Latin, Ancient Greek, History, 11+ and 13+
A St Andrews Classics graduate who taught Latin to primary school children through the Iris Project, Sam encourages students to think independently and to take their curiosity beyond the curriculum.
Sam studied Classics for four years at the University of St Andrews, specialising in Roman comedy and the Greek symposium, and went on to a Master’s in War Studies at King’s College London. He attended Haileybury from 11 to 18, where he set a school record in the 11+ entrance exam and received an honorary academic scholarship.
During his degree, Sam volunteered with the Iris Project, a charity bringing Latin to children who would not otherwise study it. He planned and delivered weekly lessons to a class of around 25 pupils at Torbain Primary School in Kirkcaldy, developing his skills in lesson planning and in adapting activities to children of different abilities.
Whatever the subject, Sam’s goal is for students to think independently and creatively to solve the problems in front of them. He fosters academic curiosity, encourages students to question and explore new material, and pushes them beyond the curriculum by building on their own interests and motivations.
