Dear MYP4 Parents,
Our students will take part in a structured and academically enriching learning experience in Verona, a city of significant cultural and literary heritage, closely associated with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
During the visit, students will engage in a guided theatrical tour through key historical locations in the city. Led by professional actors, selected scenes from Shakespeare’s play will be performed in English, offering students the opportunity to analyse the text within a contextual and performative framework. This approach will support a deeper understanding of character development, central themes such as conflict, identity, and reconciliation, and the use of language as a tool for expression and interpretation.
The experience will continue at Teatro Satiro with a structured workshop focused on drama and language. Under the guidance of theatre professionals, students will explore elements of performance such as voice, movement, and stage presence. Through collaborative activities, they will apply interpretative skills to selected extracts, strengthening both their analytical abilities and their confidence in oral communication.
This learning experience is designed to bridge literary analysis and practical application, allowing students to engage critically with the text while developing key competencies in communication, collaboration, and self-expression. It also aims to foster cultural awareness and a deeper appreciation of theatre as a medium through which literature can be explored and understood.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 1st
Agenda:
08:30 – Departure from the Red Tractor to Verona
Division in 2 groups:
1: 10:30 – 12:00 Guided tour of Verona with masked performances in English from Romeo and Juliet
2: 10:30 – 12:00 Workshop in theatre Satiro
From 12:00 to 13:30 the groups will rotate in order to take part in the experience they did not attend during the first part of the day
13:30 – 14:30 Packed lunch nearby Teatro Satiro
14:30 – 16:15 – Return to H-FARM Campus
What to Bring:
Notebook and pen
Water bottle
Rain jacket and umbrella
Dress Code (mandatory)
Students are required to wear the official school uniform, which is mandatory for participation in the visit.
Students should remember that they are ambassadors of the school and are expected to maintain high standards of conduct, responsibility, and professionalism throughout the entire experience.
Respect for the Host Institutions:
Adherence to the required dress code is compulsory, and failure to comply may result in exclusion from the activity. Throughout the visit, students are expected to behave responsibly, communicate respectfully, and maintain an attitude appropriate to a museum setting. Students are entrusted with representing the school in a positive manner and showing appreciation for the staff and curators who are sharing their knowledge, expertise, and space with them.
Accompanying Staff:
On this daily trip, students will be accompanied by Ms Hamilton, Ms Mattiuzzo, Ms Khorsand, Ms Bottrill, Mr Cordeiro, Mr Molinari.
This daily trip is included in the “2025–26 daily trips” payment, therefore no additional fee is required. As daily school trips are part of the academic program, participation is mandatory. In case of any planned absences, we kindly ask you to record them through the ManageBac attendance tool.
Thank you for your continued support in providing our students with meaningful, real-world learning opportunities.
Kind regards,
MYP Student Office