Year 7 Ancient Greece Day

What Makes a Hero?

On the 23rd of October, the Year 11 Classics class ran ‘Ancient Greece day’ for the Year 7 students. The senior students dressed as Gods and Heroes and ran nine activities to immerse the Year 7 classes into ancient times. 

There were activities dedicated to What Makes a Hero? with the Trials of a Hero Scavenger Hunt across the school and the four mini games in the gym based on Homer’s ‘Odyssey’. Others were dedicated to ancient warfare with Spartan Training focusing on how spartan soldiers were trained compared to modern time.

There was Capture the Helen based on the legend of the Trojan war, and sets of activities focused on traditions and beliefs of Ancient Greece such as the power of the Gods. Students learnt about in a Murder Mystery activity, and Shield Decorating revolved around why ancient Greek soldiers decorated their shields and what purpose it served historically.  

During Connect the Classics class performed an abridged version of the ancient comedy of Frogs. 

Special thanks to the classics students who worked hard to create these educational and fun activities, the Year 10 students who assisted the Year 11 students throughout the entire day and the Hellenic museum who ran an activity in the morning. 

A special mention to Classics students, Lily and Alice, who constructed a Trojan Horse!