Giuseppe Garibaldi was an Italian military and political
figure who lived from July 4, 1807 to June 2, 1882. In his
twenties, he joined the Carbonari Italian patriot
revolutionaries and had to flee Italy after a failed
insurrection. Garibaldi took part in the War of the Ferrapos and
the Uruguayan Civil War leading the Italian Legion, and
afterwards returned to Italy as a commander in the conflicts of
the Risorgimento.
He has been given the nickname the "Hero of the Two
Worlds" in tribute to his military expeditions in both South
America and Europe. For all of his efforts, he is considered a
national hero by the Italian people and his name is one that is
much respected in the country.
Scholastic Activities
PON: A set of afternoon activities that are provided
by the UE Commission, involving: English, Italian,
Astronomy, Mathematics, and among other subjects.
Fulbright Program: A relationship between the
American and Italian governments that places a mother-tongue
English Teaching Assistant (ETA) from the United States in
classes with the school's English teachers. The purpose of
this program is to, of course, improve the English language
skills of the students but, also, to increase the solidarity
and knowledge between the American and Italian cultures.
Theatre Course: This is an after-school course that
allows students to learn about the theatre and also to
prepare a final performance of their own for the school.
Napolican: A recently founded school association
where students come together in and outside of school to
celebrate the Neapolitan and American cultures. Together
with their English teachers, Fulbright ETA, and often in
collaboration with the American Consulate in Naples, members
participate in several group activities (art exhibits,
cooking classes, out-of-school excursions, etc.) where they
can practice their English, as well as enjoy their great
city and culture.
Sport activities:
The students are involved in sport activities
such as volleyball, athletics, football etc and
train to participate in the school competitions.
Learning Together: The
Student-Led "Cogestione"
During a week-long program of presentations, outings, and
performances, students of Liceo Garibaldi work with their
teachers and headmaster to realize a creative approach to
learning together. This student-led "congestion," as it is
called, allows students and teachers to plan a period of unique
lessons and lectures based on a particular theme.
Events for the 2009/2010
Year
December 16, 2009 - December 22, 2009 "Cogestione"
March 4, 2010 - Napolican's first visit to the American
Consulate
March 15, 2010 - Native American Photography Exhibit, in
collaboration with the American Consulate of Naples
May 5, 2010 – The students meet Deborah Foster (see
www.streetlaw.org)
May 16, 2010 – Help point for English speaking tourists on
via San Giovanni a Carbonara
May 28, 2010 – Garibaldi on stage: the final event to
celebrate the school activities with music, songs, dance, poems
and "corto" films made by the students
