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This week, our Year 1 to Year 6 pupils had the exciting opportunity to take part in a Taranta Steps workshop, led by experienced specialists Giovanni Fiumanò and Elisa David.
The workshop provided a wonderful introduction to traditional Italian folk music and dance, beautifully enriching our Music curriculum.
Children listened to authentic songs, discovered traditional instruments, and even got moving themselves by learning some of the energetic dance steps!
From the historical background to the live musical demonstration and hands-on dance session, the experience was both educational and great fun - a fantastic way to bring cultural learning to life.

We’re hiring!
Our bilingual primary school is currently looking for two dedicated professionals to join our team:
• Finance Administrator (Full-time)
• Primary School Caretaker (Part-time)

If you're passionate about supporting education in a vibrant, multicultural environment - or know someone who might be - please take a look at the job descriptions and apply, or share with your network: https://sial.school/work-with-us/

Help us spread the word and find the right people to join our wonderful school community!

Join us at our bilingual school in Holland Park, London, on Sunday 22nd June at 3:00 pm for a wonderful event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute London and Il Circolo.

This month, a very special edition of Book O'Clock awaits your children! Younger participants (aged 4-7) will enjoy a delightful book reading followed by a creative workshop, while older children (aged 8-12) will have the opportunity to produce a piece of writing or artwork and enter the Match Point Junior competition, open to Italian children residing in the UK.

Come along and join us - and Gloria Danili - for an afternoon full of fun and creativity!

Free registration: https://sial.charity/it/sial-events/book-oclock-giugno-2025/

A beautiful day out for our pupils, visiting the studios of London One Radio.
Exciting, instructive, fun, extraordinary, special... these are just a few of the words our children used to describe the experience!
At SIAL, we recognise the importance of offering children a variety of experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, and we were thrilled to finally have the opportunity to visit the studios and discover how fascinating the world of radio truly is.
Thanks again to London One Radio for having us!

Please read the full article for more details about our day:

Piccoli speaker in azione: la SIAL School in visita negli studi di London ONE radio - London One Radio Londra (redazione) - Alcuni studenti della SIAL School (Scuola italiana a Londra) ha avuto l'opportunità di immergersi nel mondo della radiofonia durante una visita agli studi di London ONE Radio. Questo incontro ha rappresentato un'occasione unica per i bambini di esplorare l'universo della comuni...

As you may know, at SIAL we host a vibrant programme of cultural events that celebrate the richness of Italian heritage, right in the heart of London.
Curious to see what’s coming up in the next few weeks?

• Se la vita ti offre limoni - Book Presentation
Join us this Friday 9th May at 6:30 PM at SIAL.school in Holland Park for a special evening with author Mirko Zullo, in conversation with Ornella Tarantola from Italian Books

• Gocce d’Italia - London Screening
You’re warmly invited to the London premiere of Gocce d’Italia, a moving docu-series produced by Complitaly TV, celebrating stories of courage, resilience, and success within the UK’s Italian community.
Join us on Sunday 18 May at 6:00 PM at SIAL.school.

To secure your place: https://sial.charity/sial-events/our-events/

Easter is just around the corner and quite soon our pupils will be back at school after a well-deserved break - we can't wait: another term full of irresistible learning awaits us!

Our bilingual school will reopen next Wednesday and only a couple of weeks later we will be ready to welcome all prospective parents who are considering enrolling their children. Our Spring Open Day will take place on Wednesday 7th May: register your interest today if you would like to visit our school and meet our staff and pupils! Details are available on our website.

In the meantime Happy Easter, to all those among you who share this celebration, with the lovely pictures of our super fun Easter Bonnet Parade!

While our bilingual school is closed for the Spring holiday, we’ve been looking back at some of the special moments that made this term so meaningful.

During our last Assembly, we had the pleasure of hosting a private screening of an episode from Gocce d’Italia — a beautiful docu-series produced by Complitaly TV that shares stories of courage, resilience, and success within the Italian community in the UK.

The episode our pupils watched focused on the history of Italian migration to the UK — a powerful opportunity for them to reflect on their heritage, connect with their roots, and engage in thoughtful discussion about the past and present. Thanks also to Comites di Londra for being part of this event.

We’re excited to announce that a public screening of Gocce d’Italia will be taking place soon at our bilingual school. Stay tuned — we very much look forward to welcoming you!

Join us at our bilingual school in Holland Park, London on Sunday 27th April 2025 at 3:00PM for a wonderful event in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute London: Gloria Danili and her lovely BOOK O'CLOCK are back, this time with the amazing book “Il Filiambulante” published by Sabir, written by Federica Ortolan and illustrated by Marco Leoni.
A great opportunity for children aged 4-11 to practice Italian, meet new friends and discover new books while taking part in a creative and fun workshop!

Book your place: https://sial.charity/sial-events/book-oclock-march-2025/

Sharing stories, experiences, and emotions: this is what the families of our pupils did last Friday during the workshop organized by Transiti.net - Psicologia d'Espatrio

We discussed living (and growing up) abroad, building our own identity and sense of self, dealing with disorientation, stress and even conflict, as well as building connections and resilience.

At our bilingual school, we welcome international families who raise their children in a multilingual and multicultural environment: we know extremely well how exciting yet challenging this journey can be.
This is why we are committed to offering multiple opportunities for reflection and creating spaces for conversations that provide tools and resources to support our community of parents.

Thanks to Transiti.net - Psicologia d'Espatrio for organising such a meaningful workshop - we look forward to collaborating again soon.

World Book Day is one of our most cherished celebrations here at SIAL!
This year, the day provided the perfect opportunity to launch Reading for Pleasure, an exciting project aimed at enriching our children’s literary experiences. In addition to upgrading both the main library and classroom libraries, this initiative will help nurture a lifelong love of reading.

Reading is the key to understanding the world around us and allows us to imagine what hasn’t yet been created. As passionate advocates of reading, we truly believe in its transformative power—not only as a skill, but as a gateway to curiosity, creativity, and compassion.

Every day at SIAL is filled with growth, achievement, and memorable moments. We’ve created a learning environment where our pupils can flourish, nurturing their creativity and curiosity.
If you ask our children whether they’re happy to go to school, they will respond with an enthusiastic, firm YES. And that's all that matters. Happy children are better learners—we know this well.
If this resonates with your approach to your child's education, book a tour and visit our bilingual English/Italian primary school in the heart of London. Places available in all year groups from Nursery to Y6. Further details on our website.

Our bilingual school is seeking a dynamic and experienced full-time Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Read the job description, apply or share it with any friends and acquaintances who may fit the criteria: https://sial.school/job-vacancy-teaching-assistant-jan-2025/