Form 2 at Fettes' Latin Day

Yesterday Form Two made a very enjoyable visit to Fettes to participate in the school's annual Latin Day with five other prep schools.

The day is a superb opportunity for the children to be exposed to Latin culture and experience the language in a fun way.

The pupils had the chance to listen to a professional storyteller recanting Greek myths, participate in a treasure hunt for gold around the grounds using their Latin vocab., act out a drama piece about the slaying of a minotaur and meet a bossy Roman centurion who taught them weaponry and marching.

Many thanks go to Fettes' Latin Department, Mr. Spens, Headmaster and Gemma Gray who organised the whole day.

Here are some pictures from the day.

We all learn our lines for the play, 'The Story of Theseus and the Minotaur'.

 Theo looking the part.

 Emilia and Cassia get ready.

 Theo, a guard, stabbing a prisoner.

 Matilda, the Second Athnian Maiden, prepares for her lines.

 During the trasure hunt, Cassia and Hamish work out some Latin meanings.

 Emilia, Theo and Cassia go through the text to find where the gold is kept hidden.

The winning team with their booty! 

A bossy and dangerous Roman centurion!

We march to order.

Peter Snow tells a Greek myth.

An excellent performance.

Julia made it to the Gladiator Vocab. Challenge final where she excelled, posting the second-highest score.

Form Two Latin Day 2010, Fettes College.