We are pleased to share an exciting enrichment opportunity for our Senior Classics students this July. The upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “The Odyssey,” directly aligns with our Year 12 and Year 13 curriculum, offering a cinematic look at the fall of Troy and its aftermath for various Greek heroes.

This film provides a brilliant connection to our classroom studies. Our Year 12 students are currently exploring the Aeneid, focusing on the Roman account following Troy’s collapse, while our Year 13 students study the Iliad (external) and analyse the key heroes shaped by the Trojan War for their internal assessment. To deepen their understanding, we are organizing a class trip to Reading Cinemas. This excursion is designed to encourage critical thinking, prompting students to analyse the intersection of historical and mythological texts with Hollywood’s dramatic interpretations.

This excursion to Reading Cinemas offers students a wonderful opportunity to see how Hollywood interprets the classical epics they have been analysing in class. The trip is designed to foster critical thinking, encouraging students to contrast the original Greek narratives with the dramatic elements Hollywood introduces to create a modern blockbuster.

Date and Time: Friday 24 July, from  12.00 noon – 4.00pm

Location: Reading Cinemas – we will be walking from SGHS (meaning students will need to arrange their own transport home)

Gear List: School Uniform, Raincoat and umbrella (weather dependant)

Cost:$16.00. Please pay and complete permission form below by Friday 3 July 2026.

• Please note: Board financial procedure requires payment in full, by the due date for your child to purchase resources, participate in sports or attend trips/events. Payments received will be allocated to the oldest unpaid fees and charges owing on your child’s account first. Extra-curricular activities operate on a “pay before you play” policy.

Staff working with Students: Mr Bishop – lead teacher – who will be with students through each session and Mrs Krammer Y13 teacher

Food: N/A

 This event contains risks, including students navigating traffic. This event is managed by school staff who will manage risk and hazards according to the school’s safety management plan. This includes careful discussion with students around safely crossing roads and being aware of traffic. While risks can be maintained to acceptable levels they cannot be eliminated. Some risk is retained for its learning and experiential value. If you wish to come in to school to see our safety management systems or have any questions, feel free to contact Mike Bishop on 03 2116030 or [email protected]

It is important for safety reasons that students follow instructions given to them by all staff and follow all appropriate school rules. Behaviour by students that is deemed dangerous and puts themselves and/or others at undue risk will result in students being asked to return to School.

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