and colleges participated. The general standard of  entries was high, with some superb winning pieces. The backdrop of amorous slaves and feisty gladiators is always popular but in the fourth year of the contest the inspirational imagination of the writers has never been more effervescent.

The destructive  force of nature was one of the major highlights with macabre tales of poisonous yew and humorous portions of stolen figs. Mushrooms were the next deadly delicacy to flourish as meticulous historical scholarship underpinned ‘At the setting of the sun’, based on Tacitus’ account of Agrippina’s plot.

The prophetic power of portent was skilfully observed in ‘Omen of the Crows’, appositely summarised in Juvenal’s satirical observation  ‘dat  veniam corvis, vexat censura columbas’ (‘Censure acquits the crow, condemns the dove.’)

One of the finest technical entries reviewed Pliny’s letters regarding Vesuvius in a highly articulate and original way.

Overall, there was an avalanche of creative energy from the 11-13 age group in particular. It would be gratifying to receive some responses from students under the age of 9 in 2012, as interest from  this quarter has not been sustained this year.

The winners and placings are posted below. In recognition of the robust support of schools and colleges this year, three have been awarded prizes for a particularly outstanding contribution. Many others were distinguished and supportive, including the following : Berkhamsted, Cheadle Hulme, Emanuel, Ellesmere College, James Allen’s Girls, Oakham , Sancton Wood  and the exotically named Mountain High View from USA.

Many thanks to all schools/colleges and students who participated in the competition. Let us hope that the contest continues to evolve in 2012, illustrating the positive dynamics of nature!

Prize winners for 2011 :

Over age 14 category :

1. Rosie Dodsdon,  The Abbey School, Reading.

2. Claire Worthington, Blackburn College.

3. Adam Cunnane, Cheadle Hulme School.

11-13 age category :

1. Diana Luc, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Dulwich.

2. Anna Hindmarsh, Stamford High School.

3. Isabella Morris, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Dulwich.

9-11 age category :

1. Arabella Vickers, Godolphin and Latymer School, Hammersmith.

2. Kathryn Warburton, Berkhamsted School.

3. Nirali Patel, North London Collegiate School.

USA winner :

Marina Macklin, Highland School, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA.

Outstanding contributions for schools/colleges:

Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School.

Harrow School.

Merchant Taylor’s Boys’ School, Crosby.

Full list of participating schools and colleges. (Note that some of the entries were home educated or did not indicate their school/college).

The Abbey School, Reading,  Berkhamsted School, Blackburn College, Cambridge International School, Abington, Cheadle Hulme School, Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, Ellesmere College, Emanuel School, Battersea, Farlington School, Godolphin and Latymer School, Hammersmith, Harrow School, Highland School, Warrenton, USA, James Allen’s Girls’  School, Dulwich, Merchant Taylor’s Boys’ School, Crosby, Merchant Taylor’s Girls’ School, Crosby, Mountain View High School, USA, Nonsuch High School for Girls, North London Collegiate School, Oakham School, Old Palace School, Croydon, Redland High School for Girls, Red Maids’ School, Bristol, Sancton Wood School, Cambridge, Sir Joseph Williamson Mathematics School, St Gabriel’s School, Newbury, St James’ Senior Girls’ School, London, St Pauls’s Girls’ School, London, Stamford High School, The Maynard School, Exeter, The Read School, Selby, Warwick School and Wycombe Abbey School.

Special thanks :

As ever, my family, Burgess Hill School for Girls for its continued support with the project, particularly all the entertaining Burgess Hill School girls, my Classics supremo, Barbara Johns, Lorna Coward, Yudi Lowe and Judith Edey. Also for helping with publicity ; the Association for Latin Teaching,  Cambridge School Classics Project, Classical Association (for sponsoring all the prizes), Classics Outreach, University of Oxford, Claire Davenport, Daisy Dunn (JACT), Friends of Classics, iris project, Graham Kirby, Lorna Robinson, Dr Cressida Ryan and David Swift.  A big thank you to Caroline Lawrence, who inspired the competition and Adrian Wink from armamentaria, who manufactured the Golden Sponge Sticks!

Jerry Pine

Burgess Hill School for Girls

17.02.2012

Main Scale plus TLR 2b (currently £4225)

REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2012: We require an experienced and well-qualified graduate from September 2012 to lead and develop Classics provision in this Boys’ Selective School which is co-educational in the 6^th Form.  Latin is taught from Year 8 onwards and is available at GCSE and ‘A’ Level.  An ability to teach Classical Civilisations to ‘A’ Level is required as well as being able to offer a second subject, such as English or a Humanity.  A willingness to participate in the extra-curricular life of the school would be desirable.

For further details and an application form telephone 01622 726683 or email office@opgs.org.  Application by letter with the names and addresses of two referees to the Headteacher by the closing date of 9^th March 2012.

Oakwood Park Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with former employers and Enhanced CRB check.