Throughout the year we have many school events that are fun, develop our values and build community. Together with the Parent Association we aim to involve parents in many moments of learning and shared experiences.
Start of the Year Parents Meet and Greet
At the start of each year, usually in late September, we host an adult only evening aperitivo event for all teachers and parents to enjoy a relaxed social moment together with food and beverages. It’s a great way to learn more about each other and connect.
Halloween
Each year, the Parent Association leads the organisation of our Halloween Party. Carved pumpkins, music, dancing, Halloween themed food, beverages and costumes! It’s a great way to have some festive fun together.
Sports Day
In October we host three Sports Mornings. The first is for our Early Childhood students who, alongside their parents, can enjoy a range of activities that challenge their coordination, balance, strength, kicking, shooting, throwing, running, dodging, evading and cooperation skills. It’s a fun and supportive morning for all. Our Grades 1 – 3 are mixed up into groups and enjoy a range of activities in which they compete against the other teams. They play football, dodgeball, evasion games, rock-paper-scissors races, target games and end with relay races. This is a fun morning and whilst no score is kept, each student receives a ROAR participation certificate and one team receives the Team Spirit award. Our Grade 4 – 8, mixed up into colour teams, complete a morning of competitive games which include handball, football, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, Capture the Flag and relay races. Points scoring is tallied and two team awards are presented. The first trophy is awarded to the winning team and the second trophy is awarded to the team with the best Team Spirit as agreed by all participating teachers.
Book Fair
Twice a year we host an English Book Fair that is facilitated by Book Journey which is a company that visits the International Schools all over Italy to provide a wonderful opportunity for students to
Thanksgiving Celebration
On the 4th Thursday of November the whole school, and all the families, celebrates Thanksgiving with a day of wellness activities such as yoga, meditation, team games, Tai Chi, silent nature walks, nature pencil sketching, singing in nature, empathy activities, thanksgiving messages and more. All parents are invited to join a special thanksgiving meal together with pumpkin risotto, roast turkey as well as mashed potatoes, roasted pumpkin and vegetables. It’s a special VIS celebration highlighting our thankfulness for the VIS community.
Winter Choral Concert
Every year we host two Winter Choral Concert spectacles at San Leonardo theatre in Viterbo. Each year we adopt a different theme and every student in the school participates. During Music lessons, our students from Early Childhood through Middle School learn and practice new songs which are performed with accompanying live music from our oldest students. It’s an incredible and emotional experience.
Early Childhood Open Mornings
In early February, the parents of our Early Childhood students are invited to join their children in the EC classrooms and outside learning areas to experience learning together. This is a very special moment for the young students who demonstrate their daily routines, collaboration skills, language knowledge and their capabilities with inquiry and exploration through play.
Carnivale
Each year, the Italian department
Spring Drama Productions
Each year our Arts department creates our Spring Theatre Production. Led by our Drama teacher and supported with art and music the students perform on stage at San Leonoardo Theatre in the centre of Viterbo. It’s always a wonderful spectacle that stretches the skills of collaboration, communication.
International Festival
Organised by the Parent Association in collaboration with the faculty we host an international festival each year in May. The theme changes every year but it is always a whole community event with food, music, entertainment, an art exhibition, raffle, student dance and singing performances as well as sports and traditional games. It’s a wonderful fun celebration for everyone!