Year 8 Italian CIS Poetry Competition
Earlier on in the year, the Year 8 Italian CLIL class was enrolled an Italian Poetry Competition conducted by Swinburne University and CIS (Centre of Italian Studies).
Students were expected to memorise their chosen poem. This Competition is open to schools across Victoria.
After many hours of practice, on Tuesday 13July, many nervous students recited their poem and were assessed on pronunciation, intonation, appropriate expression and gesture/eye contact.
I am so pleased to announce that Valentine Lewis came 3rd overall in the Non-Italian section. I am also pleased to announce that five students will be receiving a Certificato di Lode (High Distinction).
I would personally like to thank the students in the Year 8 CLIL class of 2021 along with Daniel Hakim, who joined in as well, for taking on the challenge of memorising a difficult poem in another language and having the courage and confidence to recite it to the judge, Elio Guarnuccio.
I wish them every success as they continue their journey with Mrs Pace and I, in CLIL Humanities and Religion this year.