Italian in Kindergarten to Year 5

Year 1 with Maestra Valeria this term we learned the days of the week song to the rhythm of the Addams Family, sang Old MacDonald Had a Farm in Italian, played Wordwall learning games on the smartboard, read an Italian story about friendship and a ladybug, and explored the special sounds Ce and Ci. It was so much fun!

Year 5 with Maestra Valeria this term, we learned vocabulary for going to the doctor, named various body parts, and had fun exploring exceptions in Italian grammar while comparing them to English. We also learned about formal and informal language and when it is culturally appropriate to use each. We explored the Ferragosto holiday in Italy and discovered how it is celebrated in Sydney and around the world. What a small world it is!

Ciao, Buongiorno, Bon pomeriggio, Buona sera,

With Maestra Rosa in Italy we are continuing her work in our Italian lesson. Maestra Penny is enjoying the Italian classes, and we sing, act joyfully as only Italians know how and continue to extend the language learning of the girls whilst also learning about Italian culture and the geography of the country. Every part of Italy brings a new opportunity for learning and the girls already have a wealth of knowledge to share.

In Kindergarten greetings and counting has been our focus and we will discover animals. Year 2 have extended their knowledge of Italian phrases and used this in questions and answers in both oral and written responses. Year 3 have had fun discovering birthdays in Italian. Year 4 have written scripts using their knowledge of Italian and read them to class groups who gave feedback.

– Valerie Vitali and Penny Fahey
Teachers

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