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Why Castelli?
A unique school, with over 40 years of experience, surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills and olive groves, that provides a challenging, well rounded international curriculum. Students are encouraged to think critically, learn problem solving skills and experience collaborative, hands-on learning. Our small classes and dedicated staff encourage an environmental consciousness that nutures the students’ sense of global citizenship.
Overview of the Year
In class one children develop their reading and writing skills at individual levels and are challenged to reach their full potential in Mathematics, Science and Social Studies through Units of Inquiry. Children venture outside their classroom to participate in art, music, computer studies, P.E. and library.
Expectations
Through interactive lessons, field trips and gardening, children gain an understanding and appreciation of their environment.
Overview of the Year
In class 2 writing, reading and comprehension skills are further developed as children gain an interest in poetry, plays, fiction and nonfiction books. In Mathematics and Science the children are given a sturdy foundation and hands-on approach to help them succeed in the future. Social studies cover different cultures and traditions around the world which they express through art.
Expectations
Children progress at their competency level, work independently and with confidence.
Overview of the Year
Over the year the students will look at the origins of Man through the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Geography covers the formation of landforms. Mathematics covers calculations, fractions, units of measurement, perimeter and area of polygons and word problems. In Science the experimental methodology is introduced and used to examine the world around us. In Art the students learn new drawing techniques using different materials. Drama/Music sees a greater focus on improvisation and developing characters. In Language Arts students practice with a variety of different forms of writing and reading.
Expectations
Students are responsible for: completing their homework on time; carrying out group work responsibly; using study time effectively and participate in class discussions. They will also make connections between different subjects.
Overview of the Year
Over the year the students will look at the Dawn of Civilization and how organised agriculture led to cities, writing, and even slavery. Geography looks at the main process that shape our planet’s surface, and human geography examines primary, secondary and tertiary production and moves on to look at how Europe and Italy are organised. Maths sees the introduction of decimals, percentages, long division and multiplication as well as a focus on logic and word problems,. In Art the students learn new drawing techniques such as perspective and creatively experiment with different materials. Drama sees a greater focus on improvisation and developing characters, and in Language Arts students practice with a variety of different forms of writing.
Expectations
Students are responsible for keeping their homework diary up to date, carry out group work responsibly and resolve conflicts. They are expected to use private study time effectively, participate in class discussions and make connections between different subjects.
Overview of the Year
The students in class five study all curriculum areas using a cross-curricular approach wherever possible. The History and Geography programmes analyse the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilisations on the Italian peninsula as well as Italy today. In Science the principal topic is energy; students study energy sources and production in Italy, the Universe, light, sound and the human body. Art is stimulated by the core subjects and Music and Drama are linked in with the historical periods studied. In Language Arts students develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through analysis and production of a variety to text types.
Expectations
Students are expected to use study time effectively, participate actively in all class activities and make connections between different subjects.They should complete all work in class (if not, they are expected to finish at home) and they are responsible for completing homework and project work on time.
When you involve me, I learn.
Bringing learning to life is what we do best.
Children question and explore their subjects, and make connections between them.
Children become increasingly responsible and enjoy the diverse approaches to learning.
Our teachers value experiential learning and take a creative approach to teaching. We encourage collaborative learning, where students investigate an issue and share the topic area studied with their peers.