This document provides information about the town of Santa Margherita di Belice in Sicily, Italy. It discusses [1] the founding of the town in 1572 and destruction by an earthquake in 1968, [2] cultural events and sites including references in The Leopard novel, and [3] the local school including primary and middle sections, musical program, and Comenius European exchange project.
Over the past two years, students participated in the Comenius project where they communicated with students from other European countries. They learned dances from countries like Poland, Turkey, and England. They also exchanged recipes and participated in mini-Olympics games. The students felt it was a fun and enriching experience to learn about other cultures and improve their English. Their parents were impressed by what they had learned and seen from the project.
The game "The Flag" is played outdoors between two teams of 20-30 players. Each team defends a fort and jail at opposite ends of a field divided down the center. The objective is for each team to safely enter the other team's territory, capture their flag, and return it to their own fort within a 30 minute time period while avoiding being captured and sent to the opposing team's jail. Players use flags, cones, and colored vests as materials.
This document provides information about a Romanian school hosting an international Comenius Project meeting in Turkey. It summarizes key details about Romania such as its location in Europe, government structure, population, ethnic groups, religions, education system, and the host city of Bucharest. It also provides details about the Romanian school, including its location in Bucharest, facilities, students, teachers, curriculum, and past academic performance. The school invites visitors to Romania to see these programs and activities firsthand.
This document provides information about the Si Serra de Noet education center in Catalonia, Spain. It states that the center began operating in 2006 with 8 teachers and 60 students in 2 prefabricated modules and 1 building. It now has 4 levels with 2 groups per level, totaling 220 students. The center has 22 teachers and runs from 8:15am to 2:45pm with two 15 minute breaks. The education system in Spain includes primary education from ages 6-12, secondary education from 12-16, and optional higher studies afterwards. The center conducts synthesis projects for all levels and is currently working on multilateral, adoption, and gender violence projects through enterprising teachers.
There are 2 teams of equal players who must pull a long rope with a cloth tied in the middle towards their own side of the playing field, with the game ending when one team succeeds in pulling the cloth fully into their half of the field.
This document describes two traditional Latvian children's games:
The first game is called "Adam had 7 sons" where players stand in a circle and sing a song while some players are in the middle. When the song stops, those in the middle give an action for others to perform like jumping or hugging. Anyone who cannot perform the action goes in the middle.
The second game is called "Last pair divides" where players form lines holding hands in pairs. The caller yells for the last pair to separate and run to the front of the lines to reconnect hands before getting tagged. If tagged, that player becomes the new caller.
Zemgale Secondary School has 5 educational programs, including 3 for students with special needs. The school integrates students with learning difficulties or physical/mental disabilities into mainstream classes where they work closely with other students, which benefits their development. In the 2011/2012 school year, 43 students with special needs attended the school, including 5 with physical disabilities. The single-story school building is well-suited for students with physical disabilities.
This document provides instructions for a game called "The Cemetery" which is played outdoors by 12-20 players divided into two equal teams. The objective is to throw a soft ball and hit opponents from the opposing team before the ball hits the ground to eliminate them, with eliminated players going to the cemetery area at the back of the court, and the game ending when all players on one team have been eliminated.
Over the past two years, students participated in the Comenius project where they communicated with students from other European countries. They learned dances from countries like Poland, Turkey, and England. They also exchanged recipes and participated in mini-Olympics games. The students felt it was a fun and enriching experience to learn about other cultures and improve their English. Their parents were impressed by what they had learned and seen from the project.
The game "The Flag" is played outdoors between two teams of 20-30 players. Each team defends a fort and jail at opposite ends of a field divided down the center. The objective is for each team to safely enter the other team's territory, capture their flag, and return it to their own fort within a 30 minute time period while avoiding being captured and sent to the opposing team's jail. Players use flags, cones, and colored vests as materials.
This document provides information about a Romanian school hosting an international Comenius Project meeting in Turkey. It summarizes key details about Romania such as its location in Europe, government structure, population, ethnic groups, religions, education system, and the host city of Bucharest. It also provides details about the Romanian school, including its location in Bucharest, facilities, students, teachers, curriculum, and past academic performance. The school invites visitors to Romania to see these programs and activities firsthand.
