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Protecting our planet

Building the Future We Want

A Whole-Community Approach to Sustainability at AGSEV

Building the Future We Want

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OUR PATH TO A GREENER SCHOOL

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FOOD & NUTRITION

Parent volunteers are working hard to create the best food environment for our children in our canteen – see the COMSEV website for more.

Parents reached out to local business ‘Yorganic‘ and the school community can now order organic produce and other local products and pick them up near the school on Tuesday afternoon – or at other drop off points as shown on the website.

We support the Slow Food movement and we would welcome more ideas and access points to fresh, local produce.

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WATER

Tap water in the Varese area is very clean and better for health than plastic bottled water which is easily contaminated with microplastics while it travels.

We are proud to have produced a video together with the Provincia di Varese and Dottor Maria Teresa Maurello of ISDE – International Society of Doctors for the Environment.

We celebrate World Water Day on 22nd of March.

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WASTE

Every year AGSEV organizes a second-hand swap ‘n sale in November to mark European Waste Reduction day and we support the school in organising clothes swaps during Europe Day and the Primary Christmas Party.

We’re also happy to join the JRC Green Team when they go plogging every year. We support the Provincia di Varese’s ‘Spese Sballate‘ project at ‘Varese sostenibile‘. We support Plastic Free Fridays with our snacks unwrapped campaign, and work to spread awareness of the impact single-use plastics are having on our health and our oceans.

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CIRCULAR

We are proud to have launched O-Marché, a dedicated second-hand exchange app supporting reuse and sustainability within the ESV school community. The app helps our parents to circulate their toys, children’s clothes and school textbooks. Read the news and sign up here.

Every year AGSEV is offering a text-book swap event at school and the JRC.

We are happy to support the JRC Green Team with their monthly Repair Cafe initiative.

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TRANSPORT

Transport creates the largest footprint in our community: taking the bus is the best option.

To help reduce car congestion around the school gates, parents have organised a Walk to School week, and now Forest walk Fridays.

Our children are taught cycling skills in P2.

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BIODIVERSITY

Our school has created many gardening opportunities for our children. There is a greenhouse, water butts, composting boxes and volunteers are organizing planting events.

Please contact AGSEV to see how you might support our school to fully use its gardens.

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ENERGY

Our school has installed solar panels and is working on insulating the buildings.

Varese Provincia is working towards the 2030 agenda, with plans to reduce emissions by 40%. See their plans online for more details.

Sustainability in Action, One Step at a Time

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  • 5 Language Sections
  • 14 SWALS
    (section without language)

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Gregor Hrabar

Born in Slovenia, he studied in Ljubljana, Austria, and Berlin, where he completed a Master’s in Chamber Music. A prize-winning violinist and violist, he performs worldwide and joined the Alinde Quartet in 2024.

 

He also produces recordings through his label QBT Collection and teaches using the Colourstrings method.

Violin

Viola

Chamber Music

Emi Otogao

Born in Japan, she studied violin in Tokyo, Berlin, and Birmingham. A founding member of the Klee Quartet and Trio Accordées, she has performed across Europe and Japan, including at major festivals with artists like Martha Argerich.

 

She won First Prize at the Richard Carne Intercollegiate Competition in London.

Basso

Francesca Morandi

A graduate in electric bass and classical double bass, he teaches modern and classical technique, harmony, arrangement, and music production.


He has performed and recorded with major artists including Sananda Maitreya, Irama, and Gigliola Cinquetti, and appeared at top festivals like Montreux Jazz and Porretta Soul with Re:Funk.

Batteria

Marco Mengoni

Born in Milan in 1981, he’s a professional drummer, percussionist, vocalist, and ensemble music teacher since 2005.

 

He has performed live, in studio, and on TV with artists like Sananda Maitreya, Ian Paice, and Eugenio Finardi. With his band Mood Pusher, he released two albums of original music.

Clarinetto

Saxófono

Tarcisio Olgiati

Born in 1968, Tarcisio Olgiati is a passionate saxophonist and jazz musician with over 30 years of teaching experience. He has performed with renowned artists across genres and leads several jazz projects.

 

His personalized teaching method blends solid technique with fun, adapting to each student’s age, style, and goals.

Pianoforte

Salvatore Di Pietro

Graduated with top honors in music theory and history, he studied piano with Carlos Duarte and trained with masters like E. Naoumoff and Gabriela Montero.

Former pianist of the Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra, he now teaches in Italy, where his students regularly win competitions and excel in conservatory and ABRSM exams.

Chitarra Elettrica

Luca Pedroni

Guitarist, composer, arranger, and producer, he has released original music with RAI and Floating Records, performed on national TV, and collaborated with renowned artists like Ian Paice and Sananda Maitreya.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, he blends performance, innovation, and education across Italy and Europe.

Canto Moderno

Jazz

Pop

Mayra Torres

Mayra Torres is a versatile singer and multi-instrumentalist with a strong academic and musical background. She has performed across Europe and Latin America in jazz, classical, and pop genres.
With extensive teaching experience, especially with children and teens, she is widely appreciated for her talent, passion, and engaging approach.