Payments will open on the platform on Monday September 14th and will stay open until September 25th.

Please note that each course will be 100% confirmed only once the minimum number of enrolments has been reached, so we encourage you to complete your payment as soon as possible to secure your child’s place.

The After School Activities will start on the week of September 21st except for Tennis Club (starting Monday October 5th)

Here is what will start this year:

EARLY YEARS

• BABY CLUB (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• RUGBYTOTS (Tuesday)
• COOKING CLUB (Thursday)

PYP

• TENNIS CLUB (Monday)*
• FENCING CLUB (Monday)
• SWIMMING LESSON (Tuesday)*
• DRAMA CLUB (Tuesday)
• ROBOTICS – PYP 3, PYP4 and PYP5 (Wednesday)
• GYMNATHLON (Wednesday)
• CHOIR (Thursday)
• ART CLUB (Thursday)
• COOKING CLUB – PYP1 and PYP2 (Friday)

MYP

• STUDY HOUR (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
• ART STUDIO (Tuesday)
• ROCK BAND CLUB (Wednesday)
• ROBOTICS (Thursday)
• BASKETBALL CLUB (Thursday)

*These activitied will be held off campus. Trasnfer from the school to the site is included. Parents are required to pick-up their children at the site, after the end of the lesson.

For the Swimming Lessons, parents are invited to reach Piscina Patronato at 16:45 to help the kids dress up in the changing rooms.

We are excited to introduce some wonderful new additions to our school community this year.

Segovia Mariel Abigail joins our PYP Language Support Team with a degree in Languages and Cultural Mediation and a genuine passion for languages and intercultural communication.

Sofia Cestonaro also joins the PYP Language Support Team, bringing a background in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology. Her strong communication skills, ability to manage group dynamics, and attentiveness to individual needs make her a fantastic addition to our team. Sofia will also be working as a Support Teacher.

We are thrilled to have them both on board.

We are also pleased to welcome three interns who will be supporting different areas of the school over the coming weeks.

Erica Fantin, from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, will be working alongside our Spanish and Italian Language Acquisition teams.

Sophia Lozano Solis will be joining the School Office as part of her Erasmus+ and Eurocultura, supporting our administrative team with day-to-day activities.

Carolina Mejía, originally from Colombia, is currently completing a master’s degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology at the University of Padua. With a background in psychology and previous experience working with children and young people, Carolina will be supporting our Inclusion Department during her time with us.

Please join us in giving all five of them a warm H-FARM welcome!

Please feel free to stop by at your convenience during office hours.

Vivenda’s approach to school dining goes well beyond the plate. Menus are designed by nutrition professionals using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on balance, variety, and age-appropriate nutritional needs. Each day of the week has its own theme, from Multiethnic Tuesday to International Thursday and Low Environmental Friday, weaving food education, cultural curiosity, and sustainability into the daily rhythm of school life.

We also welcome a new addition to our beloved canteen staff: Chef Selenia!
Selenia brings hands-on experience from the international school environment and a genuine passion for quality.

We are also excited to share that the canteen space itself will be going through a make-over during the school year, to create an environment that feels even more in tune with the spirit of H-FARM International School Vicenza. More on that to come.

Welcome, Vivenda; We are looking forward to a great year together!

You will find this month’s canteen menu below. We will be sharing it with the first SON of each month, so keep an eye out!

Here is a look at everything that is new.

Outdoor Spaces

The outdoor areas have had a real refresh this summer. Students will find a new relaxation and picnic area to unwind during breaks, a new and even safer paving around the football pitch, and a brand new climbing structure for our PYP learners. Two new foursquare stations have also been added, along with a new wooden play castle for our Early Years community in our back garden.

Quantum Lab

Our Quantum Lab is here!

What used to be known as the STEAM Lab now features two new 3D printers, a professional laser cutter, mechanical arms, and a production chain; tools that bring design thinking and hands-on making to a whole new level. Whether building, prototyping, or experimenting, students will have everything they need to turn ideas into reality.

Sports Facilities

The gym has also seen some important upgrades: a new female changing room, a dedicated storage area, and a brand new professional-grade volleyball net.
Small changes, big difference.

We cannot wait to see how our students make the most of all of it.

Welcome back!

Dear H-FARM Community, 

We are ready to embark on an exciting new school year in the PYP, filled with learning, discovery, and meaningful experiences. Every new beginning brings countless opportunities for our students to grow, develop their confidence, and embrace challenges with curiosity and enthusiasm. This year feels especially exciting, as our students will have even more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow through the new possibilities unlocked by Nord Anglia Education. 

To our students, you are at the heart of what we do, and we cannot wait to learn alongside you. Bring your questions, your ideas, your energy, and your unique talents! 

To our families, thank you for the trust you place in us every day. Your partnership is an essential part of our students’ success, and we look forward to working closely with you as we celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and witness the many moments of growth that make each school year so rewarding. 

To our teachers, thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for every student. Your passion and enthusiasm make a difference every day! 

Welcome back to the H-FARM PYP! We are excited to begin this journey with you and look forward to a wonderful year together. 

Cordiali saluti, 

Stefania Pasquali 

Head of PYP

Dear Students, Families, and Colleagues, 

As we begin this new school year, I want to welcome you all and share my excitement for the journey ahead. 

Last year marked the beginning of our integration into Nord Anglia Education, a process that, for the most part, unfolded behind the scenes as we laid the groundwork for what comes next.  

This year, that work becomes visible: our international IB school steps more fully into a global network, opening new opportunities for our students to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside schools and educators around the world: from MIT Challenges to international expeditions, our students will have access to experiences that extend learning well beyond our classrooms. Our identity and our commitment to every individual student remain unchanged, what grows is our reach. 

Growing together is the thread that runs through this new chapter: our students grow, our faculty grows, our school grows, and with it grows our ability to offer an education that is ever more connected to the world, without ever losing the human, community-centered spirit that defines us. 

Thank you for the trust you continue to place in us.  

I wish you all a school year full of discovery, meaningful relationships, and growth, both personal and collective. 

With warmth and appreciation, 

Alessandra Chiovati 

Head of School 

And now, a new chapter begins.

Congratulations to our PYP5 students, who this week marked the completion of their Primary Years Programme journey. It has been a year of real depth and genuine challenge, and they have risen to it with maturity, creativity, and heart.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Andrea Meneghello and Ms Francesca Rigon, who have supported and inspired this group every step of the way alongside our specialist teachers Ms Silvia Bertinato, Mr Dimitri Lago, Mr Filippo Rinaldi, Ms Davide Gusatto, Ms Noelia Fernandez e Ms Vanessa De Macedo. Your dedication to these students – as learners and as people – has made a lasting difference.

Thanks also to Ms Stefania Pasquali and Ms Asli Celik for their leadership of the PYP throughout the year.

MYP awaits: and we cannot wait to see what you do with it.

Please take note of the pick-up times and note that students will not have lunch at school on this day:

EYU: 11:45–12:00
PYP: 12:00
MYP: 12:30

We kindly ask all families to ensure timely pick-up to support the smooth conclusion of the school year.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support throughout the year.

We wish all our families a wonderful summer break and look forward to welcoming you back in the new school year.

• Mieke VandeBorght
• Fong Marcolongo
• Chiara Boscato

We sincerely thank all parents who participated in the election process and those who put themselves forward as candidates. Your involvement and support are invaluable in helping strengthen our school community.

We look forward to working together with our new PTA Board members and are confident that their contribution will help make the coming year a successful and enriching one for all our students and families.

Congratulations once again to Mieke, Fong, and Chiara, and thank you to everyone who took part in this important process.