This document provides information about the Si Serra de Noet education center in Catalonia, Spain. It states that the center began operating in 2006 with 8 teachers and 60 students in 2 prefabricated modules and 1 building. It now has 4 levels with 2 groups per level, totaling 220 students. The center has 22 teachers and runs from 8:15am to 2:45pm with two 15 minute breaks. The education system in Spain includes primary education from ages 6-12, secondary education from 12-16, and optional higher studies afterwards. The center conducts synthesis projects for all levels and is currently working on multilateral, adoption, and gender violence projects through enterprising teachers.
There are 2 teams of equal players who must pull a long rope with a cloth tied in the middle towards their own side of the playing field, with the game ending when one team succeeds in pulling the cloth fully into their half of the field.
This document describes two traditional Latvian children's games:
The first game is called "Adam had 7 sons" where players stand in a circle and sing a song while some players are in the middle. When the song stops, those in the middle give an action for others to perform like jumping or hugging. Anyone who cannot perform the action goes in the middle.
The second game is called "Last pair divides" where players form lines holding hands in pairs. The caller yells for the last pair to separate and run to the front of the lines to reconnect hands before getting tagged. If tagged, that player becomes the new caller.
Zemgale Secondary School has 5 educational programs, including 3 for students with special needs. The school integrates students with learning difficulties or physical/mental disabilities into mainstream classes where they work closely with other students, which benefits their development. In the 2011/2012 school year, 43 students with special needs attended the school, including 5 with physical disabilities. The single-story school building is well-suited for students with physical disabilities.
This document provides instructions for a game called "The Cemetery" which is played outdoors by 12-20 players divided into two equal teams. The objective is to throw a soft ball and hit opponents from the opposing team before the ball hits the ground to eliminate them, with eliminated players going to the cemetery area at the back of the court, and the game ending when all players on one team have been eliminated.
This document describes two games played by children in Italy - "Ball to the wall" and "Beautiful little statues". "Ball to the wall" is a game where players throw a ball at a wall while singing and mimicking different actions. It helps develop flexibility, physical endurance, and memory. "Beautiful little statues" has girls stand in a circle and freeze in funny poses at the end of a song. The winner is the player chosen to have the best pose three times. Both games aim to encourage self-control, expressiveness, and being chosen as the winner.
This game divides players into cops and robbers teams and has them play outdoors for 10-20 minutes. The cops must catch the robbers by tagging them, and caught robbers go to jail, though robbers can rescue jailed teammates; the game ends when all robbers have been caught.
The document describes the rules for a sack race game that is played outdoors by couples who race by running with their legs inside sacks without falling. Couples are organized into groups of two and compete against other couples in heats of 10-15 minutes with a minimum of 3 couples and maximum of 10 couples participating.
This document provides information about Greece. It notes that Greece borders Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. The capital of Greece is Athens. Key facts are provided about Greek education, history, geography, and culture. Chalandri, a suburb of northern Athens with a population of 300,000, is highlighted as the birthplace of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides.
The document summarizes the Italian school system. It describes the pre-primary school, primary school, secondary school, and secondary cycle. It then provides details about the specific pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools that make up the 2° Circolo Didattico "Garibaldi" in Altamura, Italy. It gives an overview of the town of Altamura and highlights some of its historical and cultural features.
The document summarizes information about a kindergarten called Ecole Maternelle Bourbon l'Archambault in France. It describes the location and buildings of the town and kindergarten. It then outlines the French education system and structure of the kindergarten, including the typical daily schedule, facilities, staff, and types of activities provided for children ages 2 to 5.
The document provides information about a kindergarten called Ecole Maternelle Bourbon l'Archambault in France. It describes the location and history of the town of Bourbon l'Archambault. It then discusses the French education system and organization of the kindergarten, including the building layout, daily schedule, activities, and special events.
This document provides information about Italy and the city of Palermo, Sicily. It discusses Italy's location in Europe, capital city, language, government, and president. It then describes the physical geography, economy, culture, and arts of Italy. Specific details are given about the region of Sicily and the city of Palermo, including its history, culture, and education system. The document concludes by describing the "F. Orestano" school in Palermo, its staff, buildings, students, learning opportunities, community partnerships, and welcoming of families and visitors.
