Parent Life

Your place in our school
community.

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Everything You Need to Know
as an RIS Parent

Life at Rome International School (RIS) is built on strong partnerships between school and home. From the school day to key dates, uniforms, lunches, transport, wellbeing, and communication, here you’ll find all the essential information you need throughout the year. Whether you're joining our community for the first time or looking for a quick answer, we hope this helps your family stay connected and prepared.

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RIS Friends:
Parent Partnership in Action

Our parent community, RIS Friends, plays an important role in bringing together parents, teachers, and school staff to enrich school life, strengthen connections, and create opportunities for every student to feel at home and flourish during their time at RIS.

Whether welcoming new families, organising community events, supporting school initiatives, or celebrating the many cultures that make up our international community, RIS Friends helps make RIS a place where everyone belongs. Every parent is encouraged to get involved in whatever way feels right, by volunteering, sharing ideas, or contributing their time and talents.

RIS Friends is supported by four dedicated committees, each helping to shape different aspects of school life. From our events team to our parent representatives, educational support volunteers, and skills sharing network, these committees help ensure that the partnership between home and school continues to grow, creating an even richer experience for every RIS student and family.

Enrichment & After-School Programmes

Our after-school and enrichment programme enhances and supports students’ educational journey. From RIS favourites like LEGO®, Cooking, and Judo, to enrichment opportunities like Model United Nations, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Performing Arts (LAMDA Certification), plus diverse Sports, there’s something for every interest including active parents who can sign-up for a morning Pilates class twice per week.

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School Day

The school day is carefully organised to ensure a smooth, safe, and welcoming start and finish for every student. Below you'll find arrival and collection times for each age group, along with information about after-school activities, extended care, and important pick-up and drop-off procedures.

Nursery to Year 1

Drop-off: 08:30–08:50 at Level 1
Students are welcomed by a member of staff and escorted to their classrooms.
School day ends: 15:30.
After-school activities: Typically, 15:45–16:45.
Extended care: Pre- and post-school care is available. Please contact the School Office for details.

Year 2 to Year 6

Drop-off: 08:30–08:50 at Level 1
Students are welcomed by a member of staff and escorted to their classrooms.
School day ends: 15:30.
After-school activities: Typically, 15:45–16:45.
Extended care: Pre- and post-school care is available. Please contact the School Office for details.

Year 7 to Year 13

Drop-off: By 08:25 at Level 3
Registration: All students must be in their Form Room for registration at 08:30. Form Room locations will be shared during the first days of school.
School day ends: 15:45.
After-school activities: Typically, 15:45–16:45.

Please note: To support the safety and wellbeing of our students, we kindly ask all parents and carers to leave the school premises promptly after drop-off and pick-up, unless they have a pre-arranged appointment with a member of staff.

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School Transport

RIS offers a school bus service in partnership with a trusted transport provider. Covering most areas in Rome, it is a great solution for families as it meets the highest safety standards and ensures an efficient journey to and from school.

As an Eco-School we are committed to raising awareness and implementing ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

Todde Bus is responsible for organising and operating the service and ensures favourable rates for RIS families.

School Lunches

At Rome International School, we believe that a healthy body supports a healthy mind. In partnership with Elior, we provide nutritious, balanced school lunches prepared to high standards of quality, safety, and care.

Working with qualified dieticians, Elior designs age-appropriate menus that support healthy development while meeting school nutrition guidelines, helping students stay energised and ready to learn throughout the day.

Menus

Special attention is given to varied menus, catering to dietary, religious, and ethical requirements.

Lunch Menu 1 Week of Summer

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Lunch Menu 2 Week of Summer

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Lunch Menu 3 Week of Summer

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Lunch Menu 4 Week of Summer

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Food Safety & Sourcing FAQs

1. Food Origin & Ingredients | Origine degli Alimenti e Ingredienti

Where do the ingredients come from? Qual è la provenienza degli alimenti e degli ingredienti?

All primary products are certified and traceable, sourced from major reputable suppliers. Technical data sheets for the main ingredients are available to ensure full transparency regarding their origin.

Tutti i prodotti principali sono certificati e tracciabili, provenienti dai maggiori fornitori e produttori. Le schede tecniche dei prodotti base sono disponibili per garantire la massima trasparenza sulla loro origine.

Click here to view the data sheets

2. Menu Creation | Creazione dei Menù

Who designs the menus and how is the process managed? Chi si occupa della creazione dei menù e come viene gestito il processo?

Our catering partner Elior works with qualified and experienced dieticians to design menus that are nutritionally balanced for each year group and are compliant with legislation for school lunches.

The menus are currently being revised by Elior and the Dietitian to better reflect the feedback provided by our RIS Food Committee and community; more meat alternatives, vegetables, variety. Menus will be reviewed on a regular basis. The new summer 2026 menu will be in effect from 8 June 2026.

