Istituto Comprensivo Statale “NOSSIDE - PYTHAGORAS”Via Salita Aeroporto - 89131 Reggio Calabria - TEL. E FAX 0965/643271

Cod. Fisc.92081130806 - Cod. Ministeriale RCIC86900VE - Mail: rcic86900v@istruzione.it

Sito Web: www.nossidepythagoras.it

COMENIUS THIRD MEETINGPROJECT “EUROPEAN ROOTS”

ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO “NOSSIDE-PYTHAGORAS”

RAVAGNESE – REGGIO CALABRIA ITALY

13th - 16th May, 2013 

ITALYItaly is a country in Southern Europe. Its official name is Repubblica Italiana. Italy is a democratic republic and is a founding member of the European Union.The population of Italy is a little over 60 million.The official language is Italian and in some small areas German, Slovenian or French. People also speak different regional dialects languages such as Sicilian and Sardinian are two of the most widespread ones.The people of Italy are partly descendant of the ancient Romans.Italy is home to more World Heritage Sites than any other nation in the world. These sites are culturally important and value according to UNESCO. Italy is also a big wine producer. It is divided into 20 Regions.There are 20 Regions. 5 of them have a special status, they are called autonomous. Every Region is divided into Provinces.

Reggio di Calabria, commonly known as Reggio Calabria or Reggio, is the biggest city and the most populated comune of Calabria (southern Italy). It is the capital of the Province of Reggio Calabria and is the seat of the Regional Council of Calabria.Reggio is located on the "toe" of the Italian peninsula and it is separated from the island of Sicily by the Strait of Messina. It is situated on the slopes of the Aspromonte, a long, craggy mountain range that runs up through the center of the region. In 2009 it was recognised by Italian Republic as the 10th Città Metropolitana ('Metropolitan City') in Italy.

The city center, consisting primarily of Liberty buildings, has a linear development along the coast with parallel streets. The Lungomare Falcomatà, a seaside promenade located in the downtown is a crowded swimming destination and the main symbol of the summer movida. It was defined by Nando Martellini, quoting wrongly the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, as "the most beautiful kilometre of Italy”.It is dotted with rare magnolias and exotic palms.

Villa Genoese-Zerbi is a modern villa in 14th-century Venetian style (Neogothic). It is the seat of exhibition of the Venice Biennale in southern Italy

Modern sculpture in front of Villa Genoese-Zerbi

Villa Genoese-Zerbi and modern sculpture

Reggio is the seat, since 1907, of the Archeological Superintendence of Bruttium and Lucania. The city has two recently founded universities: the "Mediterranea" University, and the "Università per Stranieri" (University for Foreigners). There are also an Academy of Fine Arts (opened in 1967) and a Conservatory of Music (founded in 1927).

Reggio’s most common nicknames: The "city of Bronzes", for the Riace bronzes which are testimonials of its Greek origins and symbols of the city;

the "city of bergamot", which is exclusively cultivated in the region;

and the "city of Fatamorgana", an optical phenomenon visible in Italy only from the Reggio seaside.

There are different sites and monuments of historical and artistic interest

The Aragonese Castle

The Cathedral

The Theatre Francesco Cilea

Roman baths

Greek Walls

Scilla, a town on the tyrrhenian coast , is an excellent and renown sea-resort, disposed as an amphitheatre

Scilla, a town on the tyrrhenian coast , is an excellent and renown sea-resort, disposed as an amphitheatre

ScillaScilla

Among its suburbs, Chianalea is the most characteristic one.It is loved place by painters and poets.

Among its suburbs, Chianalea is the most characteristic one.It is loved place by painters and poets.

According to the Omeric legend, hidden in the rupe under the castle lived a six-head and twelve-feet monster which brought the terror among the sailors: his name was SCILLA.

CARIDDI was Poseidon’s daughter who, as she had stolen Heracles Hiero’s oxen, was transformed by Zeus in a sea monster that three times a day swallowed and spat large amounts of water devouring everything.

According to the Omeric legend, hidden in the rupe under the castle lived a six-head and twelve-feet monster which brought the terror among the sailors: his name was SCILLA.

CARIDDI was Poseidon’s daughter who, as she had stolen Heracles Hiero’s oxen, was transformed by Zeus in a sea monster that three times a day swallowed and spat large amounts of water devouring everything.

Bagnara BagnaraBagnara is on the Tyrrhenian sea and it is one of the most wonderful sea-resort of the “VIOLET COAST “.Bagnara is on the Tyrrhenian sea and it is one of the most wonderful sea-resort of the “VIOLET COAST “.

It is renowned for the swordfish fishing that occurs between April and June, the period in which the fish spawns in the Strait. In the past the swordfish fishing was practiced with small wooden boats in the middle of which there was a lineup used to spot the fish. Once spotted the fish, they proceeded to its capture. This method dates back to Phoenician times.

It is renowned for the swordfish fishing that occurs between April and June, the period in which the fish spawns in the Strait. In the past the swordfish fishing was practiced with small wooden boats in the middle of which there was a lineup used to spot the fish. Once spotted the fish, they proceeded to its capture. This method dates back to Phoenician times.