The document summarizes information about Liceo "Emilio Ainis" secondary school in Messina, Italy. It describes that the school provides students aged 14-19 with cultural and skills education to continue their studies in teaching or social fields. There are three main courses of study focused on psycho-pedagogy, languages, and social sciences. The school offers extracurricular activities like a school paper, creative writing, drama, sports, and school trips to promote collaboration. The building is located in Messina near the Strait of Messina waterway.
The document summarizes the Italian education system. It is divided into compulsory and optional parts. Compulsory education involves children ages 3-14 and includes pre-school, primary school, and secondary school of low level. Optional education accepts children age 14 and up and includes secondary school of high level (like colleges and technical institutes), and university. The document then provides more details on kindergarten, primary school, and the schools in the town of Gravina in Puglia.
This document provides information about a public school located a few kilometers from Valencia in Xirivella. It has around 400 students and offers education from ages 3 to 12, comprising infant and primary education. The school has 18 classrooms and various specialty rooms and services. It aims to provide students with a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in a safe, supportive environment. Educational principles include involvement of families and emphasis on values like respect, honesty, and cooperation.
The Portuguese SMILE project team traveled to Palermo, Italy from October 11-17, 2020 for a student mobility program. Over the course of the week, they visited several historical and cultural sites around Palermo including schools, theaters, archaeological sites, and cathedrals. They participated in workshops on music, dance, history, and more. The trip allowed the Portuguese students and teachers to meet their Italian colleagues and experience Sicily's cultural heritage in person.
The Comprehensive Institute 3 "Don Peppe Diana" is located in Portici, Italy and includes kindergarten, primary, and secondary school. It has two buildings located on Via S.Cristofaro and Via Martiri di Via Fani. The school aims to provide an inclusive environment through various educational programs and extracurricular activities focused on social issues like criminality, integration, and cyberbullying. Teachers implement engaging teaching strategies to meet students' diverse needs. The school promotes art, science, sports, and film projects to develop students' skills and make learning meaningful.
This document provides information about the CRA Moncalvillo school in La Rioja, Spain. It summarizes that the school is made up of 5 rural village schools within 20 minutes of Logroño, the capital city of La Rioja. It has 16 classes from nursery to 6th grade split between the villages, with over 100 students and 16 teachers total. Each village school provides basics like math, science, language, PE and also has extracurricular activities and shares resources between locations.
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This document provides information about the town of Mannevillette, located in Normandy, France. It details the town's population size, mayor, and proximity to seaside and cities like Le Havre. The bulk of the text focuses on the local primary school, including class sizes, teachers, schedules, activities, and facilities. It also discusses cultural events and activities in the surrounding area, including the towns of Le Havre, Fécamp, and Rouen.
This document provides information about the city of Százhalombatta, Hungary and Arany János Primary and Secondary Grammar School located there. Százhalombatta has a population of 18,000 and its name means "one hundred tumuli", referring to burial mounds on the edge of town dating back 4000 years. The school has around 850 students and 84 teachers, offers primary and secondary education, and celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. It is located in the city center next to St. Stephen Square and named after a famous 19th century Hungarian poet.
This document provides information about the city of Százhalombatta, Hungary and Arany János Primary and Secondary Grammar School located there. Százhalombatta has a population of 18,000 and its name means "one hundred tumuli", referring to burial mounds on the edge of town dating back 4000 years. The school has around 850 students and 84 teachers, offers primary and secondary education, and celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. It is located in the city center next to St. Stephen Square and hosts various social and cultural events for students.
C.E.I.P. Paulo Freire is a school in Malaga, Spain named after a famous Brazilian teacher. The school provides free textbooks to students and has facilities for students with special needs, including autistic students and those who are blind or need physical therapy. It also has a bilingual English program and encourages student participation in music, arts, and literary programs. The document provides an overview of the school's classrooms, administrators, facilities and special programs.
This document describes two games played by children in Italy - "Ball to the wall" and "Beautiful little statues". "Ball to the wall" is a game where players throw a ball at a wall while singing and mimicking different actions. It helps develop flexibility, physical endurance, and memory. "Beautiful little statues" has girls stand in a circle and freeze in funny poses at the end of a song. The winner is the player chosen to have the best pose three times. Both games aim to encourage self-control, expressiveness, and being chosen as the winner.
