The Latin department at West Kirby Grammar School is a thriving and flourishing part of the school consisting of two experienced subject specialists, who share their enthusiasm and passion for the subject with their students.
At Key Stage 3, students study Classics in Year 7 and can choose to study Latin as a second language for four lessons each fortnight in Year. Not only do students have the opportunity of studying the Latin language, its impact upon English and its similarities with modern languages, but they are also able to learn about the Roman Empire and the legacy which it has left for the present day.
At Key Stage 4, the GCSE course incorporates a diverse range of skills including Latin translation and comprehension, Roman Civilisation and study of literature. The examination board which the department follows is Eduqas.
Students who study Latin achieve highly in public examinations: 65% of students achieved grades 9-7 and at A level 67% of students achieved A* - B grades.
The department uses eLearning resources to enhance teaching and learning, including iTV technology, designated websites for use with the course and apps to help with vocabulary learning.
We offer visits to enrich our curriculum including trips to Rome and the Bay of Naples and Chester in order to experience Roman sites at first hand.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
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Today @WestKirbyGS is proud to be supporting @BBCCiN #ChildrenInNeed2019. The "good emperors" also aimed to help needy children.The #AlimentaItaliae is the first known nutrition program for children initiated by the emperor Nerva (96-98 A.D.) #KeepChattinLatin https://t.co/z9SyIvB9jq
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Only FIVE days until our @WKGS_6thForm Open Evening.... Let us give you 5⃣ reasons why you should #ChooseWKGS for Sixth Form. Click on the link below to find out more ⬇️ wkgs.org/school-life/wh… Wednesday 20th November 🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm https://t.co/zDjlyTiffM
We were lucky today to welcome Sascha and Elena from @LancasterUni to talk to #WKGSY8 #WKGSY11 #WKGSY12 about languages at university and teach us some Italian 🇮🇹. They were amazing! @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_6thForm https://t.co/Y1AkANiI7m
Well done to 7K who gave a whole year group assembly on @BBCCiN Thanks for making #WKGSY7 more aware of how to fundraise & where the money goes. @WestKirbyGS #ChildrenInNeed2019 https://t.co/hRUqt1dVcY
Gabriella: Today in English Lit, we completed the Merchant's Tale. Our course allows us to read a range of texts from this 14th Century poem to our modern day coursework! 📔@WKGS_English #ALevelEnglish #MerchantsTale #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm @WestKirbyGS
Gabriella: In #Biology we are learning about the detailed process of respiration & photosynthesis. To help develop our understanding we have completed practical investigations such as respiration in yeast. @WKGS_Science #ALevelBiology #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/qMpT8og9CB
Gabriella: As Head Girl, I have to organise our Summer Prom. During Enrichment, the prom committee and I work together to arrange fundraising events, contact local businesses and finalise details. #Enrichment #WKGS6thForm #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/Xg00BTqMRP
Gabriella: Yesterday, I attended the #GCSE Presentation ceremony to give a vote of thanks to our students & staff. Well done to all the Year 12s on your amazing achievements!! 👏#WKGSY12 #Congrats @WKGS_Pastoral @WestKirbyGS #WKGSTwitterTakeover #ChooseWKGS6thForm #WKGSHeadGirl https://t.co/UzNygPkpx7
As our monthly focus is #literacy, in #WKGSY12, we are studiously ignoring #NoPensDay and doing lots of practice with the many uses of the dative case. @WestKirbyGS #edchat #teachingandlearning #KeepChattinLatin https://t.co/AEZiGaWyaT
Only 7 days until our Sixth Form Open Evening. Come & discover🔬 the amazing subjects & opportunities we offer for Sixth Form. Wed 20th Nov 2019🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseDiscovery #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm https://wkgs.org/prospective/sixth-form
Only 7 days until our @WestKirbyGS Sixth Form Open Evening. Come & discover🔬 the amazing subjects & opportunities we offer for Sixth Form. Wed 20th Nov 2019🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseDiscovery #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm wkgs.org/prospective/si… https://t.co/WucdDDKuJA
Only 7 days until our @WKGS_6thForm Open Evening. Come & discover🔬 the amazing subjects & opportunities we offer for Sixth Form. Wed 20th Nov 2019🗓️ 6pm-8pm⌚️ #ChooseDiscovery #ChooseWKGS6thForm #ChooseToBeYou #WKGS6thForm wkgs.org/prospective/si… https://t.co/OEVwnc5bCn