"Padre Pio" is a Primary School, with students aged from 3 to 10. It is located in Gravina in Puglia, a town near Bari (South Italy). Agriculture is the most important economical sector, but the last years the economy is suffering and unemployment is growing. Students belong to low class families. There are 736 students, 32 classes and 63 teachers. Our school has several educational programmes in order to integrate children from other cultures in the school life. Other programmes intend to face some students' learning, behavioural or social needs. Students with special educational needs are inserted in the school system. Our school is working on programs to prevent students' failure and dropout. The Comenius project will be a good opportunity for our students to get acquainted with students from all over Europe and exchange ideas and experiences.
