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WINS Newsletter SY 21/22 | Term 1
This Issue
EY....................................................pg. 2 PYP.................................................pg. 4 MYP&DP.......................................pg. 6 Whole School Initiatives...........pg. 10
Term 1 at WINS
Dear families, Here we are at the first appointment with our newsletter, which this year will come out at the end of each term to show and tell you what is going on within our community. First of all, I would like to welcome all our returning and new families, coming from Italy and abroad. This year our community is made of 28 different nations: a mix of cultures, languages and traditions for a real international experience for our students. The first term has been full of initiatives, both academic and nonacademic. A partial reduction in infections from Covid-19 has allowed us to restart initiatives that we had to suspend last year, such as extracurricular activities and field-trips. The enthusiasm that has accompanied us in these first months has led us to launch new projects that have involved our entire community. Among these, there is our new sustainability commette, aimed at raising awareness on the importance of good practices for the environment and actions to contrast climate change.
MYP students were also involved in numerous activities aimed at developing their ATL skills and broadening their cultural horizons through the music, drama, sports and MUN clubs on Friday afternoon, the PHSE lessons, the first GEMS event, and the Beyond Education program, which led them to interact with students from all over the world. These are just a few examples of what you will find in the school newsletter: a termly appointment to discover what is going on in our community and how, together with you, we accompany your children in their learning journey. Therefore, thanks to all the families for their support and to the teachers, the pillar of our school, who dedicate themselves every day with passion and commitment to the education and growth of each student. The preparations for the Christmas show are underway right now. I therefore take this opportunity to wish you happy holidays, with you beloved ones, to start again with renewed enthusiasm in 2022. We are looking forward to meeting you on the 17th of December. Best regards, Giulia Mazzocchi School Manager
Sustainability
The first term at WINS had a strong focus towards sustainability, with several events seeking to raise awareness about the importance of climate change within the school community. Starting with participation in the worldwide Fridays for Future initiative, all WINS students and staff took part in a climate march, prompting the creation of posters and chants to spark important conversations within the classrooms. The march was a catalyst for many other initiatives such as the riverbank cleanup field trip and Swap Don't Shop, which allowed the students to further their involvement and develop their knowledge about climate change and the protection of our planet. A significant achievement towards building a more sustainable school environment was the transition away from plastic cutlery in the canteen, an achievement which, however small, represents the commitment to reducing our plastic waste and being more conscious of our impact on the world that we share.