Term 1 2026-27 will be issued at the start of the academic year.

Il nostro partner di ristorazione Elior collabora con dietisti qualificati ed esperti per elaborare menù nutrizionalmente equilibrati per ogni fascia d’età, in conformità con la normativa vigente per la ristorazione scolastica.

I menù sono attualmente in fase di revisione da parte di Elior e della Dietista per riflettere al meglio i feedback forniti dal nostro Comitato Mensa RIS e dalla comunità; sono previste più alternative alla carne, più verdure e una maggiore varietà. I menù saranno revisionati regolarmente.

Il nuovo menù estivo 2026 entrerà in vigore l’8 giugno 2026. Il menù per il primo trimestre 2026-27 sarà pubblicato all’inizio dell’anno accademico.

3. Last-Minute Modifications | Modifiche dell'Ultimo Minuto

Why do menu changes sometimes happen at the last moment? Perché a volte avvengono modifiche al menù dell'ultimo momento?

Changes occur only when a supplier fails to deliver a specific product. In these cases, we perform a direct substitution. This ensures that the nutritional balance and the planned weekly food frequency remain intact. Supply chain issues are carefully monitored to minimise disruption to published menus.

Eventuali modifiche avvengono esclusivamente nel caso in cui un fornitore non consegni un prodotto specifico. In tali circostanze, procediamo con una sostituzione diretta; ciò garantisce che l’equilibrio nutrizionale e le frequenze alimentari settimanali previste rimangano invariati. Le criticità relative alla catena di approvvigionamento sono monitorate costantemente per ridurre al minimo ogni possibile variazione rispetto ai menù pubblicati.

4. Hygiene & Safety Controls | Controlli Igienico-Sanitari

What safety procedures and certifications are in place? Quali procedure di sicurezza e certificazioni sono adottate?

Elior follows strict HACCP protocols and EU Regulation 852/2004. This includes systematic cleaning of equipment, mandatory staff training, and constant monitoring of critical control points (time and temperature) throughout production.

Elior segue rigorosi protocolli HACCP e il Regolamento CE 852/2004. Ciò include la sanificazione sistematica delle attrezzature, la formazione obbligatoria del personale e il monitoraggio costante dei punti critici (tempi e temperature) durante tutta la produzione.

5. Cold Chain & Transport | Catena del Freddo e Trasporto

How is the temperature of the food maintained during transport? Come viene mantenuta la temperatura degli alimenti durante il trasporto?

We use specialised isothermal "polyboxes" that guarantee minimal thermal decay. Hot food is kept above 60-65°C, while cold items (like yogurt) are kept below 10°C. Temperatures are sampled and recorded at both departure and arrival.

Utilizziamo "polibox" isotermici specializzati che garantiscono un decadimento termico minimo. I pasti caldi sono mantenuti sopra i 60-65°C, mentre i prodotti freddi (come lo yogurt) rimangono sotto i 10°C. Le temperature vengono campionate e registrate sia alla partenza che all'arrivo.

School Uniforms & Policies

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Student Code of Conduct

At Rome International School, our Student Code of Conduct is rooted in our shared values and learner attributes. We aim to develop in every student a strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for their actions. Students are expected to treat their peers, teachers, school staff, parents, and all members of our school community with respect. Harmony and collective success flourish when we work together, respect the rights of others, carry out our responsibilities, and treat each other with dignity. All students should exemplify the qualities of the RIS Student Code of Conduct in their daily interactions with others.

We have the following expectations for you:

Learner Attributes	Expectations
Reflective Respect Yourself	Consider your actions to be the best you can be Be honest Come to school prepared and in uniform Use appropriate language Be healthy: eat a balanced diet, drink water, and exercise Make positive decisions for yourself Love yourself
Open-Minded Respect Your World	Make a difference in your community and in the world Embrace differences around you Reduce, reuse, recycle Speak up when you see a problem Be inclusive
Caring Respect Your Peers	Make RIS a welcoming, kind place for everyone Be kind to everyone Listen and communicate with other students Help peers when in need Make appropriate and welcome physical contact Respect others’ personal space
Knowledgeable Respect Your School	Focus on your studies and be an excellent student Share your knowledge Treat adults with respect Keep the school clean and tidy Come to class on time and ready to learn Focus in class and do your best Live up to RIS’s expectations for excellence

School Uniform Policy & Dress Code

Uniform Policy & Dress Code

Students may wear a plain white polo shirt and blue trousers (without designs or brand logos) as a temporary uniform until their RIS uniform arrives.

RIS Uniform Online Shop

RIS Rome uniforms are available for purchase exclusively through our new online shop. Therefore, kindly note that the on-site School Uniform Shop will no longer operate in person, but fittings can be done on campus. Home delivery will take approximately 14 working days

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