Learning Latin

During the Spring Term, five Year 12 pupils have been teaching Latin at Mauldeth Road Primary School. This is an important partnership project which we have been running for several years and the children there both enjoy and benefit from these lessons which give them a taste of a language they might not otherwise meet and supports their literacy work in Year 5.

Year 12 students have developed their confidence and leadership and work hard to make Latin fu and accessible for primary age pupils. The course was nine lessons long, using the Minimus Latin course as a starting point. The pupils were introduced to vocabulary, grammar and mythological stories. In the final session of the term, the children thoroughly enjoyed created their own Pandora’s Box with the Latin word for hope (spes) at the centre.

Mauldeth Road pupils enjoyed the lessons and one commented: “Latin is different. It’s a different language. I’ve never heard anything like it so that’s why it’s an adventure! It’s even better when the people are so friendly and encouraging. I love Latin!”