(AGENPARL) – Rome, 11 May 2024
(AGENPARL) – Sat 11 May 2024 *VASALLO FOUNDATION: THE TALE OF CAPACI, “ROCCO AND THE KINGDOM OF THE OCTOPUS” BY
DARIO VASSALLO PRESENTED IN THE SCHOOLS OF ACERRA AND CASALNUOVO*
*The President of the Dario Vassallo Foundation: “Union between reading,
civic education and legality, the tale of Capaci in the hearts of young people
Acerra and Casalnuovo”*
As part of the READ ME AGAIN Project initiatives, focused on
reading aloud and life skills, the teachers of the third classes of 2
“Don Peppe Diana” club of Acerra, Concetta Cantore, Assunta Soriano,
Rosa Tanzillo, Vincenza Russo, Angelina Attanasio, Teresa De Cicco, Anna
Stompanato, Antonella Terracciano, Giulia D’Aniello, Giulia Masella, Paola
Boffa and Lia Mancini from the Acerra school presented the
children’s fairy tale “Capaci: Rocco and the Kingdom of Octopuses”, written by Dario
Vassallo, president of the Angelo Vassallo Mayor Fisherman Foundation.
The presentation took place in the presence of the Headmaster Raffaella
Fedele and some parents’ representatives, involved around 150
pupils, including a representation of fifth grade pupils who have
participated in the Angelo Vassallo Prize Competition, fisherman mayor. During
the event, which involved seven third classes, a representation of students
presented the activities carried out, the educational aims, read a chapter
of the book in the presence of the author Dario Vassallo. During the meeting he
students performed with songs led by the APS music teachers
Fenix culture: Enzo Sirletti and Simona Piscino.
“The initiatives undertaken during this school year, which has almost reached its end
term, allowed students to explore the life and works of
Angelo Vassallo, fisherman mayor whose legacy continues to inspire
concrete actions for the protection of the marine environment. Reading the fable
‘Capaci: Rocco and the Kingdom of Octopuses’ proved to be an effective tool
in promoting the development of fundamental education skills
citizenship and constitution among young participants. During two
weeks dedicated to civic education, the topics addressed through the
reading the text included the courage to make decisions and the
environment protection. Particular emphasis was placed on the topic
of environmental protection, aligned with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda,
to promote awareness among children regarding the need for
protect and conserve our planet. The goal is to
instill in young people the awareness of protecting the environment
implies the reduction of human impact, the protection of habitats, the
conservation of biodiversity and the guarantee of clean water and air for
all living species. The children also had the opportunity to
delve deeper into the figure of Angelo Vassallo, fisherman mayor, who has
played a key role in starting the Clean Up initiative
Seabeds in 2010 in Cilento. This innovative ecological project,
cultural and economic involves fishermen who, rather than being lost at sea
of the waste trapped in their nets, they recover them for the correct one
land disposal. Angelo Vassallo was a precursor in
understanding the importance of those principles, for which he fought
with determination until the end of his days. In this context, the
Angelo Vassallo Mayor Pescatore Foundation continues to play a role
crucial in promoting environmental culture and supporting initiatives
concrete measures for the protection of marine ecosystems. His commitment to
search for truth and justice, combined with his fight for
protection of creation and the diffusion of beauty, represents a
inspiring example for present and future generations. We thank the
president Dario Vassallo for his constant commitment and dedication in
carry forward the mission of the Angelo Vassallo Sindaco Foundation
Fisherman and for his contribution in promoting greater
environmental awareness among young people and the community as a whole. TO
The teachers of the 2nd “Don Peppe Diana” club in Acerra say it.
“Even in Casalnuovo di Napoli, on the occasion of legality day,
at the Raffaele Viviani Comprehensive Institute, a commendable event took place
path within the reading and legality project. This path has
involved all social classes, drawing inspiration from the values taken from the book
‘Rocco and the Kingdom of Octopuses’ by Dario Vassallo, the mayor’s brother
fisherman Angelo Vassallo, killed by assassins for his principles
justice, legality and respect for the sea and the environment. The day has
highlighted the unity of purpose and solidity of the school team
elementary school who promoted the event dedicated to Angelo Vassallo, discussing
with the author Dario the themes addressed in the book. ‘Rocco and the Kingdom of
Polpi’, with a fairy-tale language, brings us closer to the values of the common good and to
respect for life, the sea and the living beings that populate it. THE
children read the book and created a themed scenario,
thus highlighting the centrality of legality within the institution
Viviani. It was an intense and meaningful school morning for the students
