The new Chinese syllabus (released in 2017) has now been integrated into NESA's Program Builder. The Program Builder is an online programming tool that allows teachers to select outcomes and content directly from the syllabus in order to create scope and sequences and units.

Teachers are able to sign in to Program Builder using their departmental or Scootle login details and the Program Builder is accessible from NESA's website using the following link:
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/programming

A reminder that implementation of the new Chinese syllabus is in 2019 (for Years 7 and 9) and in 2020 (for Years 8 and 10).

Sydney University is seeking 7 practicum placements for Chinese. The practicum placements are second placements for fourth year combined degree students. The dates for the placement are 7 May to 8 June (25 days).

If you are interested and available to take on a Japanese student teacher during these periods, please contact the practicum coordinator at your school. Alternatively, please contact the Professional Experience Office within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at Sydney University at profexp.secondary@sydney.edu.au

Macquarie University have a number of students who are urgently seeking practicum placements in Chinese.

Placements are available in a combination of substantial blocks and weekly visits and are ideally one hour travel from the home. Details of the students are listed below:
- 4th year female student based in the Central Coast needs 60 days of practicum placement
- 4th year female student based in Sydney's Northern Beaches needs 60 days of practicum placement
- 4th year female student based in Hornsby Heights needs 40 days of practicum placement
- 3rd year female student based in Eastwood needs 20 days of practicum placement.

If you are interested, please contact:
Kerry Klujin, Practicum Office
E: kerry.klujin@mq.edu.au  P: (02) 9850 8718
Alternatively, please contact Robyn Moloney.

Chatswood Public School is seeking casual Chinese language teachers.

Chatswood Public School is a dynamic school that offers a comprehensive Chinese language and cultural program, including a Confucius Classroom.

Please email your resume in PDF format to Assistant Principal Rebecca Barker at rebecca.barker@det.nsw.edu.au if you would like to express your interest.​​

Normanhurst Boys High School is seeking a 0.9 language teacher to cover long service leave for Term 1, 2018, with the possibility of extension. The applicant must be able to teach French and Mandarin or Japanese. If you are interested in the position, please contact Julie Dupuche.

Hurstville Public School is seeking a teacher of Chinese for two days a week in Term 4 2017 (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
If you would like to express your interest in this position please contact R/Deputy Principal, Rebecca Ingram, via email Rebecca.ingram3@det.nsw.edu.au or phone on 95873963.