View Article  Yes, Latin is a hard GCSE.
Could the present trend towards higher grades and choosing easier subjects, as alleged in today's Times (below), be followed by a reaction?   more »
View Article  Top State Schools do offer Latin
I've checked the top 21 of The Times Top 450 State Schools, and find that 16 of them offer Latin. You might use this as ammunition when arguing with heads who want their schools to be among the best! Update ...   more »
View Article  Traditional Latin Mass is given a new lease of life
Apparently it's not only in the USA that people, including young people, look forward to the Latin Mass.   more »
View Article  Tell this to pupils choosing their A level subjects!
The Guardian has some good ammunition for Latin teachers who want to sell their subject. Other subjects may be easier (may be? I should say definitely are!) but employers won't be impressed by an A level in Media Studies.   more »

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