In the first and second centuries AD hundreds of Roman soldiers were based at the fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall. Some brought their families with them. They sent and received a constant stream of letters on wooden tablets, several hundred of which survive today and provide a window into life at the fort. In […]
An event for Classics teachers at Marylebone Boys’ School on 9th September 5-7pm. The event is a book launch for Classics in Action and Classical Civilisation and Ancient History in British Secondary Education. It will also allow teachers to celebrate the 60th birthday of Classical Civilisation as an examined subject in English schools. I've attached the flyer and the booking link […]
Join the Classical Association and the Advocating Classics Education project onTuesday 9th September, 5-7pm at Marylebone Boys' School to celebrate the 60th birthday of Classical Civilisation as an examined subject in English schools. Register your attendance here: https://forms.office.com/e/hBPpeExLNi
From the WA Department... Dear all, Wycombe Abbey is excited to be hosting its inaugural Classics Conference on Tuesday 23 September 2025, and we would like to extend an invitation to your GCSE and A Level Classics pupils. We are thrilled to be hosting five fantastic speakers from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford […]
Lucy Lill & Katy Cawkwell will be on the road again in October 2025 bringing Wild Visions to the SW, NE and Midlands. Don't miss this double helping of Greek mythology that sets the women firmly centre stage. Age guidance 14yrs+ Several Classics students came along in 2024 and came to talk to us enthusiastically afterwards about how it […]
Thursday 16th October, 4-5:30pm Get Ready to Teach GCSE & A Level Greek verse: Homer's Odyssey with Dr. Chris Burnand and Dr. Stephanie Holton Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/nWdn2Kqf6s
Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, 4–5pm, Online via Zoom Bringing the wider Ancient world to KS3. This session will offer advice and teaching strategies for bringing Ancient History into the KS3 curriculum, through the Ancient Middle East. Far from rehashing ancient Greek medicine, or risking stepping on the toes of KS2 Rome, including the Assyrians and […]
Tuesday 4th November, 4-5:30pm Get Ready to Teach GCSE & A Level Greek prose: Herodotus' Histories with Andy Mylne and Prof. Katherine Clarke Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/DU1cJNaHHq
Caroline K. Mackenzie A Taste of Latin Tuesday 4 November, 7-8pm (UK time) and repeated on Saturday 15 November, 11am-12 noon (UK time) As part of our series of online courses, we are offering a session on Latin - A Taste of Latin - delivered by Caroline K. Mackenzie. This illustrated talk will showcase the […]
On Friday 7th November 2025 we will be hosting our annual Harrodian Sixth form Classics Conference at The Harrodian School. Dr Andrew Sillett of St Hilda’s, Oxford, will speak on Cicero; Professor Richard Jenkyns of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, will speak on Heroism in Homer and Virgill; Dr Thomas Nelson of St Hilda’s, Oxford, will speak on Greek Theatre, […]
