Every year, the city of Nice, the Federation of Associations of the County of Nice, and L’Escola de Bellanda reward candidates with the highest scores in the oral and written exams of the Nissart baccalaureate. This year, the top students from schools, middle schools, and high schools where the Niçois language is taught were also awarded.
This year, nearly 300 students took the Niçois exam in the department. Among them, 48 received their diplomas from the hands of Jean-Luc Gagliolo, Deputy Mayor of Nice for Education, Steve Betti, Advisor to the Rector for Regional Languages and Cultures, Serge Chiaramonti, President of the Federation of Associations of the County of Nice, and Jean-Philippe Fighiera, President of L’Escola de Bellanda.
“It is always with great satisfaction that we present these awards to the winners here in this remarkable venue that is the Mediterranean University Center,” reminded Steve Betti in his capacity as advisor to the rector of the history.
Engraved medals in the name of the winners were given to the students as a souvenir. A way to commemorate the time spent in class and to remind this heritage in the coming years for future generations.
Six students from the Ariane school and eight from the Roger Carles middle school were awarded to acknowledge their work and commitment, essential for perpetuating this Niçois heritage.
The graduates were accompanied by their teachers: Olivier Pasquetti, Jeremy Marcais, Christelle Brunet, Patrice Arnaudo, Michel Fulconis, Cristoù Dauroure, Serge Chiaramonti, Emmanuel Gioan, and Michel Pallanca.
“After four years of Niçois classes with Mr. Pallanca, I applied to Massena High School, but my request was not accepted, so I couldn’t continue Niçois. This language thus ends here for me,” lamented Marie Henri, a former student of the Port Lympia middle school.