This game divides players into cops and robbers teams and has them play outdoors for 10-20 minutes. The cops must catch the robbers by tagging them, and caught robbers go to jail, though robbers can rescue jailed teammates; the game ends when all robbers have been caught.
The document describes the rules for a sack race game that is played outdoors by couples who race by running with their legs inside sacks without falling. Couples are organized into groups of two and compete against other couples in heats of 10-15 minutes with a minimum of 3 couples and maximum of 10 couples participating.
This document provides information about Greece. It notes that Greece borders Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. The capital of Greece is Athens. Key facts are provided about Greek education, history, geography, and culture. Chalandri, a suburb of northern Athens with a population of 300,000, is highlighted as the birthplace of the ancient Greek playwright Euripides.
The document summarizes the Italian school system. It describes the pre-primary school, primary school, secondary school, and secondary cycle. It then provides details about the specific pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools that make up the 2° Circolo Didattico "Garibaldi" in Altamura, Italy. It gives an overview of the town of Altamura and highlights some of its historical and cultural features.
The document summarizes information about a kindergarten called Ecole Maternelle Bourbon l'Archambault in France. It describes the location and buildings of the town and kindergarten. It then outlines the French education system and structure of the kindergarten, including the typical daily schedule, facilities, staff, and types of activities provided for children ages 2 to 5.
The document provides information about a kindergarten called Ecole Maternelle Bourbon l'Archambault in France. It describes the location and history of the town of Bourbon l'Archambault. It then discusses the French education system and organization of the kindergarten, including the building layout, daily schedule, activities, and special events.
This document provides information about Italy and the city of Palermo, Sicily. It discusses Italy's location in Europe, capital city, language, government, and president. It then describes the physical geography, economy, culture, and arts of Italy. Specific details are given about the region of Sicily and the city of Palermo, including its history, culture, and education system. The document concludes by describing the "F. Orestano" school in Palermo, its staff, buildings, students, learning opportunities, community partnerships, and welcoming of families and visitors.
The document summarizes information about Liceo "Emilio Ainis" secondary school in Messina, Italy. It describes that the school provides students aged 14-19 with cultural and skills education to continue their studies in teaching or social fields. There are three main courses of study focused on psycho-pedagogy, languages, and social sciences. The school offers extracurricular activities like a school paper, creative writing, drama, sports, and school trips to promote collaboration. The building is located in Messina near the Strait of Messina waterway.
The document summarizes the Italian education system. It is divided into compulsory and optional parts. Compulsory education involves children ages 3-14 and includes pre-school, primary school, and secondary school of low level. Optional education accepts children age 14 and up and includes secondary school of high level (like colleges and technical institutes), and university. The document then provides more details on kindergarten, primary school, and the schools in the town of Gravina in Puglia.
This document provides information about a public school located a few kilometers from Valencia in Xirivella. It has around 400 students and offers education from ages 3 to 12, comprising infant and primary education. The school has 18 classrooms and various specialty rooms and services. It aims to provide students with a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum in a safe, supportive environment. Educational principles include involvement of families and emphasis on values like respect, honesty, and cooperation.
The Portuguese SMILE project team traveled to Palermo, Italy from October 11-17, 2020 for a student mobility program. Over the course of the week, they visited several historical and cultural sites around Palermo including schools, theaters, archaeological sites, and cathedrals. They participated in workshops on music, dance, history, and more. The trip allowed the Portuguese students and teachers to meet their Italian colleagues and experience Sicily's cultural heritage in person.
The Comprehensive Institute 3 "Don Peppe Diana" is located in Portici, Italy and includes kindergarten, primary, and secondary school. It has two buildings located on Via S.Cristofaro and Via Martiri di Via Fani. The school aims to provide an inclusive environment through various educational programs and extracurricular activities focused on social issues like criminality, integration, and cyberbullying. Teachers implement engaging teaching strategies to meet students' diverse needs. The school promotes art, science, sports, and film projects to develop students' skills and make learning meaningful.
