BAY VIEW ACADEMY CELEBRATES SEVEN YEARS of ITALIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE

East Providence, RI – On February 6th, eight Bay View Academy students traveled to Novara, Italy in fulfillment of the second half of a rich cultural exchange. The Italian Exchange program began in 2006 under the direction of Graziella Giampaoli, Bay View Academy World Language teacher. With the help of the Italian Consul General Educational Office in Boston, MA, Bay View Academy formed a relationship with Liceo Classico e Linguistico Carlo Alberto, a school in Novara, Italy. Every September students from this school come to Bay View to attend class for two weeks and live with host families. The host families all have one thing in common: a junior or senior who has pursued and continues to pursue the study of the Italian language.

In return, Bay View students spend from February 6th through February 20th in Italy, living with the students from Liceo Classico e Linguistico Carlo Alberto. They participate in classes at the school as well as tour popular attractions. According to Mrs. Giampaoli, this program is designed to enhance the cultural and educational experiences of students studying the Italian language while simultaneously fostering their personal growth, self-confidence and adaptability when confronted with new circumstances and customs.

The Bay View Academy students participating in the cultural exchange in Italy are:

Megan Bain, Grade 11, Smithfield, RI           

Melissa Beattie, Grade 11, Warwick, RI           

Erin Dolan, Grade 12, North Kingstown, RI              

Moriah Garzone, Grade 12, North Smithfield, RI

Autumn  Houghton, Grade 12, Clayville, RI   

Eva Macari, Grade 11, North Providence, RI     

Isabella Millard, Grade 11, Providence, RI            

Olivia  O’ Connor, Grade 12, Johnston, RI           

Ariana Sinapi, Grade 12, Cranston, RI