Greek is the language of the stories that have shaped our world. Heroines and heroes, gods and monsters, revenge and betrayal. These elements form part of the myths and legends that have captivated generations – all derived from Greek literature. In addition, Greek drama created theatre and much of ‘entertainment’ as we know it today. The Greeks gave us tragedy, where a man who murders his father goes on to marry his mother, while also bringing us comedy and art. The Greeks were also the first to ask important philosophical questions like ‘What is virtue?’ and ‘How do I lead a good life?’. Classical Greek is studied in very few schools and quickly sets you apart for university admissions and any future career. The logical skill in decoding a language in a different alphabet, combined with the ability to analyse literary works of numerous genres, invests in studying Classical Greek a rewarding achievement and a surprisingly marketable one. Classical Greek can be studied equally successfully in combination with Latin or as a stand-alone option. Unlike in Years 10 and 11, classes take place as part of the normal school day. The language half of the course includes unseen translation of both prose and verse passages from Greek into English and learning how to write stylishly in Greek. Most of the necessary grammar has already been covered at GCSE. The literature component involves the in-depth study of verse and prose literature. The verse selection comes from Sophocles’ Ajax, where students meet the eponymous Greek hero and learn about his difficulty in coping with the end of the Trojan War. The prose selection comes from Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian Wars. Here we meet Alcibiades as he faces the consequences of the scandalous ‘mutilation of the herms’ on the eve of his doomed expedition to Sicily. The Classics department offers an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities. The Classics Masterclass offers students the opportunity to research their areas of interest and share these with their peers. Our Sixth Form students also run the Junior Classics Club, sharing their love of the subject with the younger girls. We also hope to be able to offer an overseas visit. Students who have enjoyed the GCSE course, have good linguistic skills and are interested in literature will find the transition to A Level easily manageable.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
Greek is the language of the stories that have shaped our world. Heroines and heroes, gods and monsters, revenge and betrayal. These elements form part of the myths and legends that have captivated generations – all derived from Greek literature. In addition, Greek drama created theatre and much of ‘entertainment’ as we know it today. The Greeks gave us tragedy, where a man who murders his father goes on to marry his mother, while also bringing us comedy and art. The Greeks were also the first to ask important philosophical questions like ‘What is virtue?’ and ‘How do I lead a good life?’. Classical Greek is studied in very few schools and quickly sets you apart for university admissions and any future career. The logical skill in decoding a language in a different alphabet, combined with the ability to analyse literary works of numerous genres, invests in studying Classical Greek a rewarding achievement and a surprisingly marketable one. Classical Greek can be studied equally successfully in combination with Latin or as a stand-alone option. Unlike in Years 10 and 11, classes take place as part of the normal school day. The language half of the course includes unseen translation of both prose and verse passages from Greek into English and learning how to write stylishly in Greek. Most of the necessary grammar has already been covered at GCSE. The literature component involves the in-depth study of verse and prose literature. The verse selection comes from Sophocles’ Ajax, where students meet the eponymous Greek hero and learn about his difficulty in coping with the end of the Trojan War. The prose selection comes from Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian Wars. Here we meet Alcibiades as he faces the consequences of the scandalous ‘mutilation of the herms’ on the eve of his doomed expedition to Sicily. The Classics department offers an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities. The Classics Masterclass offers students the opportunity to research their areas of interest and share these with their peers. Our Sixth Form students also run the Junior Classics Club, sharing their love of the subject with the younger girls. We also hope to be able to offer an overseas visit. Students who have enjoyed the GCSE course, have good linguistic skills and are interested in literature will find the transition to A Level easily manageable.