In the hills behind Bagnara there is a village called Pellegrina, known for its pottery(ceramiche)In the hills behind Bagnara there is a village called Pellegrina, known for its pottery(ceramiche)

PalmiPalmiPalmi is a seaside resort and, together with Scilla, one the most renowned cultural and tourist attractions of the Costa Viola.

Palmi is a seaside resort and, together with Scilla, one the most renowned cultural and tourist attractions of the Costa Viola.

The economy of Palmi is based on Agriculture and handicrafts; particularly renowned are the ceramics. The economy of Palmi is based on Agriculture and handicrafts; particularly renowned are the ceramics.

The Cathedral of Gerace – splendid example of Norman architecture

Gerace, medieval village

Other important places in Calabria, on the Ionian coast, are Gerace and Locri.

Monument to Nosside- Locri

The “Riviera dei Gelsomini”, along the Ionian south coast, leads us in the Greek Calabrian heart, discovering Locri Epizephyrii — the most important Calabrian and Archaeological Park of Gerace.

The name ’Costa dei Gelsomini’, along the Ionian coast of Calabria, owes its name to the abundance of this scented flower from which you get essences and distillates.

Jasmines)

ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO“NOSSIDE-PYTHAGORAS”

THE FORMATIVE OFFER PLAN

The Formative Offer Plan, consistent with the principle of the autonomy of educational institutions, is inspired by universally shared values enshrined in the European and Italian Constitution. The comprehensive school, named after two great figures of our land – Nosside – a Greek poetess and Pythagoras – a philosopher and mathematician - promotes cultural and civil identity, drawing on the best traditions of Calabria and fueling the challenge for a more convinced and significant dimension of civil and social life.

GENERAL DESIGN CHOICES

The Pedagogical-didactic design of the Istituto Comprensivo is characterized by the principle of unity and more precisely by the need to:

COORDINATEthe 3 different orders of school operating in the same area, respecting each Institution's history and sharing a unitary project.

SCHEDULEall educational processes in respect of personality and the needs of each individual student.

SHAREthe fundamentals of civil life with family and pupils through the Pact of co-responsibility.

IDENTIKIT OF THE INSTITUTE “NOSSIDE-PYTHAGORAS”

KINDERGARTENRAVAGNESE/SARACINELLO

10 SECTIONS23 TEACHERS40 HOURS PER WEEK

PRIMARY SCHOOL RAVAGNESE/SANT ' ELIA/SARACINELLO

38 CLASSES 70 TEACHERS (66 TEACHERS - 4 ENGLISH TEACHERS1MUSIC TEACHER1 P.E. TEACHERTIME: 29 HOURS PER WEEK

SECONDARY SCHOOL RAVAGNESE

21 CLASSES 61 TEACHERS 30 HOURS WEEKLY - NORMAL TIME38 HOURS WEEKLY - EXTENDED TIME (TEMPO PIENO)38 HOURS WEEKLY - INSTRUMENTAL COURSE

SECRETARIAL OFFICE

1 DSGA DIRECTOR 8 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS 21 EMPLOYEES

KINDERGARTEN

THERE IS A MOTHER TONGUE TEACHER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PRIMARY SCHOOL

THE STUDY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENT (RECORDER), THE PECULIARITIES OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL, IS EXPECTED TO START BY THE THIRD CLASS AND IT IS AMONG CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LABORATORYITALIAN LANGUAGE REINFORCEMENTMATHS BUILDING

SECONDARY SCHOOL

- DEEPENING ITALIAN LANGUAGE- FOREIGN LANGUAGES: ENGLISH-SPANISH-FRENCH

- LATIN - THIRD CLASS- STRENGTHENING AND RECOVERY BASIC SKILLS-1ST AND 2ND CLASSES

THE ISTITUTE “NOSSIDE-PYTHAGORAS” HAS DIFFERENT LABORATORIES:

• LINGUISTICS• COMPUTER SCIENCE• MUSIC• SCIENCE

IT ALSO FEATURES:• INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS• LIBRARY FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS• ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

PROJECTS

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PROJECTSKindergarten’s Projects:Gutenberg DispersionSchool outside Continuity Laboratory of philosophy Parents’ project

PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECTSGutenberg Bike ridingComeniusA Moving regionContinuitySafety PON/POROut-of-School dispersion“I would like a law that ...”Laboratory of philosophy

A CHRISTMAS CONCERTTHE ORCHESTRA OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY SCHOOL PROJECTS

WelcomeStudent GamesSchool Orchestra ContinuityTrinity Center OrientationPON/POR Philosophy and artistic workshop

Istituto Comprensivo Statale “NOSSIDE - PYTHAGORAS”Via Salita Aeroporto - 89131 Reggio Calabria - TEL. E FAX 0965/643271

Cod. Fisc.92081130806 - Cod. Ministeriale RCIC86900VE - Mail: rcic86900v@istruzione.it

Sito Web: www.nossidepythagoras.it

COMENIUS THIRD MEETINGPROJECT “EUROPEAN ROOTS”

ISTITUTO COMPRENSIVO “NOSSIDE-PYTHAGORAS”

RAVAGNESE – REGGIO CALABRIA ITALY

13th - 16th May, 2013