Latin

Course summary

Throughout the A-Level course, girls continue to develop their language skills to a point where they are able to tackle complex unseen passages with confidence and flair. This challenging skill takes time and dedication but as study develops, girls become more attuned to using words with precision and pertinence and enjoy the various positive effects this has on their wider studies. The course encompasses some of the world’s greatest literature in the original language, with girls now no longer dependent on the nuanced translations of others and able to hear the author’s voice for themselves. Imagine listening to the rhetoric of Cicero as he lambasts the Senatorial jury to side with his argument. Swoon when Catullus whispers to you of life’s precious brevity and the need to find pleasure in human contact as a ward against despair. Enrichment opportunities abound within Latin, including trips to Italy, Greece, London, various museums and theatres throughout the course. We also regularly share talks and ideas in our Symposium jointly with the Boys’ School, giving girls the opportunity to develop independent research and presentation skills while discovering more about the wider ancient world beyond the curriculum.