Latin
A unique feature of Erasmus School's Enrichment Program is the
study of Latin. Pupils from Grade 5 onwards who have been selected
for the program undertake the Cambridge Latin Course and a study of
selected passages from the Vulgate translation of the Bible.
Sanskrit
A beautiful, concise language.
Sanskrit, being the oldest known language and the foundation for
many modern languages, including English, presents a rich source of
study and inspiration for children. It is recognised by
scholars as having one of the most perfect systems of grammar.
Children enjoy the beautiful and pure sounds of Sanskrit which they
begin to recite in their first year at school.
Over the course of their time at ERASMUS SCHOOL the children
learn to read and write in Sanskrit using a carefully graded series
of text books especially developed for use in primary school.
The books use stories from the Sanskrit tradition,
incorporating tales of Krishna and Rama.
Classes also learn to recite invocations from the Upanishads and
passages from the Bhagavad Gita. These inspirational and
beautiful pieces are full of spiritual and philosophical
significance. |