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February Newsletter
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A message from the MLTAWA President
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As we bid farewell to the echoes of the past and step into the crisp embrace of the future, it is with great pleasure that I welcome each and every one of you to a brand new year. The start of a new year is not just a turning of the calendar; it's an opportunity for fresh beginnings, renewed energy, and a collective commitment to growth and excellence.
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As members of the Modern Language Teachers' Association of Western Australia, we stand united in our dedication to fostering Language Education, cultural understanding, and the continuous enhancement of our teaching practices. The dawn of this new year brings with it a sense of optimism and the promise of exciting developments on the horizon.
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Reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the past year, it becomes evident that our strength lies in our community. The MLTAWA community is a vibrant tapestry of educators, each weaving their unique threads into the fabric of language education. Together, we have navigated uncharted territories, adapted to new technologies, and demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity. As we embark on this new journey, let us carry forward the lessons learned and the bonds strengthened, fortifying our commitment to excellence in language teaching.
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In the coming year, the MLTAWA committee has curated an exciting lineup of events and our biennial conference designed to inspire and elevate your teaching experience. From professional development opportunities to collaborative initiatives, we aim to create a dynamic space where ideas flourish, and the seeds of innovation take root.
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As we stand at the threshold of this new year, let us embrace the opportunities it brings with open hearts and minds. Together, let's explore, learn, and grow, nurturing an environment where language education thrives, and cultural understanding blossoms.
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Thank you for being an integral part of the MLTAWA community. Here's to a year of empowerment, enrichment, and endless possibilities!
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Memorial for Nathan Harvey
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Reminder: In conjunction with JLTAWA, we are holding a memorial event for our esteemed colleague, Nathan, on February 15, 2024, at 5pm at The Left Bank, East Fremantle. If you haven’t already done so, you can register to attend HERE. Places are limited.
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Conference 2024
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Our biennial conference will be August 2-3, 2024, wherein we will also launch Languages Week. Early bird registrations will open at the start of April. Submissions for abstracts will open at the same time. More details will be released soon.
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Call for Webmaster
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If anyone out there has handy IT skills, we are seeking someone to join the committee as our Webmaster to help keep the website up to date and deal with small IT issues. If you are interested or need more information contact MLTAWA President Colleen Barclay at [email protected].
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OZClo Reminder
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Registrations are open from early February. The first round of the competition will be held online (6 March 2024). The top three teams from each state from this round go onto Round 2 (27 March 2024). This will be held in person at a local university within each state. The two winning teams from Round 2 have the opportunity to compete in the International Linguistics Olympiad (ILO) in Brazil in July 2024.
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Share some joy on World Happiness Day/French Language Day
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March 20th is both the International Day for the French Language and World Happiness Day. This is a perfect opportunity for your students to create for an appreciative and exotic Francophone audience, and build empathy and resilience through connection with French-speaking children living under different, and difficult, circumstances.
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Indonesian Teacher wanted for Term 1 start
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Armadale Primary School is looking for an Indonesian teacher for term 1.
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The position is 0.8FTE (4 days a week). The days are Monday-Thursday, with a possibility to switch the Wednesday with Friday. Read more here.
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Italian Teacher
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John Forrest Secondary College is seeking an Italian teacher on a permanent full time basis. Read more here.
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French Teacher
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CHISHOLM CATHOLIC COLLEGE is seeking a part-time French teacher (0.5 FTE) for 2024, preferably for the full year or alternatively for one semester. Read more here.
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PL Opportunities
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AISWA PLs
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Our Membership Secretary, Clare Slyth, invites Department of Education languages teachers to the PL on offer at AISWA in 2024. Please see the flyer HERE for details. For more information, please contact Clare Slyth on [email protected]
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2024 Meeting WACE Requirements Seminars
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Lisa Honczarenko (08) 9273 6763
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Schools are advised that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) is offering both learning area specific and generic administrators Meeting WACE Requirements seminars from February 2024.
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Meeting WACE Requirements seminars are designed for teachers in:
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schools that are offering a course for the first time in 2024
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schools that are reintroducing a course for the first time since 2016
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teachers delivering one or more WACE courses for the first time in 2024 (e.g. graduate teachers, teachers who have not previously taught Year 11 or Year 12, teachers whose experience has been interstate or overseas)
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new school leaders (for example, Heads of Learning Area) and those leaders who would benefit from being made aware of the Authority’s current requirements for delivering senior secondary courses.
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The purpose of these seminars is to provide teachers with information on the Authority’s assessment and moderation requirements that teachers need to follow when delivering senior secondary courses.
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An online learning area seminar will be conducted for teachers in regional, remote, or international schools.
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Registration and further information can be located on the Authority website using the link below:
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For Languages, there are two dates:
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Friday, 16 February – 9.00 – 11.50 am at the Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre in Wembley
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Monday, 19 February - 9.00 – 11.50 am through Webex
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We would love to hear from you!
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Do you have an article or news you would like to share with our members? We would love to hear from you at [email protected]
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Stay tuned for more news, updates, events and resources on Languages Education with our monthly Newsletter.
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Please note: This is an automatic newsletter with no replies monitored - if you wish to contact MLTAWA, please email [email protected] . If it is a membership related concern, please email [email protected] or for website access issues please email [email protected].
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