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Salvete,
discipuli et discipulae!

Welcome to all things Latin and Classics at Bear Creek Secondary School!  Our Latin program is thriving as is our Grade 12 Classical Civilizations course.  Whoever said, "Latin is a Dead Language," surely hasn't visited room 214!

Enjoy!


Magistra Tiemersma

attended Queen's University and the University of British Columbia.  She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Classical Archaeology, a Bachelor of Education, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree. 

Video: Why Study Latin?

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Magistra Tiemersma - Pompeii 2011

Latin and Classical Civilizations Courses at Bear Creek:

Level one latin link

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LVL - BD1 (Level One Latin): 
This is an introductory course.  Students generally enrol in Level One Latin in grades 9 or 10 - although we welcome senior students (who have realized their colossal error in not taking Latin earlier) with open arms! Learn the basics of the Latin language, while learning about a variety of Roman life topics: gladiators; slavery; religion / mythology;  housing; funerary traditions; politics; bathing; and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.




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The Forum of Pompeii
Level Two Latin Link

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LVL - CU1 (Level Two Latin):  
Students may enrol in Level Two Latin after having successfully completed the Level One course.

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The Lighthouse at Alexandria
Level three latin link

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LVL - DU1 (Level Three Latin): 
Students may enrol in Level Three Latin after having successfully completed the Level Two course.  Grades from this course may be submitted to OUAC for university admittance. 

12 Classical civ. link

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LVV - 4U1 
(Grade 12 Classical Civilizations):
 


This course allows students to explore the beliefs and achievements of the classical world, which have shaped Western thought and civilization. Students will investigate such aspects of classical culture as its mythology, art, literature, and philosophy, as well as elements of ancient Greek and Latin, through a variety of activities such as dramatizations, audio-visual presentations, and discussions. By reading classical authors in English and examining archaeological evidence, students will enhance both their communication skills and their ability to think critically and creatively.
Prerequisite: ENG 2D or ENG 2P (You don't need to have any background in ancient history!)

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Roman Bath

Only two schools in the SCDSB to offer this course!

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Ms. Tiemersma - Ephessos Roman toilets.



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The Value of Latin

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