Italian Festa Day

ITALIAN CULTURE SWEEPS THROUGH ST AUGUSTINE’S

Green, White and Red were the colours of the day at St Augustine’s as the school community celebrated and immersed itself in Italian culture and traditions, food, song, dance, art and sport.

Each year level showcased their talent and abilities in their Italian learning by presenting to the school community: the 5 /6 students began the day by reading ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ in Italian, the 3 / 4 students lead the school in prayer ‘Caro Gesu`’, the 1 /2 students sang with enthusiasm and passion the song ‘Grande, Piccolo’ and the ‘Preps’ entertained everyone with their presentation of ‘Italian Without Words’ using their hand gestures and amazing facial expressions! It really was Fantastico!

Pizza for lunch and pizza making in Cooinda was popular! Gelato at recess was Buonissimo! 

At lunchtime the children danced to the ‘Ballo Del Qua Qua’ and then after lunch at our assembly the 5/ 6 and 3 /4 students danced ‘La Tarantella’. Grazie Ms Logozzo for preparing the children. Fantastico!  The students joined in with enthusiasm and energy throughout the day. They took part in many activities which reflected aspects of Italian culture.

Congratulazioni to the winners of the best designed and creative pizza box.

Tomi (prep), Patrik (1 / 2), Julia A (3 / 4), Kobe (5 / 6).

A big thank you to ‘Flip Out’ in Derrimut who donated a Family Pass to each of these winners. Grazie Mille! 

Bravissimi to the runners up received a small prize from Signora Di Lorenzo:

Zoe, Ariana, Archie (prep)

Teresa, Alessia, Olle, Eva (1 / 2)

Alessio, Evie, Marley (3 / 4)

Mila Z, Mila T, Matias, Natasha (5 / 6)

To the staff and parents of St Augustine’s thank you for your continued and valued support of the Italian program and to stars of the day, the amazing students of St Augustine’s: your smile on your face said it all!

Grazie Mille!