Italian Out of School Hours Secondary Program

The OSH program provides students with 36 weeks of quality Italian lessons and a workbook. The program is based on the NSW K-10 syllabus and has been developed by Co.As.It in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education. HSC support classes follow the Stage 6 Italian Syllabuses.

Overview

Students are exposed to a fun and educational experience that allows them to explore the wonders of all things Italian. They participate in competitions, perform in end-of-school year Italian performances and have an opportunity to win a Minister’s Award for Excellence.

Co.As.It. teachers are friendly, dedicated, experienced and approved to teach by the Department of Education - Community Languages Program.

Classes

Classes at Leichhardt are open to children currently enrolled in Year 7 to Year 12.

Weekly lessons are held for 2 hours and class sizes range from 10 students to 25 students. The program follows the school terms from February to December.

Program Overview

Secondary Beginners

By the end of the Secondary Beginner course, students interact with others in Italian to exchange information and ideas on topics of interest, engaging in collaborative tasks and activities that involve making plans and arrangements. Topics include introductions, talking about school, talking about family and friends, leisure activities and cultural events.

Secondary Intermediate

By the end of the Secondary Intermediate course, students interact with others in Italian to exchange information and ideas on topics of interest, engaging in collaborative tasks and activities that involve making plans and arrangements. Students compare life in Australia with life in Italy and look at education, leisure activities, entertainment, cuisine, music, art and history.