Classics offers captivating stories from ancient Greece and Rome, all in translation. Explore Homer's Odyssey, Greek Art, Virgil's Aeneid, and Roman Republic politics. A hidden gem at PSC for those intrigued by these tales. We use teacher-led discussion, with students being actively encouraged to contribute ideas. We use visual resources extensively, whilst students are given specially prepared reading material to complement their study. We study each text in a modern translation so students do not need to know the ancient languages. Students work as a class, in small groups and individually, researching, asking critical questions, making connections and comparisons and drawing conclusions. We place great emphasis on students’ taking responsibility for their own workload.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. You do not have to have studied Classical Civilisation before and, because all the literature is studied in translation, no previous knowledge of Latin or Greek is necessary.
During the course, students are required to complete a series of formal written assignments covering all areas of the specification. These assignments are aimed at giving students practice in the skills needed to succeed in the exams. Students will also undertake a series of short tests and other less formal exercises to assess their understanding of the material. Where appropriate, students’ work is assessed according to guidelines provided by the subject examiners.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Owens Road, Winchester, SO22 6RX |
Classics offers captivating stories from ancient Greece and Rome, all in translation. Explore Homer's Odyssey, Greek Art, Virgil's Aeneid, and Roman Republic politics. A hidden gem at PSC for those intrigued by these tales. We use teacher-led discussion, with students being actively encouraged to contribute ideas. We use visual resources extensively, whilst students are given specially prepared reading material to complement their study. We study each text in a modern translation so students do not need to know the ancient languages. Students work as a class, in small groups and individually, researching, asking critical questions, making connections and comparisons and drawing conclusions. We place great emphasis on students’ taking responsibility for their own workload.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. You do not have to have studied Classical Civilisation before and, because all the literature is studied in translation, no previous knowledge of Latin or Greek is necessary.
During the course, students are required to complete a series of formal written assignments covering all areas of the specification. These assignments are aimed at giving students practice in the skills needed to succeed in the exams. Students will also undertake a series of short tests and other less formal exercises to assess their understanding of the material. Where appropriate, students’ work is assessed according to guidelines provided by the subject examiners.