Dear PYP5 Parents
We are very excited to inform you about an exciting one night residential experience we have planned for our Year 5 students.
The visit and the proposed activities are aimed at consolidating knowledge of our Italian territory. Specifically, the children will be able to recognise by themselves the location, along with the physical and anthropic elements of the various regions, picking out their differences and similarities. They will also have the opportunity to locate the position of the main cities and regional capitals.
This unique experience will provide the opportunity for our students to learn more about the different regions of Italy as well as some key aspects of Emilia-Romagna. After arriving in Emilia-Romagna we will begin this cultural learning experience by enjoying a piadina (Romagna’s street foot) before spending the afternoon at Italia in Miniatura in Rimini where they will explore the park, take part in an organized tour and also participate in a special guided exploration titled: Discovering UNESCO Treasures.
We will then transfer to the Modena area to learn in detail about the production of two world famous Italian products: parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. Our students will wake up very early on Day Two so they can watch the real time production of parmesan cheese at the Caseificio Moscattini – we will taste some as well! After this, they will then learn how balsamic vinegar is made, starting in the vineyards at Acetaia Leonardi, then viewing their casks and ancient barrels, visiting their museum and tasting balsamic vinegar. Our time in the Modena area would not be complete without a lunch of gnocco e tigelle which we will enjoy together before returning to school.
This educational visit is scheduled for May 26-27 and our students will be accompanied by: Margherita Bustaffa, Emma Holland, Cristina Milos, Federica Rossi and Erik Roman.
Our intense itinerary will be as follows:
Day 1 – Monday, May 26
- Depart from school for Rimini (8:10) – all students must be wearing their school uniform.
- Students must arrive between 7:45-8:00 and wait at the meeting point indicated with the X on the map below, at the far end of the parking lot with their luggage (they should not go inside the PYP building)
- Lunch at Italia in Miniatura (piadine will be delivered to Italia in Miniatura by Bottega della Piada)
- Italia in Miniatura exploration, tour and Discovering UNESCO Treasures experience
- Transfer to Modena area (Formigine)
- Dinner at Vecchio Mulino (giro pizza)
- Transfer to Hotel Globo and good night!
Day 2 – Tuesday, May 27
- Good morning/breakfast
- Depart from hotel for Caseificio Moscattini (7:45)
- Transfer to Acetaia Leonardi
- Short visit to the Formigine Castle
- Lunch (gnocco e tigelle) at La Locanda delle Ore
- 13.30 (approximately) – depart from the restaurant to return to school
- 17:30 (approximately) – arrive at school (we will let the Class Representatives know when we are 1 hour away)
The cost of this trip, based on all students participating, is 265€ per student, including the private bus at our disposal for the whole time, accommodation at the hotel, all meals and snacks, Italia in Miniatura entrance ticket, workshop and tour, Caseificio and Acetaia guided visits.
This trip is effectively part of the didactic programme, for this reason we expect all students to participate, but please let us know no later than Friday, March 7th if your child can’t participate due to a scheduled family commitment: office.ve@h-is.com
We will confirm the final cost and send instructions for payment on Monday, March 10th.
At this link please read our PYP Residential Trips Safety Procedure.
The packing list for this trip will be sent closer to the departure date.
Thank you for your support,
Year 5 team