salve Reader!

I hope you are getting ready for a lovely summer break. If you would like to spend some of it celebrating all things Classics in beautiful Wales, I have good news. We have been able to extend the booking period for the ARLT Summer School until Friday, 18. There are only a few spaces left. Please share this with anyone you think might be interested.

Below is a reminder of the Summer School program. Please just reply to this email if you have any questions.

in proximum!

Ana

Classics CPD for teachers by teachers

Registration closes on July 4th, 2025

The 102nd ARLT Summer School, 2025, will take place at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School on 28th July – Friday 1st August, directed by Laura Beech.

INSET FOR CLASSICS TEACHERS

What is the ARL Summer School for Classics teachers?

The ARLT Summer School for Classics teachers is a residential CPD course and networking event that brings together teachers at all stages of their careers. Every year, practising teachers, PGCE students and prospective teachers, as well as experienced retired teachers, meet to celebrate their love for Latin, Greek and all things Classics.

From option groups led by teachers for teachers, to lectures, trips and even a Latin speaking table at lunch, every teacher has an opportunity to learn and share their knowledge in a friendly and welcoming environment.

The venue:

Haberdashers’ Monmouth School, St Catherine’s campus (former girls’ school site)

We shall be based in the 6^th form girls’ boarding house, with classrooms, lecture hall, dining room and sports facilities all in close proximity.

The school is a short walk from the town centre. Accommodation is mostly in single ensuite study bedrooms.

Easily accessible from the A40 and A449 with plenty of onsite parking.

Accessible by train to Newport or Hereford then connecting bus.

Included in the cost of the Summer School is a full-day’s excursion to Roman sites in south-east Wales.

Speakers to include:

Professor Patrick Finglass on Euripides

Professor Shelley Hales on Greek Art in Rome

Dr Ersin Hussein on Roman Economy and Finance

Dr Mark Lewis on the excavations at Caerleon and Caerwent

Will Griffiths from Hands Up Education on Suburani

Professor Esther Eidinow on Greek Religion and Magic

Gráinne Cassidy, Education Co-ordinator, The Classical Association on exam reform

OPTION GROUPS

• GCSE, AS and A Level set texts for Latin, Greek and Classical Civilisation
• KS3 Teaching Resources
• Teaching and Learning
• Latin language tuition at varied levels
• Spoken Latin
• Latin and the Bayeux tapestry
• Greek language tuition at varied levels
• Roman crafts in the classroom
• Beyond Greece and Rome: Assyria
• The ARLT songbook and Taylor Swift

The cost …

• should be met from your school’s INSET budget
• is halved for PGCE students
• is reduced for those attending for the first time
• includes membership of the ARLT until 31^st December 2028

NB Other bursaries are available on application – please see note below*

The price per person for residents includes tuition, full board and accommodation.

• Total cost – single or shared room, ensuite: £ 395
• First-time attendees: £295
• Non-residential discounted rate: £250
• PGCE Students: £200
• Daily Rate, non-residential: £50
• The cost includes membership of ARLT until December 2028

*If you wish to apply for a £100 bursary from ARLT, please do so as early as possible by sending a letter from your Headteacher or a description of your circumstances in support of your application to: Dr Jessica Dixon, Hon. Treasurer treasurer@arlt.co.uk. You can also request a bursary from the Roman Society, which is a separate organisation but covers summer schools. Further details can be found on their website.

Please fill in the registration below by July 4th to save your space with a £50 deposit.

NB: All payments are only fully refundable up to June 31st, 2025. Once registered, you will receive details to complete payment.

ARLT is very grateful for ongoing financial support from the Classical Association, which generously contributes to the running expenses of our Summer School. ARLT Registered Charity no. 275052