Big congratulations to Shireland Hall Primary Academy, whose KS2 students study Latin as their MFL using the Maximum Classics scheme. Ofsted has judged them Outstanding and has also praised the school’s implementation of Latin: “Leaders and staff are creative in curriculum thinking and design. Leaders are not afraid to think differently. For example, Latin is… Continue reading Outstanding news at Shireland Hall

Explore the words of ordinary people living in Roman Londinium. ⬇️ Information/teaching slide deck ⬇️ Worksheets

If your school is offering Maximum Classics as its sole language offering at KS2, here are some useful points in advance of a visit from Ofsted. Intent and planning One of the benefits of Maximum Classics is that the planning and lesson resources are all ready to go from day one. The planning also shows… Continue reading MC and Ofsted

Pupils at a Wisbech school have followed the motto “carpe diem” and have seized the day to become among the only children in the local area to be learning Latin. (reports the Fenland Citizen) Using Maximum Classics, Peckover Primary has introduced hour-long weekly lessons in Latin and classical civilisation for all pupils in Key Stage… Continue reading MC in the news

Learn to make a Roman Highgate Ware pot from scratch.

Chapter 1 Story 1 p.2-3 Chapter 1 Story 2 p.6

Date: Monday 1st June, time: 11-11.45am Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81142607753?pwd=UjJkSnpTNXJLcCtETDRoZWdIVXJ4Zz09 Meeting ID: 811 4260 7753 Password: contact charlie@classicsforall.org.uk Materials you’ll need Greek alphabet sheet (if you don’t have your copy from the last session)(download here: https://maximumclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg-greek-alphabet.pdf) pencil, rubber, sheets of A4 paper, felt tips or crayons Session structure Part 1 – introduction & hellos Our… Continue reading Mega Greek Online session 8: Inventions

Epic Entertainment Date: Monday 18th May, time: 11-11.45am Contact charlie@classicsforall.org.uk for the Zoom details. Materials you’ll need Greek alphabet sheet (if you don’t have your copy from the last session)(download here: https://maximumclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg-greek-alphabet.pdf) Greek worksheet: https://maximumclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg7-noun-verb.pdf pencil, rubber, sheets of paper (for optional after-session craft activity) paper plate, scraps of tissue paper/felt/fabric/coloured paper, glue, felt tips,… Continue reading Mega Greek online: session 7

Mega Greek Online – session 6 Nature Tales Date: Monday 11th May, time: 11-11.45am Contact charlie@classicsforall.org.uk for the Zoom details Materials you’ll need Greek alphabet sheet (if you don’t have your copy from the last session)(download here: https://maximumclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mg-greek-alphabet.pdf) Greek verbs worksheet: https://maximumclassics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/mg5verbs.pdf  pencil, rubber, sheets of paper (for optional after-session craft activity) lollipops, straws, tissue… Continue reading Mega Greek Online: session 6