My Masterpiece
Today, Year 2 A and B secondary school pupils have started a project called ‘My Masterpiece’.The students are asked to create a real work of art by combining visual arts, music, drawing, pop art and anything else they find useful to express themselves.The work should show who they are at their core, i.e. their passions, […]
Maturity Celebration
The traditional Maturity Celebration took place on Friday 24 May 2024. Once again this year, the premises of the German Academy Villa Massimo worthily hosted this important occasion. The words of welcome by President Riccardo Coletta and Director Friedrich Lingenhag were followed by the keynote address by the Ambassador of Switzerland to Italy, Monika Schmutz […]
Swiss Read Aloud Day
Almost 8,000 readers participated in this year’s ‘Swiss Read Aloud Day’! Countless children, young people and adults experienced stories together at various locations in Switzerland… and also at the Swiss School in Rome. The theme was ‘the BIG ones read to the little ones’, and so the pupils of the primary school organised wonderful read […]
Field trip to ‘Selvotta Park
The two primary school classes took a field trip to the ‘Parco della Selvotta’. There, the children were able to experience direct contact with farm animals, admire many other animals and take an exciting walk in the forest. Everyone had fun and really enjoyed their time spent in nature.
Community Project Week
In the week of 13-17 May, the entire school building of Villa Malpighi implemented the project week on the theme of ‘Community’ (primary school) and ‘Friendship’ (kindergarten). Children’s rights, kindness, gratitude and good manners were reflected upon, a dream school was designed, fun group games were played, waste disposal and violence prevention were discussed. These […]
Young and old love to join forces!
Yesterday, a very special sports lesson took place: pupils from primary school class 4 B met up with the children from Vorkindergarten B in the gymnasium.Together they played games, did gymnastic exercises and also tried out some tricks.It was a good experience for young and old that we will definitely repeat. Fiorella Capobianco und Carol […]
Field trip to the Giokificio
On Monday 6 May, classes 4A and 4C from the pre-school went on a school trip to the Giokificio adventure park. In addition to climbing, sports and play activities were offered. The whole concept was aimed at promoting self-confidence, strengthening cooperation, overcoming insecurities and confirming one’s abilities. We had a wonderful and unforgettable day together.
Healthy Nutrition
As part of the topic “Healthy eating”, a mum gave us a very special lesson today. We first learnt what we should eat to keep our bodies healthy and then planted tomato plants together. A very special experience. Thank you very much!
State Council President Stefan Kölliker from St. Gallen visits the SSR
On Thursday, 11 April 2024, the President of the Council of our patronage canton St. Gallen, Stefan Kölliker, visited us as part of his farewell tour as a member of the cantonal government. Our Director Friedrich Lingenhag and our Chairman of the Board Riccardo Coletta welcomed him to the Malpighi campus. The primary school classes […]
Exhibition Ukiyoe
In the art course, the 2nd grade pupils will intensively study Japanese art and learn the techniques of calligraphy, ink painting and watercolour. Oriental art will be combined with Western art. As an introduction to the subject, the pupils, together with their art teacher, visited the Ukiyoe exhibition in Rome with a guided tour in […]
