Nelson Mandela wrote: “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
This phrase could be the motto displayed at the entrance of every Italian school.
Our goal is to change the world by creating a welcoming, sustainable, and just environment. The only tool we have to build a better future is education, which must be taught from a very young age and has no expiration date.
Currently, schools are preparing for open days and open doors, events dedicated to parents and students who, after completing fifth grade or eighth grade, are about to choose a new course of study. Open days have become essential events, as each school has the opportunity to present to prospective students their courses, workshops, afternoon activities, and all the innovations that can attract the new generations.
During the open days, our Pascal high schools will present the new high school curriculum, with Chinese as a second language, developed in collaboration with the Confucius Institute of the University of Turin. They will also offer a high school curriculum with a STEM focus, including robotics classes. These robotics labs allow students to build and program robots, stimulating their interest in science and technology in a hands-on and engaging way.
For students about to enter middle school, Holden Middle School will offer the Cambridge Lower Secondary program during the open days, which integrates foreign language instruction with other subjects. Additionally, afternoon robotics workshops are planned where students can learn to work in teams and develop creative solutions to real-world problems.
For younger students, during its open days, Daisy Primary School will present numerous new features, including Chinese, again in collaboration with the Confucius Institute of the University of Turin. The school will illustrate teaching methods inspired by Finnish models, integrating outdoor education, which allows students to learn outside the classroom, and golf activities, which promote coordination and teamwork. Through active learning and experiential education, young students will approach concepts in a more engaging and practical way.
Open days, all Italian schools are preparing to refine their educational offerings, striving to be increasingly attractive and adopt innovative models.
Thanks to the Erasmus program, our international schools are increasingly integrating the Finnish method, which has become a central part of teaching in high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools.
During open days, parents can see firsthand how classes are conducted, interact with teachers, meet the faculty, and understand how our schools, with their new teaching methods, differ from traditional schools.
The importance of open days and open days lies in the opportunity they offer families to explore and understand how our schools are innovating their educational approach. The hands-on experiences, creative workshops, and integration of new technologies at schools like Pascal High School, Holden Middle School, and Daisy Elementary School demonstrate how education can become a powerful tool for preparing young people for a bright future filled with opportunities.
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