In this intensive summer course, we will be developing our writing, acting and public speaking skills through learning about ancient Greek culture. Some of our activities will include:
Learning about and interpreting some of the most famous Greek myths, such as Pandora’s box, the story of Psyche and Eros, and Prometheus
Exploring different ways these myths have been interpreted in art and literature throughout history
Writing our own interpretations of these myths
Rehearsing and performing a modern adaptation of a myth
Learning about the origins of democracy in Athens
Practising the ancient Athenian form of democracy called “direct democracy” (meaning that each eligible voter – in this case the students – will vote on many of the activities, such as which play we perform)
Writing persuasive speeches on different questions and ultimately voting which perspective is most convincing
And many more! The motto of the course will be:
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” - Socrates
While having fun and actively engaging with their stories and politics, students will be exposed to one of the most fascinating historical cultures which continues to influence much of the world today.
School | Offered | Reserved |
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James Ruse AHS | 42 | 20 |
North Sydney Girls HS | 28 | 2 |
Baulkham Hills HS | 23 | 17 |
North Sydney Boys HS | 20 | 8 |
Normanhurst Boys HS | 17 | 1 |
Sydney Boys HS | 14 | 6 |
Hornsby Girls HS | 14 | 4 |
Sydney Girls HS | 8 | 1 |
Fort Street HS | 7 | 2 |
Penrith Selective HS | 7 | 1 |
Girraween HS | 7 | 1 |
St George Girls HS | 6 | 1 |
Hurlstone Agriculture HS | 6 | 1 |
Others | 52+ |
YEAR 5/6 | YEAR 7/8 | ||
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First Prize | Aarushee Batra | Ryan Du | |
Second Prize | Bella Zhang | Alvis Shi | |
Third Prize | Pranaya Prakash | Tara Liu | |
Highly Commended | Anay Shah Aditya Paul |
Aditya Patel |
School | Offered | Reserved |
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Beecroft Public School | 7 | 9 |
North Rocks Public School | 13 | 3 |
Ermington Public School | 10 | 3 |
Artarmon Public School | 15 | 5 |
Matthew Pearce Public School | 8 | 1 |
Dural Public School | 9 | 3 |
Summer Hills Public School | 8 | 2 |
Waitara Public School | 6 | 2 |
Hurstville Public School | 2 | 1 |
Ryde Public School | 7 | 1 |
Ironbark Ridge Public School | 6 | 4 |
Chatswood Public School | 8 | 2 |
Others | 45+ |