Why learn latin?

Upper First children are to be offered a before school Latin Class in Term 3 (8.05-8.45)

Why?   Here are some of the benefits of learning classical languages:

• Learning any language at an early age is beneficial for developing neural pathways
• Latin has a comprehensive grammar and helps with the understanding of language structure as does Sanskrit
• Although deemed a dead language it provides a great etymological insight into our own language, as does Ancient Greek
• It helps with English Grammar and Spelling
• Exploration of the culture and mindset of the Romans is interesting and enlightening
• Our course, the Oxford University Course designed especially for young  children, includes much Greek and Roman mythology these are beneficial as they are, like most folk tales and myths, cautionary tales , some with deep philosophical implications the hero tales

LATIN IS ALSO OFFERED TO CHILDREN IN 2^ND TO 6^TH CLASS.