The Iliad Project is an opportunity given to all students in Year 5 to explore some of the world’s oldest literature in fresh and lively ways. All classes take part in this project, learning about Greek mythology, classical poetry and the story of the Trojan War. The sessions include a mix of literature study, drama and philosophical enquiry, and there are some very strange things going on.
We are learning why the Titan Cronus ate his children. We are exploring how an apple could change history. We are wondering why so many men in mythology are so annoying! And there are also wigs. Lots of wigs. Students take on roles, acting out the story and bringing it to life in our classrooms. This means that with our ambitious approach to English, our children have the right to explore these important stories, combine them with stories from our own cultures, and be a part of the age-old traditions of the storyteller.
The Iliad Project is led by specialist teacher Jonny Walker, who is also facilitating this project across the MAT.
