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The Welsh Classics Hwb was founded in 2015 by Dr Evelien Bracke of Swansea University to promote the teaching of classical subjects in state schools in Wales. In an encouraging first year, CfA training reached 64 new teachers and 30 schools across Wales.
Dr Bracke stepped down in 2017 and after two years of inactivity, Lucy Roberts, a teacher at Wyedean School, took on the network from 2019. Lucy’s work in the region was disrupted by the pandemic, however in June 2021, activity was resumed by Danny Pucknell, ancient history teacher at Cardiff Vale School. Supported by the Departments of Classics and Ancient History at Swansea and Cardiff universities, Danny has reorganised and relaunched the Wales Classics Network in 2022. However, we are currently without a network coordinator so all queries should be directed to [email protected]. Maria Oikonomou will provide support as Academic Lead on behalf of Swansea University.
The network aims to introduce classical subjects in local state schools, offering free resources, training and support for teachers interested in increasing pupils’ access to the ancient world.
We invite individual or corporate sponsorship of our regional networks. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch at [email protected].