This programme of lectures is designed to support students and teachers taking GCSE and A level Classics Civilisation and Ancient History qualifications, and is coordinated by Advocating Classical Education and the British Museum. For all further information and to book go to: https://www.britishmuseum.org/school-lecture-classical-civilisation-and-ancient-history Troy: the World of the Hero For Teachers The British Museum's exhibition … Continue reading "OCR Classics in 20 British Museum Objects"
The 2020 KCL play is based on Euripides’ Bacchae and Aristophanes’ Frogs. It will run 26-28th February. Further information is available here... https://estore.kcl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/academic-faculties/faculty-of-arts-humanities/department-of-classics/dionysus-in-the-underworld-bacchae-frogs-kings-greek-play-2020?sfns=mo
A Level and GCSE Ancient History Training (also suitable for those teaching Democracy and the Athenians, and Politics of the Late Republic from the A Level Classical Civilisation) Saturday 29th February, 1:15 - 5:30pm Pimlico Academy, Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3AT Classics for All and Pimlico Academy would like to invite you to a FREE … Continue reading "A Level and GCSE Ancient History Training"
3rd of March 2020 St. Olave’s Grammar School is pleased to invite you to attend the Classics Day, at which Dr Kathryn Tempest (University of Roehampton) will give a talk entitled Cicero the Arpinate: The Advantage of a Political Outsider. When Cicero won the consulship for 63 BC, he was the first novus homo to … Continue reading "Classics Day, St Olave’s Grammar, Orpington"
From Gresham.... I thought your network would be interested in a series of three lectures about science in Ancient Greece by the classicist Professor Edith Hall, who's a visiting Professor at Gresham again this year. Hall is a superb lecturer. The lectures are first-come, first-served, but I should say that for anyone with schools links, … Continue reading "Edith Hall Lectures at Gresham"
Primary Teachers' Teach-Meet and FREE CPD for any schools currently not offering Classics Friday 6th March, 4-6pm King's College, London - exact venue TBC Classics for All is delighted to invite all our Primary Latin (and Greek) teachers to our first Teach-Meet specifically for Primary teachers. It will be a fantastic opportunity to talk to … Continue reading "Primary Teachers’ Teach-Meet and FREE CPD for any schools currently not offering Classics"
Is there a 6th Former in your life who is interested in studying the archaeology, history, languages and art of the ancient Near East? We are happy to announce the 5th Annual 6th Formers Conference on Egypt and Mesopotamia. Now with two separate **free** events in London and Durham. Please see http://tinyurl.com/EgMesConf for more details … Continue reading "5th Annual 6th Formers Conference on Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia"
News of this year's competition from LSA CA... Every year, the Lytham St Annes CA holds a nationwide Classics Competition for students in years 7-13 to produce and deliver a presentation in 15 minutes or less in response to a particular question about the ancient world. The competition is free to enter, and offers young … Continue reading "Annual LSA CA Classics Competition"
Saturday 7th March 2pmNational Classics Competition Final 2020To be judged by Professor Edith Hall & Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Advocating Classics Education Project King’s College London AKS, Main Entrance, Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes FY8 1DT Lectures 7 – 8pm Doors open at 6.15pm Free to members Non-members £5 Everyone Welcome. You can join anytime. https://lsaclassics.com/ … Continue reading "National Classics Competition Final 2020"
Is there a 6th Former in your life who is interested in studying the archaeology, history, languages and art of the ancient Near East? We are happy to announce the 5th Annual 6th Formers Conference on Egypt and Mesopotamia. Now with two separate **free** events in London and Durham. Please see http://tinyurl.com/EgMesConf for more details … Continue reading "5th Annual 6th Formers Conference on Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia"
Encourage students to come to our Free Latin Taster Day to get a full day’s introduction to the Latin language and an insight into studying Classics at Cambridge. Free Taster Day in Latin and Classics This Latin taster day gives students the opportunity to experience learning something new in a University environment. The day includes … Continue reading "Latin Taster Day – Cambridge University, Sat 14th March 2020"
This programme of lectures is designed to support students and teachers taking GCSE and A level Classics Civilisation and Ancient History qualifications, and is coordinated by Advocating Classical Education and the British Museum. For all further information and to book go to: https://www.britishmuseum.org/school-lecture-classical-civilisation-and-ancient-history Troy: the World of the Hero For Teachers The British Museum's exhibition … Continue reading "Roman Britain"
