Sacred Heart School to Offer Italian for Travelers Beginning in January

KINGSTON, Mass. - Dec. 17, 2015 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School, (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, will be offering an “Italian for Travelers” class beginning this January as part of their Continuing Education Program.

The twelve week, introductory course is designed to teach students essential Italian words and phrases.  Instructor, Filippo Toscano, a native Italian, will focus on communication skills used in real-life situations: ordering food, arranging transportation, shopping, and finding the sights in this beautiful country.  Students will also get an inside look at different cultural aspects including local cuisine, customs, points of interest, and differences between the many regions.

Toscano has a long history of teaching his native language.  He has taught in Braintree, Hingham, and Duxbury adult education programs.  “His passion for both education and his culture are very apparent. When he enters the classroom, you can feel his enthusiasm which creates a fun and lively learning atmosphere.” said Program Director, Dylan Collins.

Classes will meet at the Sacred Heart High School every Thursday from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., from January 14 through April 7.  This extensive course is open to the public and students of all ages are welcome. The course comes at a low cost of $199, which includes text book and CD.  To register for the program please contact Dylan Collins at 781-585-7511 or dcollins@sacredheartkingston.com.

“We are pleased to include the community in our Continuing Education Program for adults and children,” said Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais. “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn conversational Italian in a fun and relaxed setting.”

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent  a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.