Languages Other than English (Lote-Italian)

At Star of the Sea School a study of the Italian language is offered to the children R-7. Students are given the opportunity to develop the skills to communicate effectively for a wide range of purposes and audiences. The LOTE programme encompasses three strands:

• Oral interaction
• Reading and responding
• Writing

Topics covered this year to achieve this desired outcome are:

• Greetings
• Carnevale
• Easter
• The Family
• The Body
• Colours
• Numbers
• Weather
• Grammar
• Pets, animals, zoo
• Foods
• The Sea