This document provides information about the CRA Moncalvillo school in La Rioja, Spain. It summarizes that the school is made up of 5 rural village schools within 20 minutes of Logroño, the capital city of La Rioja. It has 16 classes from nursery to 6th grade split between the villages, with over 100 students and 16 teachers total. Each village school provides basics like math, science, language, PE and also has extracurricular activities and shares resources between locations.
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This document provides information about the town of Mannevillette, located in Normandy, France. It details the town's population size, mayor, and proximity to seaside and cities like Le Havre. The bulk of the text focuses on the local primary school, including class sizes, teachers, schedules, activities, and facilities. It also discusses cultural events and activities in the surrounding area, including the towns of Le Havre, Fécamp, and Rouen.
This document provides information about the city of Százhalombatta, Hungary and Arany János Primary and Secondary Grammar School located there. Százhalombatta has a population of 18,000 and its name means "one hundred tumuli", referring to burial mounds on the edge of town dating back 4000 years. The school has around 850 students and 84 teachers, offers primary and secondary education, and celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. It is located in the city center next to St. Stephen Square and named after a famous 19th century Hungarian poet.
This document provides information about the city of Százhalombatta, Hungary and Arany János Primary and Secondary Grammar School located there. Százhalombatta has a population of 18,000 and its name means "one hundred tumuli", referring to burial mounds on the edge of town dating back 4000 years. The school has around 850 students and 84 teachers, offers primary and secondary education, and celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year. It is located in the city center next to St. Stephen Square and hosts various social and cultural events for students.
C.E.I.P. Paulo Freire is a school in Malaga, Spain named after a famous Brazilian teacher. The school provides free textbooks to students and has facilities for students with special needs, including autistic students and those who are blind or need physical therapy. It also has a bilingual English program and encourages student participation in music, arts, and literary programs. The document provides an overview of the school's classrooms, administrators, facilities and special programs.
The Liceo "Sofonisba Anguissola" was originally founded as the "Regia Scuola Normale Complementare" in Cremona, Italy in 1883. It was later renamed the "Istituto 'Sofonisba Anguissola'" in 1923 after an education reform. The school is named after the famous Cremonese painter Sofonisba Anguissola. In 1999/2000 the school's teacher training programs ended and it became the "Liceo Socio-psico-pedagogico" and "Liceo Sociale", offering Communication, Music, and Bio-medical programs.
The Liceo "Dan
The document summarizes information about the I.C. 3 "Don Peppe Diana" school located in Portici, Italy. It includes a kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school of the first grade. The school has two buildings, one located on Via S. Cristofaro and another on Via Martiri di Via Fani. Both buildings are equipped with classrooms, labs, gyms, and other facilities to support students from ages 3 to 13. The school aims to be welcoming and support students' affective development through their secondary education.
1) The document describes a visit by students from Northern Ireland to their partner school in Santander, Spain.
2) They flew into Bilbao and were driven to Santander by teachers from the Spanish school, Colegio San Juan Bautista – La Salle.
3) Over three days, the students discussed their education systems, cultures, and potential projects, and set goals and dates to stay connected between the four partner countries.
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The village of Mannevillette is located in Normandy, France and has a population of around 900 people. It is a rural town with a primary school that has around 90 students across four classes from nursery to CM2 level. The school follows a typical French academic calendar and curriculum, with students participating in various extracurricular activities like art, music, sports and trips outside of the classroom. The nearest sizable cities to Mannevillette are Le Havre, Fécamp and Rouen.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The Greek revolution of 1821 led to Greek independence from 400 years of Ottoman rule. Known as the "Revolution of '21", it established the Greek state through the Treaty of May 1832, ending the Greek War of Independence that began in 1821. March 25th is now a national holiday in Greece commemorating the start of the revolution, with celebrations including wreath laying, parades, performances, and dances honoring Greek culture and independence.
Easter is the most important Christian tradition in Romania, where traditions like dyeing and decorating Easter eggs have been practiced for hundreds of years. The eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ and the cracking of the hard-boiled egg symbolizes his resurrection from the dead. To dye the eggs, they are first boiled with salt water, then cooled and dyed using natural dyes from ingredients like apple peel, red onion, and nut shells. The dyed eggs are then decorated using a pencil before being shared as a symbol of new life and Christ's resurrection.