On Tuesday 17th March, schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire will be meeting for a Classics Teach Meet at Reading School. The purpose of the event is to improve networking links in the regions and so that classics teachers can share ideas, resources and opinions. The focus of this particular meeting will be on KS3 Latin … Continue reading "Classics Teach Meet: 17th March 2020"
Thursday 19th March From the University of Leeds... The Classics Competition has run for over 70 years at the University of Leeds, and is a celebration of Classics, Reading and Performance for young people studying classics, drama, english, and history. In addition to our annual Greek and Latin reading categories, this year we are introducing … Continue reading "Workshops and Classics Competition, University of Leeds"
News from.... The Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association The BMCA would like to invite everyone to their events this year. All events take place in the Arts Building at the University of Birmingham.bmca Thursday 19 March 2020: The Presidential Lecture The President of the BMCA, Natalie Haynes, Classicist, author and broadcaster, will be talking about … Continue reading "The Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association"
The Birmingham and Midlands Classical Association is delighted to announce that comedian, author, and broadcaster Natalie Haynes will be joining us on Thursday 19th March to mark the publication her latest novel A Thousand Ships and to discuss all things Troy! Date: Thursday 19th March 2020 Time: 6pm Venue: Arts Main Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, University of Birmingham This event is free … Continue reading "Natalie Haynes on all things Troy"
Thursday 19th March 7pmTurning Art Into History— The Case of Classical AthensProfessor Robin Osborne, Professor of Ancient History Fellow at King’s College University of Cambridge AKS, Main Entrance, Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes FY8 1DT Lectures 7 – 8pm Doors open at 6.15pm Free to members Non-members £5 Everyone Welcome. You can join anytime. https://lsaclassics.com/ … Continue reading "Turning Art Into History— The Case of Classical Athens"
News of the a forthcoming event at FHS, Regent's Park... Francis Holland School warmly invites pupils studying Classical subjects at GCSE and A Level to our first Classics Festival on Saturday, March 21st. Time: 10am-3pm. Speakers: Professor Michael Scott on Greek Religion, Dr John Taylor on Our Greek and Latin Roots and Professor Carrie Vout … Continue reading "Classics Festival at FHS, Regent’s Park"
POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Professor Michael Scott will be delivering a lecture on ‘Greek Vases In Action’ at King Edward’s School in Bath on Monday 23rd of March from 4.30-5.30pm. The lecture is completely free and is open to students and interested adults alike. You can find out more details on the lecture and how … Continue reading "Greek Vases in Action, a Lecture by Michael Scott at KES Bath"
Alert!! The Latin spelling bee is back on the 25th March 2020. Take part in this great event. Teachers will have the opportunity to compete and listen to renowned classicists. Confirmed guests: Michael Scott, Edith Hall, Caroline Lawrence, Steve Hunt, Simon Elliot, Caroline Bristow and many many more. Please see for more details on the … Continue reading "LATIN SPELLING BEE 2020"
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's give a final push for the upcoming Latin Spelling bee competition on the 25th March. There is one week left for applying to this great event. We have over 20 schools coming along. Lots of great talks and the play of Medea will enhance this unique experience.
We are delighted to announce our next Iris Festival on 25th March 2020, 3.30 - 6pm, at Cheney School. The festival explores ancient and modern ideas about the future, and will feature over 60 different organisations running stalls and activities, as well as a speaker programme. There will be a large area of the festival … Continue reading "Iris Festival on 25th March 2020, 3.30 – 6pm"
The Song of Arms and a Man Saturday 28th March, 2020, 7 – 9pm POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 at King’s College, London 170 Strand, WC2R 2LS The Latin Qvarter’s unique presentation of Virgil’s Aeneid is read by Matthew Hargreaves, Emma Kirkby, Llewelyn Morgan and Victoria Punch. George Sharpley’s two-hour adaptation brings this thrilling epic alive, telling the story of … Continue reading "The Song of Arms and a Man, 28/3 at KCL"
The Birmingham and West Midlands Classics Network is delighted to announce that the Texts and Topics Conference for 2020 is now open for registration.Join us on Wednesday 1st April at the University of Birmingham to revise AS/A Level topics in Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, and Latin.The conference is free for students from state schools.The fee … Continue reading "‘Texts and Topics’ Conference for A Level Classics"
INTENSIVE COURSE FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS 3rd – 7th April 2020 The British School at Athens invites applications to a four-day intensive CPD course for UK school teachers. The course is intended both for those who already teach the new GCSE and ‘A’ level in Ancient History and Classical Civilisation, and also for those who have … Continue reading "Intensive Course for School Teachers at The British School at Athens"