The final day of the S.O.S. Scuola creative campus in San Giovanni a Teduccio, a district in the eastern part of Naples, marked an important moment of recognition and reflection. Hosted at the Istituto Sarria-Monti, the event drew the attention of the regional news program TgR Campania, whose team visited the school to witness the outcomes of a week filled with artistic workshops, community engagement, and educational innovation.
The reporter Francesca Ghidini documented the event in a segment that aired on TgR Campania and was later picked up by RaiNews24, giving national visibility to the initiative. During the visit, she interviewed Paolo Bianchini, the president of Alveare per il Sociale and one of the driving forces behind S.O.S. Scuola. His words highlighted the core mission of the project: to bring people together through education, creativity, and participation, fostering a sense of shared ownership and hope in public schools especially in communities that face social or economic challenges.
Also featured in the broadcast were the voices of local mothers, whose involvement played a crucial role in the success of the campus. Their enthusiasm and active participation were testament to the project’s ability to connect with families and inspire a communal spirit. Principal Donatella Valentino of the Istituto Sarria-Monti also spoke with pride about the transformation the school underwent during the week, both aesthetically and emotionally, thanks to the contribution of artists, educators, and volunteers.
Art, Dialogue, and Shared Responsibility
Throughout the creative campus, S.O.S. Scuola worked with students, teachers, and parents to reimagine the school as a vibrant, inclusive space. Murals were painted on walls that once appeared neglected, workshops were conducted in theater, music, and storytelling, and a strong emphasis was placed on collaborative learning. Each activity was designed not only to teach a skill or produce a result, but to spark a broader reflection on education, diversity, and active citizenship.
This project, like others organized by Alveare per il Sociale, reinforces the belief that schools are not just places where academic content is delivered, but living spaces where people grow, relate, and learn to coexist. The participation of national media serves as a reminder that these small local efforts, when rooted in passion and community involvement, have the potential to inspire far beyond their immediate surroundings.
What happened in San Giovanni a Teduccio is an example of how change begins when people come together to care for the spaces that shape the next generation. S.O.S. Scuola continues to demonstrate that rebuilding education means rebuilding trust, imagination, and the collective will to dream again.