Classics@WBGS @ClassicsWBGS1
The Classics Department at Watford Grammar School for Boys offers Latin, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History lessons from Years 7 up to Sixth Form! Joined April 2020-
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Why do imaginary events matter so much, in some narratives of Alexander? wbgslookingglass.blogspot.com/2020/06/why-do… A great new piece from Shae on the @WBGSExcellence academic blog. Of particular interest to @ClassicsWBGS1 I would think!
#ClassicsTwitter teachers if you want to encourage students to attend Oxbridge virtual open days this year, feel free to share this with them @oxfordclassics @CamClassics @DrArleneHH @llewelyn_morgan @classicsforall @LiverpoolAspire sway.office.com/bPvAVhhFlmRU9r…
Great to read in @classicsforall impact report that 90% of pupils said that learning #Latin had a positive impact on their #literacy and helped with #vocabulary #grammar and #attainment in other subjects. state schools can introduce Classics for Free. #primaryschools #secondary
Happy Half Term from the Classics Department! If you need something to keep you busy next week, how about mastering 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' in Latin? Here's a video to help you practise: youtube.com/watch?v=v_9OOi… Enjoy the sun and get some rest!
portas portas : you are carrying gates. A simple enough sentence, yet which is the noun and which is the verb? Nobody knows..... 😱😱
We were meant to be leaving for Rome with the years 9 and 10 in a week’s time... but for now, we can still explore the amazing sites virtually! Happy Friday everyone 🏺
We were meant to be leaving for Rome with the years 9 and 10 in a week’s time... but for now, we can still explore the amazing sites virtually! Happy Friday everyone 🏺
🏛 Journey with us as we visit ancient Rome! In this blog post we’re exploring the city’s best sights, delicacies, places to stay and more: ow.ly/qXvx30qGmI3
♻ Glass has been recycled for millennia, much like we do today. 🔬⚗ Scientists at the Museum found that this fancy drinking horn from 7th-century England was made using recycled glass, and has a plant-ash based material added to create more material to work with.
In #Latin the Accusative Case (casus accusativus) is used without a preposition to show movement towards named cities, towns and small island, as well as the three words domus (home), rus (countryside) and humus (ground).
Archaeologists Discover Teenage Mummy Buried With Trove of Ornate Jewelry. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/egy… #Archaeology
The #Clevedon torc is believed to have been crafted by a goldsmith between 150-50 BC & was found at Walton Castle, an #IronAge hillfort in N.#Somerset. It is currently on display at @WestonMuseum, loaned from the @britishmuseum #MuseumsUnlocked #Celts #IronAgeBritain #Archaeology
Our Sixth Form Ancient Historians were really looking forward to visiting this wonderful site on a school trip- hopefully next year!
Our Sixth Form Ancient Historians were really looking forward to visiting this wonderful site on a school trip- hopefully next year!
Ever wondered what ancient Egyptians ate? This 3,000-year-old wall painting might give you some clues – what can you spot? Discover the history of food and farming in the Nile Valley in our online resource: ow.ly/lG0Q30qAbP9 #MuseumFromHome #HomeLearning
St. Hugh's College Oxford have an essay competition now open for Sixth-formers- your essay can be on anything Classical that you are interested in and there is even money to be won! Email Miss Streets if you are interested. st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/2020-julia-woo…
Some brilliant Ancient History Podcasts are being made to keep us thinking during lock-down! Check out the channel of these fantastic Classics teachers: youtube.com/watch?v=FU73HI…
Latin word of the day: consumo, consumere, consumpsi, consumptus - eat, consume, devour #LatinWordOfTheDay #ViaFacilis
What did the Romans ever do for us? #romanrecycling theguardian.com/science/2020/a…
The Great Shrine of Amaravati was one of the most important Buddhist sites in India. Room 33a showcases some of the sculptures from the site, like this beautiful example. Explore it for yourself on Google Street View here: ow.ly/YQPg30qzNzm

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