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Modern Languages K–10 Syllabus - launch of Stage 4 Arabic support
The NSW Department of Education is excited to launch the Arabic Stage 4 resource set  to support the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus. The...
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We love having you here, but do you know the DoE offers even more support?
If you're a languages teacher 7-12 in a NSW public school, do you know you can join the Languages statewide staffroom ? This...
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Intensive seminar for Japanese teachers
The Japan Foundation, Sydney is running an intensive seminar from 29 September to 2 October. The seminar will assist teachers to develop...
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Indonesian teachers' workshop - call for presenters
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education is seeking teachers to present at the NSW Indonesian teachers' workshop...
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Feb 28, 20241 min read
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Term 1 SWS meeting - 10 engaging activities for the languages classroom
Did you miss the Languages and Culture team's statewide staff meeting on Wednesday? No need to stress - the recording of the meeting is...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read
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Fortnightly support in the Languages statewide staffroom
Do you teach languages 7-12 in a NSW public school? If you're not already a member, the best place to access support from the NSW...
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Feb 14, 20241 min read
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Term 1 statewide staff meeting
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education warmly invites all language teachers to their first statewide staff...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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New team at the NSW DoE
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education has a new structure, and some new faces: The team's role is to provide...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
The Languages NSW YouTube channel hosts recordings of all statewide staff meetings led by the Languages and Culture team. You'll also...
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Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Chinese and Spanish support now available
Have you checked out the NSW Department of Education's support for Stages 4 and 5 Chinese and Spanish, aligned to the Modern Languages...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
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NSW Japanese Teachers' Conference 2024 - call for presenters
The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education has started planning their 2024 Japanese conference, to be held on...
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Dec 6, 20231 min read
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Bilingual puppet shows
Carrousel Theatre have just announced their 2024 shows. These interactive, bilingual puppet shows are aimed at students in primary or...
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Nov 17, 20231 min read
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New support materials for modern and classical languages
NESA has released support materials for: Classical Languages K-10 Modern Languages K-10 The materials include language examples and...
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Nov 17, 20231 min read
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Upcoming Term 4 network meetings
It's almost time!! In 2024, we begin teaching with the new Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus, so we're at the pointy end of planning. It's...
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Nov 17, 20232 min read
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Term 4 statewide staff meeting - recording and activity
At the Languages and Culture team's Term 4 statewide staff meeting, 'Ready, set, program!', the team took a deep dive into a learning...
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Nov 2, 20231 min read
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Collaboration day - Armidale
The Armidale language teacher network is looking forward to seeing as many teachers as possible at their full-day collaboration on...
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Oct 30, 20231 min read
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Term 4 statewide staff meeting
With implementation almost here, the Languages and Culture team is offering a deep dive into a learning sequence from their support for...
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Oct 13, 20231 min read
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New Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus - not sure where to start?
To summarise their support for the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus, and to assist you with planning, the Languages and Culture team at the...
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Oct 9, 20231 min read
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New planning guidelines for modern languages
To support you with your planning and programming for the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus, the NSW Department of Education has just...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read
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Stage 6 Continuers - exam preparation
As the HSC written exams approach, Stage 6 students will be busy doing final preparations. The Stage 6 Continuers – answering listening...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Digital magazines for Stage 6 German
The Goethe-Institut produces Lingo digital German magazines. They are accompanied by teacher notes and student worksheets, and no...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read
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CLTA NSW professional development day - Term 4 2023
The CLTA NSW will hold a full day of professional development on 27 October 2023. Sessions include: planning for the implementation of...
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Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Co.As.It. Italian Language Immersion Camp
Co.As.It. is holding an Italian immersion camp for students who will be in Stage 6 Italian Beginners, Continuers and/or Extension in...
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Sep 11, 20231 min read
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