National Sovereignty and Children's Day is celebrated in Turkey on April 23rd. On this day, schools gather students, teachers, and parents in stadiums to perform parades with flags and folk dances. In the evenings, parades are held with people of all ages carrying flags and torches to commemorate the founder of Turkey establishing this festival for children worldwide. The day aims to dedicate the celebration of sovereignty to children across the globe and is observed enthusiastically in Turkey each year.
Latvians have a tradition of dyeing eggs for Easter using onion skins, which produces various colors depending on how long the eggs are immersed. Eggs can be decorated by attaching leaves or flowers before dyeing, leaving a lighter pattern. Another method is to boil the dyed egg and scratch a pattern into it. The eggs are often dyed the day before Easter and used in an egg-knocking game on Easter morning, with the owner of the intact egg said to live longest.
This document describes the rules of a playground game called "The Handkerchief". There are two teams who line up on opposite sides of the playing area. One person holds a handkerchief in the middle and calls out a number, at which point the child with that number from each team runs to try and catch the handkerchief. Whichever player catches the handkerchief must try to return to their team's safe area without being caught by the other player, otherwise they are eliminated from the game. The goal is for each team to avoid being eliminated.
This document provides instructions for an outdoor group game called "ISTOP" that involves at least 10 players and a ball. One player throws the ball up and calls out other players' names, who must try to catch the ball before it hits the ground. Meanwhile, the other players run away. The player who catches the ball yells "ISTOP" and tries to hit other players with the ball, eliminating them from the game. The player with the fewest eliminations wins.
Easter is one of the most important religious festivals in Italy, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a movable feast that falls between March 22nd and April 23rd each year. Traditions include Palm Sunday processions, the Last Supper remembrance on Holy Thursday, Good Friday passion plays and services, and an Easter Sunday focus on resurrection hope. Symbolic foods include lamb, eggs, traditional Sicilian "cicio" cakes with dried figs, and painted hardboiled eggs used in children's Easter egg hunts. The festival concludes with family trips and meals on Easter Monday.
The document describes the rules for a sack race game that is played outdoors by couples who race by running with their legs inside sacks without falling. Couples are organized into groups of two and compete against other couples in heats of 10-15 minutes with a minimum of 3 couples and maximum of 10 couples participating.
4. Santa Margherita di Belìce
It was founded in 1572 by Baron Antonio Corbera. It’s in the
West of the province of Agrigento between the Belìce and
the Senore rivers, where there was the ancient Arab
hamlet, Mazil-Sindi
5. This is the
harmorial-bearings
of S. Margherita di
Belìce. It
represents a river,
a daisy and a
crown. It
symbolizes the
barony of the
Corberas’
6. In our territory there are some Sicani, Greek,
Roman and Arab archaeological finds.
7. It’s in the South-West of Sicily ,on a hill at about 400 m. above the
sea level. Its population is about 5000. The Patron Saint is St.
Rosalie. She’s celebrated on the 4th September every year.
8. A terrible earthquake destroyed our small town
during the night, on 15th January 1968.
S. Margherita was razed to the ground. Many
other small towns of the Belice Valley were hit
by that earthquake.
9.
10. S. Margherita di Belìce
Destroyed by the Today
earthquake rebuilt
12. This woody sculpture of the Most Holy Crocified is
inside the new Mother Church. It’s on the wall above
the High Altar
13. This Crucifix
was blessed
and
venerated by
Pope John
Paul II on 9th
May 1993.
14. Today the restored Mother Church is a Memory Museum. People
can find photos, pictures, newspapers and magazines to keep the
memory alive about the earthquake.
18. The Leopard by
Giuseppe Tomasi
di Lampedusa
Set in the 1860s, The Leopard tells the
story of a decadent, dying Sicilian
aristocracy threatened by the
approaching forces of democracy and
revolution. The dramatic richness of
observation, and the grasp of human
frailty imbue The Leopard with its
particular melancholy beauty and
power, among the greatest historical
novels of our time.
19. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa made references to S. Margherita di
Belìce in his most popular novel «The Leopard». Luchino Visconti, a
famous Italian director, extracted a film from this novel. Claudia
Cardinale, Burt Lancaster and Alain Delon played in it.
20. Every year there is an
important cultural festival
at Filangeri-Cuto Palace
«the International
Literary Giuseppe Tomasi
di Lampedusa prize». Next
summer there will be the
10th edition
21. G. Tomasi di Lampedusa spent his summer holidays
in S. Margherita di Belìce
CUTO’ PALACE
COFFEE HOUSE
(our town hall)
22. These are some corners of
the wonderful Cutò Palace
garden. It’s rich in old
Mediterranean plants and in
ancient fountains.
24. VASTEDDA
It’s a very unusual cheese
made with the Belìce
sheep milk and natural
lamb rennet.
25. WINES
Red and white wines are
the main products of our
territory.
Chardonnay, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon and
Syrah have a great
success.
26. PRICKLY-PEARS
They have different colours according to the
variety: the yellow one, the red one and the
white one.
We can eat them or we can use them to
make juices, spirits, marmalades, ice-cream
and jellies.
27. Istituto Comprensivo di Scuola
Primaria e Secondaria di I Grado
“Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa”
ad Indirizzo Musicale
28. Italian School System
It’s based on two Education is
principles: the compulsory for 10
years, from 6 to 16
educational aids and the years old
autonomy of Regions and
School Institutions. These
last ones, following the
National Directions, can
carry projects out on the
Internet with other
schools or as a single
school
29. Italian School Path
Italian school path starts from three –
Pre-primary Aged 3 - 5 Not
year with Pre-primary, not compulsory compulsory
but attended by 95% of the children
aged 3-5 years. Primary Aged 6 - 11 Compulsory
The second level is Primary School, it Middle Aged 11 - 14 Compulsory
lasts 5 years from 6 to 11 years old. school
Secondary Aged 14 - 19 Compulsory
The third level is Secondary First Grade
School Liceo up to 16
School, usually called Middle School. It Vocational-
lasts 3 years from 11 to 14. technical
After the Middle school we have the University 3 years : Not
Secondary School system divided in Short Degree compulsory
two branches classical or scientific +2 years:
«liceo» and vocational or technical Degree of
specialization
education. These kinds of school
involved students from 14 to 19.
30. OUR SCHOOL
Our school is formed by two institutes: a Primary School and a Middle School
(scuola media). Our students can do Musical Studies .
PRIMARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
31. Scuola Primaria
plesso S. Giovanni Bosco
353 students attend our
Primary School. Their school
day starts at 8.30 and
finishes at 13.30
35. 260 students attend our
Middle School. School starts Scuola Secondaria
at 8.30 and finishes at 13.30
every day from Monday to
Saturday. Only two classes
di I Grado
have full time twice a week
and students have lunch at
school.
43. Progetto Comenius
“Play with me not with pc”
The «Comenius» project wants
to support and assure the
development and the school
training. It wants also to help
students and teachers to
understand better European
cultures,different languages
and values.
46. Comenius partners
THANKS to the «COMENIUS» PROJECT
We have the
opportunity to meet
and compare one
another, so that
growing
together………Greeks,
Italians, Latvians,
Romanians, Spanish
and Turkish for a
better European
integration!
47.
48. Supported by
- Mayoralty and Mr Basilio Scaturro a
member of our administration council
- G. Tomasi di Lampedusa Literary Park
- Team teachers
Editor's Notes
Nella sede centrale sono collocate le classi della Scuola Secondaria di I grado. Vi si trovano quattro corsi completi: 1°A – 2°A – 3°A – 1°B – 2°B – 3°B – 1°C – 2°C – 3°C – 1°D – 2°D - 3°D. Tutte le classi effettuano un orario settimanale di 30 ore con l’ingresso alle ore 8:30 e l’uscita alle ore 13:30 tutti i giorni dal lunedì al sabato. Le classi 1°A e 1°B sono a tempo prolungato con un orario settimanale di 36 ore. Nei giorni di mercoledì e venerdì entrano alle ore 8:30 ed escono alle ore 16:30.
PALESTRA Spazio con diversi attrezzi per svolgere attività fisica.