The Papio garden: a 'locus amoenus' that will be open to everyone
The garden of the Collegio Papio, the most important example of a Borromean garden in Ticino, has more than four centuries of history, in the course of which its basic layout has remained almost unchanged. Due to its particular characteristics, as well as its high cultural, symbolic and spiritual value, the Papio garden, which is much more than a simple green area and has been...Read More
Restoration of the Bartolomeo Papio work completed
The restored painting of the College's benefactor, Bartolomeo Papio, has finally returned to the Red Room. Read More
Read the first issue of NUNTIUS. The voice of the College
Nuntius is a new project. It involves five teenagers, pupils at the Collegio Papio, a teacher and a few professionals who have let themselves be carried away by the enthusiasm. Nuntius means 'messenger', so what news does it bring us? Nuntius is a curious messenger, interested in current affairs, culture, sport... He is not particularly quick, but he has the patience and the desire to go to the...Read More
Open Day Live Streaming
The current health situation does not allow us, even this year, to organize the usual Open Day within the walls of Collegio Papio. Once again the online mode is essential to give all the information and tell what are the principles on which the teaching of the College is based with the description of the educational offer of Middle School and High School. The OPEN DAY LIVE...Read More
Pi Greco Day - 15th March
On Monday 15th we will also celebrate World Pi Day with our middle school classes. In itself, World Pi Day falls on 14 March: the choice is in fact inspired by the month-day date format, in use in the United States, according to which the month is indicated first (3) and then the day (14), thus obtaining the number "3,14", a spelling that indicates the approximation to the...Read More
Greetings and thanks to three outgoing members of the Foundation Board
Greetings and thanks from the President and Rector to two of the three outgoing Foundation Board members: Claudio Crivelli and Maurizio Balestra (Stefano Montaldi absent) Read More