As part of the celebrations for the Italian National Day, Bottegad'Arte Teatrale and the Co.As.It present C'era una volta un Maestro on Friday 3 June at 7.30pm. 
Tickets available for this free event at the following link: 
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cera-una-volta-un-maestro-tickets-24983234527
For further information email bottegateatrale@bigpond.com or phone 9564 0744. 

A Memorandum of Understanding on the co-operation in Italian language teaching was signed by the NSW Department  of Education and Consulate-General of the Republic of Italy on 11 May 2016.
The Memorandum recognises the achievements made so far and the importance of Italian language teaching and learning in NSW government schools. The main objectives are for mutual support and collaboration and co-operation in curriculum implementation, cultural activities and supporting professional learning activities for teachers of Italian.

.Dail McGilchrist, Executive Director, Learning and Teaching, NSW Department of Education and Dr Arturo Arcano Consul-General of Italy signing the Memorandum of Understanding.

Representatives from organisations that support the teaching and learning  of Italian in NSW government schools were present  at the signing:
​Mike Tom, A/Director Secondary Education
Nina Conomos, Community Languages Schools Program Coordinator
Jason Miezis Director Early Learning and Primary Education
Elisabeth Robertson A/Languages and Culture Coordinator, Secondary
Dail McGilchrist, Executive Director, Learning and Teaching
Dott. Arturo Arcano Consul-General of Italy, Italian Consulate
Anna Rita Tamponi Director of Educational and Cultural Office, Italian Embassy
Thomas Camporeale General Manager, Co.As.It.
Sara Villella Learning and Business Development Manager, Co.As.It.
Marilynn Ramsey A/Leader Secondary Education
Enrichetta Parolin, Languages Officer
Amanda Davis, Languages Advisor, Early Learning and Primary Education

• Michael Clyne Memorial Lecture: 
  Challenging the monolingual mindset
  Thursday 12 May 4.30-6pm
  Room 351 Education Building
  University of Sydney
  Speaker: Professor John Hajek
  Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities director Professor John Hajek presents the latest Australian research into language teaching in Years K–12.
  

• John Hajek is Professor of Italian and a linguist in The University of Melbourne School of Languages and Linguistics. He has held research fellowships in the UK and Australia and is currently director of both the Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross-cultural Communication, and the Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities.


• To register and for more information;

http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/making-more-of-languages-challenging-the-monolingual-mindset

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Past trial papers are available on order from ILTA.(Order form attached)
2016 trial paper will be available for distribution during Term 2 holidays. If you would like to order a trial paper for 2016 and become a member of ILTA, form is attached below for this as well.

Please be informed that if your school would like a trial paper for this year, forms should be returned NO LATER than the 1st June 2016. This ensures that the trial paper is sent out to all members on time, without last minute payments. Thank you in anticipation for your support in this matter.

Membership Form, electronic copies would also be appreciated. Simply complete the form, save as a .pdf and return to this email address. ilta.nsw.au@gmail.com
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Details regarding the 2016 MLTA NSW short film competition LINGUAFEST are now available on the MLTA NSW website. This is a great opportunity to encourage students to combine their language, film production and digital technology skills. For further information go to: http://www.mltansw.asn.au/events-2/linguafest/
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