Year 10 Italian

🧀 Campionato Ruzzola – Year 10 Italian Class Event Recap

Ending Term 2 and their Unit 1 studies in Italian, the Year 10 Italian class brought history to life with a fun and educational twist on the ancient Italian tradition of Ruzzola, a game that dates to the Etruscan era. Traditionally, this game involved rolling a wheel of Parmigiano cheese down a path - a practice that’s both culturally rich and, nowadays, quite expensive!

To keep the spirit alive (and the budget intact), students used a wheel substitute to compete in teams. A total of 6 teams participated in this lively and engaging event.

🎯 Event Highlights:

• Linked to the Term 2 theme of childhood memories, focusing on traditional games and food.
• Students learned about the cultural significance of Ruzzola and how it connects to Italian heritage.
• Two teams emerged victorious, proudly taking home the ‘Campionato Ruzzola’ trophy.
• All students were rewarded with a nostalgic Italian treat: mini individually wrapped cakes, a beloved snack enjoyed by Italian children for generations

Results: 

Team Casa Formaggio - Jean-Paul B, Dom D, Marcello P, Sami I = 3  WINNERS!

Team AC Milan – Peter L, Max P, Nathan K = 3 WINNERS!

Team Napoli - Arya B, Liam C, Romeo S, Ben H = 6

Team Inter Milan – Parayag K, Blayde S = 7

Team Juventus – Chad S, Luke B, Jayden M = 4

Team Lazio – Nic V, Dom S, Conor H = 5

Marina Raschella

Teacher of Italian