The works of ancient Greece have shaped the study of maths, science and civilization for centuries. But now the native tongue of Archimedes and Herodotus is to be turned to a more basic use - to help primary children from deprived backgrounds improve their English. The initiative, which will start this September, is being run by the Iris Project, which pioneered the return of Latin to state school classrooms. Started as a pilot scheme in 2006, it has introduced Latin to dozens of inner-city schools, and director Lorna Robinson is confident that classical Greek could prove even more popular. "It will provide a clear and fascinating basis for grasping the complexities of English grammar and connect with other aspects of the school curriculum, from history and geography through to science, maths, drama, art and sport," said Dr Robinson. The Greek lessons will start for 160 pupils in three schools in Oxford in September. A further 10 schools will get one-off taster sessions.
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