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  The academic year generally commences between 7th and 10th September and ends between 15th and 20th June. The precise dates will be given to parents at the beginning of each academic year; the holidays are essentially the same as those of the Italian state system, but with a short break in November and an extra week in February, usually coinciding with the end of "Carnevale". Lessons commence at 9.00 every day from Monday to Friday and end at 16.00. Children are allowed into school from 8.30. Parents may not accompany their children to the classroom, with the exception of parents of children in the Nursery of Reception classes, this applies to the first period only. There is a morning break from 10.30 until 10.50 for Key Stages 1 and 2 dedicated to free play. The class teachers take it in turn to supervise the children, Nursery children will always be supervised by a member of the International School of Venice Nursery staff. Lunchtime for the Nursery children is from 11.45 until 12.30 and is followed by "Storytime" and a "Quiet Time" and free play time till 13.45. At 12.30 it is lunchtime for Early Years and Key Stage 1. 13.00 is lunchtime for Key Stage 2 and 3. After lunch, Early Years and Key Stage 1 have a long break until 14.00, Key Stage 2 until 14.10 during which they are supervised by school staff.  |
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Knowledge and respect of the regulations of the school is of great importance. Firstly, children must learn to have respect for each other, which means their
companions, teachers and other staff members. The children are stimulated and helped to gradually adopt responsive ways of behaviour to such rules.
The school's
approach to discipline is therefore, primarily, positive, putting emphasis on good behaviour; it must be characterised, however, by firmness and consistency in cases
of both correct and incorrect behaviour. In cases of inappropriate behaviour, disciplinary measures will be taken according to the seriousness of the case, in the
following order:
I) a verbal warning II) a punishment - this may be given by any staff member during the first break following the infringement. III) A disciplinary note - this will be sent to the parents, who should then sign and return it, showing awareness of the child's behaviour. Three disciplinary notes can result in a suspension from school. IV) Suspension - this measure is executed by the Director who decides upon the length of the suspension.  The period of the school lunch is also considered a time of education. The teachers eat with the children, supervising the flow of the meal and ensuring that the children are taught correct table manners. The meals - 3 courses - are prepared by specialist caterers and the organic menu is chosen under the supervision of dieticians. In the case of a child with particular dietary needs, the family is asked to inform the school before the beginning of the academic year.  Parents must inform the school about any illnesses or medical problems concerning their children. The school works in collaboration with the local health authority (ULSS 12) to monitor the children's health. Pupils may be excused from physical education upon the request of their parents or by presentation of an appropriate medical certificate in the cases of long term exemption. In the case of a light injury at school, the school staff will care for the pupil, should greater assistance be required parents will be informed. If the parents are not available the child will be taken to the nearest first-aid station. All pupils are insured against all accidents at school, during school trips or other outdoor activities.  Work in class is carried out using the appropriate didactic materials (books, atlases, videos, CDs etc.) most of which come from England. |
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