On Friday 1st August, the Year 8 students were treated to a vibrant Italian incursion, featuring an authentic Commedia dell’Arte performance. The talented performers brought this traditional theatrical style to life with humour, energy and colourful characters. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the show as highly entertaining and very funny.

The cultural immersion continued with a delicious morning tea, enjoyed alongside lively Italian music. The event was a wonderful celebration of Italian culture, giving students the opportunity to experience its theatre, cuisine and traditions in a fun and engaging way.

Opportunities like these are invaluable for our students. They bring learning to life, help develop a deeper appreciation of different cultures and show how language learning opens doors to new experiences, friendships and ways of seeing the world. In our globalised world, knowing only English can be limiting, while learning another language, such as Italian, broadens possibilities in travel, study and careers. Italian is particularly valuable in professions such as law and medicine due to its close connection to Latin, the root of much technical and legal vocabulary. It is also beneficial in careers including international business, tourism, diplomacy, design, music and the arts. By learning Italian, students gain not just communication skills, but also cultural understanding, adaptability and confidence, qualities that will serve them for life. 

As part of our Italian course, we had the opportunity to experience Commedia Dell'Arte. It was an enjoyable play with an incredible cast and lots of laughter throughout their performance. After the play we were given morning tea which included woodfire pizza, a cannoli and a can of italian soft drink. Overall it was an entertaining day and we were so lucky we had the opportunity to be involved and experience this aspect of Italian culture. Elise Turner, Year 8