Entries by communication

VIDEO DIARIES: Life in a Pandemic

Are we back to normal now? What does that even look like after a pandemic? It’s undeniably true that we may soon forget how oppressive full lockdown was here in Italy. When we were in the middle of being trapped inside all the time, this is how students of Smiling processed the experience. Take a […]

Reflections: School During Lockdown

Now that we are emerging, blinking in the sunlight, we look back on what we have experienced these past few months. It’s been a school year like no other. Far apart, but learning together. Doing all we can to feel close and connected. In 2nd Grade, the children wrote down their thoughts and drew pictures […]

Business Studies: Brand Placement

To tell a story is to market a product or a service. In these videos, Smiling’s business students show their marketing skills through chef demonstrations. Teacher Ian Browne cooked up the idea, as he wanted to go beyond the books. So, with this project, he prepares them for the workplace they’ll enter in their future. […]

PRIMARY SCHOOL: SHORT STORIES

Children of the primary school have been flexing their writing muscles. Here, we share some of their marvellous storytelling. Our bright students let their imaginations run free and produced some gripping tales. What’s more, thanks to the guidance of their teacher, Elena Berveglieri, we have created a virtual library! Browse through the short stories here […]