YACHTS Students Study Ancient Greek Mythology

Last term thirty-six Years 3, 4 and 5 students were selected to participate in our Junior College YACHTS (Young Achievers Creatively Honing Thinking Skills) program. 

Our theme for the term was Greek Mythology.  During the sessions students studied ancient Greece, including why it is known as the birthplace of western civilisation.  We explored the geographical features of ancient Greece and how this led to the development of city-states such as Troy, Athens and Sparta.   Students were exposed to a number of key myths and delved into the allusions and themes within them, such as opening ‘Pandora’s box’, having the ‘Midas touch’, and what is an ‘Achilles’ heel’. 

Students completed either their own Greek myth with a protagonist and antagonist, created an individual Greek character (god, goddess, hero, heroine) or a set of trading cards demonstrating their knowledge of key characters. 

For our culminating day, students dressed as characters from ancient Greece, shared individual tasks and a Greek feast together, and competed in a city-state knowledge competition.  We had a wonderful term, learning about ancient Greece and sharing our artefacts with each other.

Thanks to all who supported this initiative.

Mrs Christine Doyle, Christine Doyle, YACHTS Program Coordinator and Head of Teaching and Learning (3-5)