Language
The Year 7, 8 and 9 Italian students were visited by Ciao Studio’s Mr Fagiolo and his immigration story. Students listened to a true story based on an Italian man’s journey to Australia from his home Italy through an exciting and interactive performance, finishing off with an energetic group tarantella dance. Another great way to celebrate Languages Week at Mill Park Secondary College.
On Thursday 7 November students from the English Language Centre went to the Preston Market with Ms. Gillard and Ms. Suthananthan in order to learn about the different foods available and the experience of an Australian market. They enjoyed the social aspect of learning about each others cultural foods and the multicultural mix available in Australia. The Asian supermarket, Middle Eastern spice and nut shop, the bakeries, fresh fruit and vegetable stalls, the seafood and meat hall, and hot food stalls were all visited. Students won different food related quizzes. Market goers enjoyed having the company of our Mill Park International students.
The Christmas decorated market added to the mood of the day.
It was a great day and enjoyed by all.
Languages Week: A Fun and Exciting Celebration at the Middle Years Campus
Languages Week at the Middle Years Campus was an action-packed and engaging event that brought students together to celebrate the Italian language and culture. Throughout the week, all students participated in a variety of exciting activities designed to challenge their language skills and deepen their cultural knowledge.
The week featured a scavenger hunt, where students worked in teams to solve clues hidden around the campus. It was a fun and interactive way to learn more about Italian language and culture while exploring the school grounds. There was also a lively game of Bingo held at lunchtime in the library, where students tested their memory of numbers in Italian, adding a playful and competitive twist to learning. Additionally, a trivia competition challenged students to put their knowledge of Italy’s rich history, culture, and language to the test, as they competed to see who could answer the most questions correctly.
One of the highlights of the week was the screening of an Italian film, which offered students a chance to experience the language and culture in a relaxed setting. This was complemented by an incursion with Mr. Fagiolo, where students were able to engage more deeply with Italian traditions, language, and customs.
Throughout the week, students also had the opportunity to win exciting prizes, adding an extra layer of motivation and excitement to all the activities. Languages Week was not only a celebration of Italian language and culture but also a reminder of how much fun learning can be when it’s interactive, creative, and engaging.
A huge thank you to all the students who participated and helped make Languages Week such a memorable experience! We look forward to more opportunities to explore new languages and cultures in the future.
