LOUIS MASSIGNON SCHOOL

NEWS

2005/07/07

The award ceremony for diplomas in Language and Inter-cultural Mediation of the L. Massignon School in Rome

On Sunday 3rd July a celebration took place at Villa Pamphili in Rome to mark the completion of the academic year 2004-2005 at the L. Masignon School. Diplomas for courses in Italian and Inter-Cultural Mediation were awarded to successful candidates in the traditional graduation ceremony.

It was an occasion few were prepared to miss. 600 diploma certificates were awarded, but the number of people present at the ceremony, organised by The Peace People, was far greater. Some of those attending had been obliged to obtain a work permit for the occasion, despite the fact that the ceremony took place on a Sunday. Others arrived with all the family, and one female student was accompanied by her employer, an elderly lady who was exceptionally proud of her carer. The Louis Massignon School began its activities 23 years ago: the class of 1982 consisted of a small group of immigrants. With recognition by the Ministry of Education, it is has now spread to 7 cities in Italy as well as being present in Spain, Belgium and Germany. The fact that its courses are provided free of charge does not detract in the least from the high professional standards maintained by the teaching staff, all of whom are volunteers, while their numerous publications attest to the currency of the teaching methodologies employed.