Retake School
School is not just books and studies. Through Retake, education becomes a hands-on process where kids can make a huge difference
Retake Schools was born with the goal of influencing up and coming generations of kids in the benefits of taking solid action thru community service. Showing students the value of our public property goes far in attempting to overcome the more typical response of passively waiting for others to offer solutions to problems concerning the community at large.
Through both in-class or schoolwide events, the school is transformed into a place where students learn to work with one another, show mutual respect, and develop essential life skills such as teamwork in planning, sharing tasks and taking ownership of roles and responsibilities, while getting to know one another better and learning to handle each person’s unique traits and abilities that make up the dynamic student body.
Under the tutelage of teaching staff, students learn to take a good, hard look at their surroundings – and then decide how they want to get involved and do something concrete for the benefit of everyone, based on their specific project.
Schools can take a simple action and organize their own Retakes just by following our guidelines. We can bring a vast amount of experience and assistance to guide you every step of the way in turning your school into a place where civic pride is encouraged – and rewarded.
To see how your school can get started, write to: scuole@retakeroma.org or call us at +39 06.6937.4362 • Wednesdays from 9 – 13 and Fridays from 14 – 18.
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RETAKE OLYMPICS
Learning how to sort waste properly
The Retake Olympics aim to help educate new generations in the principles of a supportive and responsible form of citizenship, raising awareness of the value of the commons available to everyone.
Through a series of games designed to challenge children and young people, participants learn—while having fun—about environmental rules, waste degradation times, proper recycling practices, and cooperation. These activities foster empowerment, creativity, and, above all, respect for others and for the surrounding environment.
