“In those years, all the other schools I knew were organising an Italian Day,” she recalled.
“But since our school at the time had over 800 students, I convinced the principal to let me plan an entire week of celebrations.
“It’s a tradition that, every two years, has continued ever since.”
Licastro, who has been teaching at the school since 1994 with a short break to focus on family commitments, brings passion and creativity to the event, engaging students and colleagues in a week filled with activities.
These include a Scopa tournament, hands-on pasta workshops to make gnocchi and tagliatelle, a pizza and gelato lunch, and the bilingual theatre company Spectacular Spettacolo’s performance of La favola dell’ingrediente segreto (The Tale of the Secret Ingredient).
Midweek, students and teachers took part in a colourful parade inspired by Italian culture and the national colours, showing off their creativity and flair.
The Italian Week remains a highlight of the school year and a much-loved celebration that fosters a strong sense of community and cultural appreciation among the children and staff alike.
