Y11 Italian

This September, our school welcomed students from a high school in Italy, Liceo Angela Veonese. For two weeks we had the pleasure of sharing our everyday lives, culture and school with our new friends. Together we enjoyed a range of activities, we shared a fun day out to Philip Island, where we saw spectacular views and did a range of activities. The Italian students got the opportunity to explore Melbourne’s city and get up close to Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. When not on excursions the Italian students were able to join us in class and experience what it’s like to be a part of an all-girls Australian secondary school. Evenings and weekends were spent with host families which gave everyone a chance to experience home life, try different foods and practise both Italian and English language skills in casual settings.

The program did more than allow students to improve their language skills, it encouraged cultural understanding, built new friendships that gave us amazing memories that we will carry through life while giving us knowledge on how education, family life and traditions differ between countries.

We can’t wait for next April, where we will be able to visit our Italian friends.

Laura T, Alannah C, Allegra A, Lauren G and Natalina T
Year 11 Italian Students