The School of "O"
The School of "O"
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Project funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU.
Type of School:
The School of “O”
“O” stands for Ostana.
“O” represents a female or male character, human, animal, or plant; a drawing to be completed; an identity (individual and collective) to be built together.
“O” can also be read as “Ohh,” an expression of wonder, the engine of all things.
"Let us keep in mind this ‘motor happiness,’ often frustrated in schools today, because there is no movement of thought in children that is not greatly nourished by the movements of the body, by the spaces they traverse, and by the continuous exchanges that arise from working together, constantly changing positions with each other."
— Franco Lorenzoni, quoting Mario Lodi, L’essenziale 2/2022
Viso A Viso, together with the Municipality of Ostana, offers a school from September to June with hours from 9:00–13:00 or 9:00–16:30. The school is based in Ostana as a community and educational space, responding to the expressed needs of young families.
It is a distributed school across the hamlets, combining:
- Experience in contact with nature
- Cultural activities and educational programs offered by Viso A Viso (music, theatre, library)
- Opportunities to inhabit quality architecture
- Support from well-prepared educators
Territorial Pedagogical Coordination
The Territorial Pedagogical Coordination covers:
- The municipalities in the surrounding area that host early childhood services and have requested to join the CPT
- Various public and private services for ages 0–6 (such as public and private kindergartens, nurseries, micro-nurseries, etc.)
- Families from the relevant territories
Enrollment for the Youngest Children:
The school welcomes children and parents on Mondays, allowing families to choose the pace that best ensures a gradual and comfortable integration.
Schedule:
The school will start on Thursday, September 12, 2024, and end on Monday, June 30, 2025, for children aged 12 to 36 months.
The Educators:
Emanuela Cancellieri – born in Turin on January 13, 1981, resident in Saluzzo, mother of two children. Professional training in educational workshops, reading and storytelling, musical and creative expression. Certified swimming instructor with a National AICS Diploma for aquatic motor activities aimed at 0–3-year-olds using the CRESCINACQUA method by Bimbipiù, obtained in Vicenza.
Chiara Costantin – born in Turin on August 13, 1992, resident in Pinerolo, mother of two children. Bachelor’s degree in Education Sciences from the University of Turin.
Both educators are trained in first aid and airway obstruction management, and have education in disability, outdoor education, and early childhood development.
The Ostana school is part of the CPT (Territorial Pedagogical Committee) of Saluzzo, coordinated since February 27, 2024.
https://corrieredisaluzzo.it/nws/35384/2024/3/12/Saluzzo/Pedagogia-territoriale
Location:
The summer school is based in the glazed gallery of Mizoun de la Villo, the Alpine welfare house, but activities will be distributed across Ostana’s hamlets and trails: at Lou Pourtoun (auditorium for psychomotor activities, theatre, and music), in the forests and meadows of Ostana, and soon also at the wellness center pool, just a few dozen meters from the school.
Hours:
- 9:00 – 13:00
- 9:00 – 16:30
Plastic Free:
The school is set up as much as possible using sustainable and natural materials.
La Piccola BAO:
The 0–6 section of the Piccola BAO, Ostana’s Open Library, is located at the school, giving children easy access to a curated collection of books. Small but valuable, it is made possible by donors who are also nationally recognized authors of children’s literature.
Projects:
- Nati per Leggere / Cultura per Crescere
- Musical Activities
- Theatre Activities
Enrollment and Payments
Rates for September 2024 – June 2025:
- Monthly rate: €480 (meals not included)
- Morning rate: €300 (meals not included)
- Weekly rate: €120 (meals not included)
- Weekly morning rate: €80 (meals not included)
- Daily / Baby Parking: €20 half day, €35 full day
Rates include: activities in nature, educational and recreational games, theatre and music, reading, and water-based activities.
Discounts:
- Residents of Ostana: 10%
- Second child: 20%
(Discounts can be combined)
Eligible for INPS nursery bonus and/or municipal contribution.
Payment Details:
VISO A VISO Società Cooperativa di Comunità
IBAN: IT93Y0838246700000150102177
Tuition must be paid by bank transfer in advance by the 1st of the month, indicating in the payment reference:
Child’s Name / School of O 2024-2025 / Month
The payment receipt must be sent to: scuola@visoaviso.it
Documents to submit with the first payment and receipt:
- Identity documents and tax codes (CF) of father, mother, and child
- Telephone contacts of parents
- All forms completed in full, as requested at enrollment
Transportation via Public Line:
Educators accompany the children from Paesana to Ostana (and back) using a public bus operated by Allasia Group. Rates are attached.
Meals:
Children may bring a packed lunch from home to be eaten at school between 12:00 and 13:00.
Alternatively, meals prepared by Merenderia Alpina are available at a special price. Meals will be supervised by the educator or accompanying staff. Families wishing to use this service must notify the educators by Friday of the previous week.
Nap Time:
Small mattresses are available for young children to sleep or rest on.
How to Dress:
- Sneakers (NO LACES – NO SANDALS)
- Comfortable clothing suitable for seasonal temperatures
What to Bring on the First Day:
- A backpack containing: two empty bags for dirty clothes, at least one complete change of clothes (bodysuit, socks, shirt, pants), a fruit snack, and a water bottle.
- A transparent plastic box or bag labeled with the child’s name, containing a full change of clothes (bodysuit, socks, shirt, pants), non-slip socks, diapers, and wipes to leave in the “den.”
- A plastic cup to leave in the “den.”
- When children begin staying for lunch: each Monday, bring 5 bibs and 5 towels, labeled with the child’s name (each day the dirty ones will go in the backpack).
For Outdoor Forest Activities:
- Rubber boots
- Sweatshirt/jacket/raincoat
- Hat (preferably with sunscreen already applied at home)
- Waterproof suit / ski suit, all items labeled with the child’s name
Teacher–Parent Communication:
On the first day of school, a WhatsApp group will be created for parents who wish to join.
Information:
- Email: scuola@visoaviso.it
- Lead Educator: Emanuela Cancellieri – 349 8473679
Photographs:
Photos of children during activities may be taken upon request by some parents. Faces will be completely masked with graphic elements.
For Viso A Viso and the Municipality of Ostana, documenting these activities is important, but it will always be done in full respect of the children’s and families’ privacy.
