LATIN CLUB

Latin club was trialled last year but formed officially this year, catering to Year 10 students who are on their way to achieving a Level 1 certificate in Latin. This may lead to a level 2 certificate which would count as a 'C' in a GCSE. In Latin club, students learn how to translate Latin sentences, deciphering vocabulary, syntax and grammar along the way. Around eleven students regularly attend Latin club, which shows fantastic commitment on a Thursday afternoon!

I studied Latin from the age of eleven myself, achieving a 2:1 in Classics from the University of  Bristol. A Classics degree entails the study of ancient Latin, Greek and      Hebrew. Additionally, we study prose and poetry in these ancient languages alongside the philosophy and issues of the time.

As one Greek famously said "Democracy, Mathematics, Philosophy" - all of these were invented by the Greeks.

Amongst the cool phrases that I know in Latin are:

"aut viam inveniam aut faciam"
I will either find a way or make one.

"carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero" - Seize the day, trusting the future as little as     possible. An interesting ethos to which life must be lived!

Mr Mehaffey. 

DRAMA CLUB

Instead of the classic posters Keep Calm, Carry on. With Drama Club , we say Get Excited, Do Drama!

Now about 30 strong, members of Drama Club from all years meet on: Thursday Lunchtime generally in the Drama Theatre. From 12.50 - 1.30,

 give or take getting lunch. Improvisation, working on stages, voice training, acting, singing and above all else, Fun! Although it is on every week you can attend when you want to. Just try it and see.

LIBRARY NEWS

Do you like reading Manga and/or comics? Do you like drawing Manga? Do you like speaking about them with your friends? Would you like to take part in a reading challenge and vote for the best comic published in 2013? Every vote is counted! All you have to do is read the 8 nominated books and attend a regular Manga Club meeting every Wednesday after school. See Mr Taylor in the library for more details. 




                                                CARNEGIE MEDAL
Y9s will be going head-to-head with Bexley schools to speed read through the Carnegie Medal Shortlist books and prepare a speech! Keep an eye out for the winner in the next issue!