LEONARDO DA VINCI 
A 500 ANNI DELLA SUA MORTE CELEBRIAMO LA SUA VITA

We know that learning a language ~

• extends the ability to communicate and extends literacy repertoires 
• strengthens understanding of the nature of language, of culture, and of the processes of communication 
• develops intercultural capability; develops understanding of, and respect for, diversity and difference, and an openness to different perspectives and experiences 
• develops understanding of how values and culture shape world view and extends the learner’s understanding of themselves, their own heritage, values, culture, and identity. 

It is against the above backdrop that, here at Tenison Woods Catholic School, celebrating an Italian Day has become a biennial event. It is an opportunity to celebrate all things Italian - Language, Culture, History, Arts, Inventions, Cuisine, and so much more, reflected in the activities in which the students will participate on the day. An air of festivity abounds throughout the day!

This year marks an important year in Italy’s calendar, as they celebrate the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci. May 2 marked 500 years since his death and the world has truly been blessed by this great man - artista, ingegnere, architetto, musicista, studioso di ottica,, idraulica, anatomia, geologia, a man like no other during the Renaissance Period. We will also be joining many Italians around the world celebrating this truly gifted human being! 

LE ATTIVITA’  (The Activities) on the day will include:

• LE MASCHERE - Mask Decorating 
• AFFRESCARE IL SOFFITO - ‘Painting on the Ceiling’ (Michelangelo)
• ROMAN MOSAIC - A mosaic is a picture or pattern made with small pieces of ceramic tile.  The Romans and other ancient people made very elaborate mosaics  (We will use paper tiles/cardboard)  
• CIBO - Preparing Antipasto Platters
• IL GENIO DI LEONARDO - Activities reflecting the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci
• BOCCE/SOCCER

Signora Lucia Ciocca
Italian Teacher