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Language study allows students to develop communication skills, learn about languages as systems and explore the relationship between language and culture. Students engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of societies and reflect on their understanding of social interactions.
The study of a language is compulsory for 100 hours in one continuous school year from Year 7 to Year 10, but preferably in Years 7 or 8.
In Years 11 and 12, NSW schools offer a wide variety of languages, catering for beginning students to background speakers.
Students who have not studied Italian since Year 8 may be eligible to study the Italian Beginners course. With a focus on personal world topics such as family, friends, leisure, holidays, and work, students develop their communicative skills in Italian.
Please note: that the Italian Continuers course takes preference to the Beginners course, and therefore the Beginners course may not run if there are insufficient numbers.
All Year 8 students complete the mandatory 100 hours of foreign language study in Italian. Students learn to communicate on familiar topics such as their personality, friends, family, and hobbies, as well as ordering food and drinks. Aspects of Italian culture and traditions are embedded into the curriculum in a meaningful and authentic way. At the end of the year, Stage 4 students participate in Gelato Day, ordering their favourite gelato in Italian.
Students have the option of continuing their study of Italian as an elective in Stage 5. The elective Italian course is an engaging and dynamic syllabus that focuses on developing students’ linguistic capabilities in a range of interesting and relevant topics, such as making plans with friends, talking about holidays, past experiences, and future arrangements. Year 9 students have the opportunity to attend the Italian Film Festival, and Year 10 students enjoy a pizza making workshop and lunch at an Italian restaurant.
Students who have successfully completed the Stage 5 Italian elective course are eligible to study the Italian Continuers course in Stage 6. The syllabus is highly relatable to students, with a focus on their personal world and the world around them. An academically rigorous course, students both widen and deepen their knowledge of Italian language and culture, as well as further their communicative skills.
address
2 Porter Road
Engadine NSW 2233
telephone 02 9520 0411
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the Dharawal People, the traditional custodians of the land on which the school sits. We also pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal peoples.
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