Kindergarten
The five-year-olds worked on the picture book Forbidden to Elephants, reflecting on respect and inclusion through the creation of a poster, emphasising the importance of acceptance and friendship without barriers.
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Remembrance Day: a path of reflection for all ages
On the occasion of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Vittoria classes participated in a series of educational activities and workshops aimed at deepening their knowledge of Holocaust history and testimonies, adapted to the different maturity levels of the students. The aim was to raise awareness among the new generations of the importance of memory, peace and tolerance.
Primary school
The primary school classes followed a path of guided reading and reflection, with interdisciplinary activities:
Classes 1^A-B
After reading The Drawer of Memories, the pupils represented their most beautiful memory through an illustration.
Classes 2^A-B
With Mouschi, Anne Frank's cat, the students explored the theme of empathy and the importance of friendship, creating a drawing dedicated to a special friend.
Classes 3^A-B
After reading The Star of Nico, the students discussed the value of solidarity and created an artwork entitled We shine together!
Classes 4^A-B
The teacher read passages from Anne Frank's Diary, emphasising the importance of dreams and hope even in the darkest times. The activity was complemented by an English lesson on the appreciation of different cultures.
Classes 5^A-B: Grandpa Ettore's testimony
On the occasion of Remembrance Day, teacher Sara invited Grandpa Ettore (class of 1932) to tell us about his experience as a child during World War II. Our young students interviewed him with interest, discovering what life was like at the time, the school, and how the people of the countryside experienced the war. Ettore also brought his second grade report card and a short manuscript from his father about when the Germans shot him, mistaking him for a partisan.
Middle School
The secondary school classes also addressed the theme of Remembrance through structured activities:
Classes 1^A-B and 2^A-B
The students watched the film Jojo Rabbit, which deals with the theme of Nazi propaganda through the eyes of a child. The film provoked many reflections, particularly on the ability of totalitarian regimes to manipulate the minds of young people. The ensuing debate allowed for an in-depth exploration of the film's themes, with a focus on the value of freedom and love.
Classes 3^A-B: guided walk to the 'Pietre d'Inciampo'
Guided walk to the 'Pietre d'Inciampo', with stops at the symbolic sites of Nazi-Fascist persecution in Turin. The students visited the memorial dedicated to partisans and deportees, the former Albergo Nazionale (SS headquarters) and the Jewish Ghetto in Piazza Carlina. The experience offered a profound reflection on the city's role in the history of the Shoah.
Liceo Europeo
High school: classes 1ACD and 1B
The students attended the performance Brundibár at the Piccolo Regio Puccini Theatre, thanks to the collaboration with the 'Giuseppe Verdi' State Conservatory of Music in Turin. Brundibár is a significant work, performed by children from the Theresienstadt concentration camp. After the performance, we took part in a guided tour of the Teatro Regio.
Reflections and conclusions
The activities carried out helped the students to understand the value of memory and historical knowledge. As Primo Levi said: 'If understanding is impossible, knowing is necessary'. Awareness of the past is essential to build a future of peace and mutual respect.