What’s happening in Italian in Term 2 2026
FOUNDATION:
During Term 2, Foundation students will begin by exploring how to ask and respond to questions about their feelings, using the phrase “Come stai?” (How are you?). Students will be supported through teacher modelling, visual prompts, and engaging songs to help them learn appropriate responses. The focus will then shift to the topic “Mia Famiglia” (My Family). Students will listen to the story “Il Pappagallo” (The Parrot), which introduces the names of family members in Italian. Through a combination of songs, games, and interactive activities, students will build their vocabulary and confidence in naming family members. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 1:
In Term 2, Grade 1 students will explore the topic Succhi di Frutta (Fruit Juices). They will learn the Italian names for different fruits and begin using simple Italian to talk about what they like and don’t like. Learning will be fun and interactive, with songs, games, and class discussions helping students build confidence with new words and phrases. Students will also listen to an engaging story about animals ordering juice, using clues to help them understand what is happening. To consolidate their learning, students will create their own juice menu, choosing and labelling fruit juice flavours using the Italian vocabulary they have learnt. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 2:
During Term 2, Grade 2 students will explore the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will learn and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?” (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 3:
During Term 2, Grade 3 students will focus on the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will explore and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?” (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 4:
During Term 2, Grade 4 students will focus on the topic A scuola (At school) in Italian. They will explore and practise language commonly used in the classroom, building confidence in communicating with their peers during lessons. Students will learn the Italian names for items in their pencil case and around the classroom, and will be encouraged to use simple phrases in context, such as “Posso avere la colla, per favore?” (Can I please have the glue stick?). Students will also investigate school life in Italy, comparing similarities and differences with their own experiences at WPS. This supports both their language development and their understanding of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 5:
During Term 2, Grade 5 students will learn about famous Italians who have made a difference in areas such as art, science, and culture. Students will explore figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while also building simple Italian language skills to describe people and their achievements. As part of their learning, students will choose a famous Italian of their own interest and create a PowerPoint or poster. They will include key facts and a few sentences in Italian and present their work to the class. This unit encourages curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!
GRADE 6:
During Term 2, Grade 6 students will learn about famous Italians who have made a difference in areas such as art, science, and culture. Students will explore figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo while also building simple Italian language skills to describe people and their achievements. As part of their learning, students will choose a famous Italian of their own interest and create a PowerPoint or poster. They will include key facts and a few sentences in Italian and present their work to the class. This unit encourages curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation of Italian culture. Looking forward to a fantastico Term 2!