On Wednesday 8 June, 25 students from Year 7 and 8 Italian classes participated in the Centre of Italian Studies’ junior Italian poetry competition. Students were invited to participate and they took up the challenge to recite poems during the month of May. They made the effort to practice the poems in their own time and meet Italian teachers during lunchtimes.
A judge then visited the College and assessed the students’ recitations based on pronunciation, intonation, appropriate expression, gestures and eye contact. Students were nervous, but they truly ‘gave their best’ to recite their poems. Well done to all the students!
It is most promising and it is hoped they will continue their participation in Italian poetry competitions in future years. Also, a big ‘grazie mille’ (thank you) to teachers Miss Natalie Hamment, Mr Michael Modini, Ms Lucia Tabacchiera and Mr Marco Cardinali for supporting students in their practice.
Participating students were:
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Charlotte Keech (Year 7 Green)
- Milla Kleverkamp (Year 7 Jade)
- Wyatt Coleman, Olivio Damante, Hunter Farrer, Trent Orr (Year 7 Orange)
- Chloe Ault, Anmol Brar, Ayesha Marappan , Charlotte Strachan (Year 7 Purple)
- Achalla Didumo (Year 7 Silver)
- Grace Maffescioni, Nicholas Mazzarella, Ezekiel Villani, Grace White (Year 7 White)
- Jakara Adamson, Jacob Blazincic, David Halkidis, Olivia Hyndman, Chanel Lopez, Abigail Mendez, Giorgio Pieroni (Year 8 LEAP Italian)
- Samuel Drummond, Sharli Flynn, Isabella Maurici (Year 8 Orange)
Two of our students share their reflections:
I found going to these meetings very fun, enjoyable, productive and entertaining. After memorising my poem and gestures, and constantly practicing, it was time to compete. I felt nervous but excited. We had time to practice right before the competition, with support and encouragement. After competing, I felt very relieved. I really enjoyed my experience in the competition and recommend it to students.
— Ezekiel Villani (Year 7 White)
I participated in the CIS Italian Poetry competition in the Italian heritage section. I felt nervous at the start but once I finished I was relieved. Overall it was a fun experience and I suggest it to anyone who gets the chance to do it.
— Nicholas Mazzarella (Year 7 White)
