After a unsettling few weeks earlier in the year, children are to be commended on their efforts in dealing with a more intensive Italian program designed to catch children up from the many weeks missed. Myself and Signora Queiros would like to take this opportunity to wish all our wonderful students and their families, a very safe and happy holiday period.
For those students who would like to continue their Italian learning throughout the holidays, we recommend watching a favourite movie and changing the subtitles or the audio into Italian. Both are very effective means of exposing children to new vocabulary, whilst helping them to cement existing knowledge. For families with Netflix, Stan or other streaming services, the option to change the language is available through the settings menu. Most movies on DVD will also have the option of changing the language. Whilst not all movies or television series offer the Italian language, most will. It is helpful to choose a movie that is very familiar to the children, as this will provide context and assist in their understanding.
2021 will see the introduction of the compulsory Year 6 Language Curriculum, and the continued use of more technology across all year groups. Don't forget there will be an Italian assembly, the first Friday back in Term 3. We would ask you put it in your diaries and please attend if you possibly can. The children work so hard at developing their language skills, and they love the opportunity to show them off to an audience.
Have a wonderful holiday break everyone.
Buon Natale e Buon Anno
Signora Isaia and Signora Queiros
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