NEWS...

Ancient Greek 'to be taught in state schools'
a new initiative by The Iris Project - see the 'articles about us' section for national news coverage

The Iris Project joins think-tank Politeia in calling for recognition of Latin in schools
The think-tank Politeia have published a pamphlet which calls for Latin to have the same official support as other languages in schools.

Summer issue of Iris
The Summer 2010 issue of Iris is now out, and the theme of this edition is crime and punishment in the ancient world

Iota - a new Classics magazine for primary schools!
The Iris Project is launching a younger sibling for Iris magazine, Iota. Each issue is to be structured around a different myth from the ancient world, and will contain an exciting mix of games, articles, puzzles, language learning ideas and activities, and much more. The pilot edition of Iota will be available in autumn 2010. If you would like to receive a copy of the first issue, please get in touch with us! More soon.

Ancient Greek in the Park - learn your alphas and omegas in the sun!
Following on from the success of 'Latin in the parks' in recent years, The Iris Project are now running a new series of free lessons for Oxford adults and families this spring and summer!

East Oxford Latin project - volunteer students needed
The Iris Project and the Oxford University Classics Outreach Programme are looking for enthusiastic and committed student volunteers to spend an hour a week during university terms in East Oxford primary schools running Latin sessions from October 2010 until June 2011.

Classics Talks in London 2010
St Paul's Girls' School in London, are holding a series of open talks:These events are open to schools throughout London for GCSE and A Level pupils.

 

 

 

We believe that all children are entitled to the opportunity of learning about the languages and cultures of the ancient world, and that these subjects are wonderful tools for enhancing literacy, social awareness and analytical skills. Through a range of initiatives in UK state schools, we work to enrich the curriculum by promoting learning about the ancient world.