ISBrescia Easter Egg Hunt
On Wednesday 4th April, The International School of Brescia celebrated its annual Easter Egg Hunt! It was great to see so many of our children display acts of sharing and caring towards each other. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students started the morning with their own Easter egg hunt as Miss Kelsey and Miss Milena proved to be very good at hiding the children’s Easter eggs. Transition with Miss Fiona had their own egg hunt as they had made special baskets in class to collect all of the chocolate eggs. Miss Claire, Miss Sarah and Mr Michael with Grades 1, 2 & 3 then took over the hall as it was transformed into an Easter egg bonanza!
All students thoroughly enjoyed the Easter egg hunt as it proved to be a great way to complete the first half of term 2. We hope that all families have a happy and safe Easter holiday break together.
PYP IBO Inspector visits ISBrescia
On the 26th and 27th of March the International School of Brescia welcomed PYP IBO inspector Mr. Steven Thompson. Mr Thompson currently works as the head of PYP in an International School in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). He has extensive knowledge and expe
rience with IBO having worked in Australia, Portugal, South East Asia and now the Gulf.
As you are well aware the International School of Brescia currently holds the status as an IBO PYP Candidate school. Since November 2010 when the school obtained candidate status much work and organisation has taken place to ensure that all the necessary steps have taken place for the school to obtain IBO PYP Accreditation.
The purpose of Mr Thompson’s visit to the International School of Brescia was to conduct a pre-verification summary. Over the 2 day visit Mr Thompson looked at all aspects of our school. He read over all of our documentation including our scope & sequence, assessment, policies, PD for teachers and incorporation of the IB Learner profile.
Mr Thompson interviewed all of our teaching staff as well as students and parents. He spent an extended amount of time with our PYP Director Ms Beth Merritt as well as with our CEO Dr. Stefano Anzuinelli and Principal Mr Patrick Arcuri. Mr Thompson was pleased with the progress the school has made in such a short amount of time and was particularly complementary of the work that our PYP Director Ms Beth has completed along with the support of our dedicated teachers.
The school will be receiving a report from Mr Thompson most likely in September outlining recommendation or further steps for IBO accreditation.
Celebrating an Irish Tradition – Festeggiamo all’irlandese
Students and their teachers enjoyed a special celebration in honor of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, during their assembly of 16 March. The students were very curious to learn more about it and why their teachers had decorated the hall with the tri-color flags of Ireland. After watching a short video of traditional Irish dancing, students were then taught special dance moves. Everyone grabbed a partner, including the teachers, and the hall was full of music and fun!
Nel corso della School Assembly del 16 marzo, studenti e insegnanti hanno festeggiato St. Patrick, santo patrono d’Irlanda. Gli alunni erano curiosi di sapere di più delle decorazioni e delle bandiere irlandesi. Dopo aver visto un breve video di danze tradizionali irlandesi, gli alunni hanno imparato particolari passi di danza con i propri insegnanti, in una hall piena di musica e divertimento!
Welcome Mr. Patrick! – Benvenuto Mr. Patrick!
The students and staff of the International School of Brescia would like to welcome Mr. Patrick Arcuri, their new school principal. Mr. Patrick, a native of Australia, brings much experience and enthusiasm to his new post. He was both a teacher and administrator in Australia, his native country. Conversant also in Italian, Mr. Patrick looks forward to meeting parents and joining students and teachers in their classrooms. Welcome Mr. Patrick!
Studenti e staff di International School of Brescia desiderano dare il benvenuto a Mr. Patrick Arcuri, il nuovo Preside della Scuola. Mr. Patrick Arcuri è un cittadino australiano, nato e vissuto a Melbourne, ha una laurea in Scienze dell’Istruzione e un Master in Education conseguiti presso la Deakin University di Melbourne e, dal 2002 a oggi, ha svolto la propria attività presso il prestigiosissimo “GALEN CATHOLIC COLLEGE” di Wangaratta, Victoria – Australia dove, da docente ha velocemente raggiunto il titolo di School Director, responsabile della gestione di oltre 400 studenti e 25 insegnanti. Essendo la sua famiglia di origine italiana, Mr. Arcuri è in possesso di doppia cittadinanza e, molto importante, conosce a fondo la nostra lingua e la nostra cultura. È sposato con Claudia, originaria di Crema dove risiedono da un mese, che è stata sua collega presso lo stesso GALEN College, come insegnante di lingua italiana. Mr. Patrick Arcuri avrà la totale responsabilità di tutti i docenti e ne coordinerà il lavoro, sarà un punto di riferimento per tutti i nostri studenti e i loro genitori. Risponderà direttamente a me e alla Dr. Simonetta Forbice e con noi, strutturerà la strategia di sviluppo della scuola nel medio-lungo periodo.
International Book Week – La Settimana Internazionale del Libro
Students at IS Brescia celebrated “International Book Week,” 27 February to 2 March, in a number of ways. Elementary students visited Early Years classrooms and read stories to the younger students. Also, a school-wide book was made, with everyone illustrating his/her favorite book. On Friday, 2 March, a special assembly marked the end of our six-week-long “Hook a Book” reading programme. Students came dressed as their favorite storybook character. In total, students in Transition through Grade 3 read 400 books, earning €146,40 from sponsors. Students decided that the money will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund to help save the planet’s animals.
