Coming up: Refresher Day and Reading Competition
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Hi Reader! It is time to head to our website and take a look at our upcoming events: The ARLT Latin Reading Competition The texts for the Reading Competition have now been announced, and they are a delight! The competition is free to enter, and a great opportunity for your students to be loud about Latin and enjoy the texts in a lively way. There is plenty of support on our website to help you prepare your students, and it is a great opportunity to participate in a long-standing tradition. It also happens to be a fabulous chance to show your subject is relevant, and a great source of supercurricular opportunities too! If you have any questions, please get in touch with Laura Beech at readingcompetition@arlt.co.uk. Annual Refresher Day: CPD for Teachers by Teachers The Refresher Day on March 14 is now open for registration. As we are meeting at Westminster School, which is a particularly central and accessible location, spaces are likely to fill up quickly. Please make sure to make arrangements early to avoid disappointment. You can read more about the Refresher Day on our website, but here are some of the highlights you can expect:
No matter where you are in the teaching journey, whether you are an aspiring teacher or an experienced practitioner, the day will be an opportunity to lift the subject, be part of our lively community of professional teachers, and celebrate and further the impact of our subject. If you have any questions, please reply to this email, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Ana Martin ARLT Publicity Officer Refresher Day 2026 director |
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