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Classics Centre Grand Opening

On Monday, the School's Classics Centre was opened by renowned Classicist, Dr Peter Jones MBE and is located adjacent to the school in Ivor Place
24 Jun 2021
Written by Claire Brazer
School News

Headmaster, Charles Fillingham commented on the fundamental importance of the study of Classics today:

“Both the agonies and the ecstasies of our modern society have already been played out for us in the Classical World. There are easy parallels between the struggles of the Roman Empire and the consumer society of today and there is considerable wisdom to be picked up from the philosophy of Aristotle, Socrates and Plato. Believe it or not, the Classics have almost never been so popular and relevant as they are now, in the twenty-first century.”

The School will be hosting a Classics Festival in the Classics Centre during the next academic year, consisting of lectures from academics to around 90 students taking Classical subjects at GCSE and A Level from schools all over London and the South-East. Watch this space!

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