Gli studenti di IS of Brescia hanno festeggiato in molti modi “La Settimana Internazionale del Libro”, dal 27 febbraio al 2 marzo. Gli alunni delle Elementari hanno visitato le classi della Materna, leggendo storie e libri ai più piccoli. Inoltre, è stato realizzato un libro della scuola, nel quale ogni studente ha illustrato i propri libri preferiti. Venerdì 2 marzo, una riunione speciale ha segnato la fine del programma di lettura durato sei settimane “Aggancia un Libro”! Gli studenti sono venuti a scuola vestiti come i propri personaggi preferiti. Complessivamente sono stati letti 400 libri, guadagnando € 146,40 dagli sponsor dell’iniziativa. Gli alunni hanno deciso che la somma raccolta sarà devoluta al WWF, per aiutare a salvare gli animali del pianeta.
Doctor visit! – Visita Medica!
On Thursday, 1 March, a local doctor in the Brescia area made a visit to the Grade 3 classroom. The physician brought a number of animal organs to show, allowing students to make comparisons between animal and human anatomies as part of their current unit, “Our Bodies.” Grade 2 students also enjoyed the presentation.
Giovedì 1 marzo, un medico della zona ha fatto una visita alla nostra Classe di Grade 3, portando con sé diversi organi animali. L’attività in classe ha consentito agli studenti di fare confronti tra le parti anatomiche animali e umane, parte del loro programma di studi attuale “Il Nostro Corpo”. Hanno partecipato alla presentazione anche gli studenti di Grade 2.
Viva Espana – Viva la Spagna
We will be feasting on Spanish cuisine on Thursday, 23 February — part of our year-long tribute to provincial Italian and international foods. Students at IS Brescia will enjoy: Appetizers: Antipasto rustico - First course: Paella of Valencia - Second course: Santander-style chicken and bandarillas (savory snacks on sticks) - Dessert: Crema catalana. Olé!
Il 23 febbraio, festeggeremo la cucina spagnola, come parte del nostro percorso annuale di scoperta della cucina regionale italiana e cucina internazionale. Ecco il menu: Antipasto Rustico, Paella alla Valenciana, Pollo e Banderillas alla Santander e, per finire in bellezza, Crema Catalana! Olé!
IB Afternoon: Lessons learned – Pomeriggi IB: missione compiuta
A big thank you to all of the parents and grandparents who attended our IB Afternoon on 9 February. The number of visitors who attended was phenomenal. Teachers in each grade presented creative and innovative strategies to excite interest and involvement, emphasizing the taught curriculum of the IB Primary Years Programme. At IS Brescia, our teachers focus daily not only on the actual content of the lessons but the best and most innovative ways to teach the content. To be effective, lessons must be engaging, relevant, challenging, signficant, and student-centered.
Un caloroso ringraziamento a tutti i genitori e nonni che hanno partecipato al nostro pomeriggio IB del 9 febbraio. La partecipazione è stata numerosissima. Gli insegnanti di ogni classe hanno presentato strategie educative innovative e creative per stimolare interesse e coinvolgimento, al fine di enfatizzare il PYP (Programma Scuola Primaria) di International Baccalaureate. Alla IS of Brescia i docenti non solo si concentrano quotidianamente sui contenuti delle lezioni ma anche sulle tecnologie più innovative per presentarli ai singoli studenti. Le lezioni da noi devono essere coinvolgenti, significative, centrate sullo studente e, soprattutto, devono provocare e sfidare.
Lego Robotics Club, Coming in September 2012 – In arrivo a settembre il Lego Robotics Club
First Lego League – Italy
Beginning in September 2012, students of Grades 3 and 4 will be invited to be part of IS Brescia’s . . .
Lego Robotics Club
Students will form a team as part of a league of other international schools across Italy. Next year, the club will meet after school twice weekly, designing and building robots to complete a challenge/project set by the FLL (First Lego League). There will be a chance to attend competitions in Italy and, perhaps, internationally.
Visit this interesting website to learn more about our future IS Brescia Lego Robotics Club: https://sites.google.com/site/discoverystationassisi1/fll-italy
Da settembre 2012 gli studenti di G3 e G4 sono invitati a partecipare al primo Lego Robotics Club d’Italia. Gli studenti formeranno un una squadra che parteciperà a un campionato a livello nazionale con altre international school. L’anno prossimo, quindi, gli studenti partecipanti, frequenteranno un club pomeridiano due volte la settimana, nel quale progetteranno e costruiranno dei robot che competeranno sia in Italia che all’estero.
Vi invitiamo a visitare il seguente sito al fine di avere maggiori informazioni in merito: https://sites.google.com/site/discoverystationassisi1/fll-italy
IB Afternoon: How we teach – Pomeriggi IB, come si insegna da noi
Parents and grandparents of students are cordially invited to attend our next fun-filled IB Afternoon, beginning at 14:30 on Thursday, 9 February. Teachers will be spot-lighting the special teaching methods and strategies they use in their classroom lessons. Please join us!
Genitori e nonni degli studenti sono invitati a prendere parte al nostro divertentissimo Pomeriggio IB, giovedì prossimo 9 febbraio alle 14:30. Gli insegnanti illustreranno i metodi e le strategie d’insegnamento che utilizzano quotidianamente nel corso delle loro lezioni. Vi aspettiamo!
