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Workshop for newly appointed Languages teachers

30/1/2014

Dear colleagues
The New Languages teachers and their Supervisors workshop will be held on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th March 2014 at the Sebel Hotel Surry Hills from 8.30-4.00 each day. Information about the course is attached.
Teachers are asked to apply through MYPL@EDUusing the following link :
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/docprs/viewEvent.do?eventId=70665
Please put these dates in your diaries and notify other NSW DEC Languages colleagues who have been appointed to permanent positions since 2012 to contact me if interested in attending.
All New Language Teachers and their Supervisors are asked to also complete the attached application forms and return by email to Gina Doukas georgina.doukas@det.nsw.edu.auby COB 14th March 2014.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you require any further information

Gina Doukas
NALSSP Languages Officer
Learning and Leadership Directorate, Secondary Education
T: (02) 9244 5502
georgina.doukas@det.nsw.edu.au

From the Nihongo Tanken Centre

30/1/2014

Welcome back to term 1.
I hope you had a relaxing holiday.
2014 Bookings
If you are interested in bringing your students to our centre, please let us know to secure your preferred date. Currently, there are plenty of days available in Term 1.
For the booking procedure, please refer to our web site under Bookings.
If you have any questions, please contact me.

April HSC Workshop (Continuers: 15th and 16th, Beginners 22nd and 23rd April)
Thank you very much for your interest and for organising the registration forms for your students.
(Please refer to the file attached for the workshop information. This information was posted on this blog on 12/12/2013.)

The Beginners’ workshop still has a number of places available but the Continuers workshop is filling up
quickly.Please let me know if you are interested in the workshops at your earliest convenience to avoid
disappointment.

Have a wonderful Term 1.
We are really looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Mieko Shida
Coordinator
Nihongo Tanken Japanese Language Centre
Learning & Leadership Directorate
21 Hunter St, Kirrawee NSW 2232
T: (02) 9542 5745 F: (02) 9542 5749
E: nihongo.tanken@det.nsw.edu.au

Seeking feedback on video tutorials

28/1/2014

Wendy Bellamy has created some online tutorials and would appreciate your feedback
as to whether these sort of clips would lighten your workload and also provide an online
support for your students. Any comments, criticism, improvements that would
help with the teaching of Japanese etc.

http://youtu.be/6ewOFA9kDqM

http://youtu.be/g5ZI4yVakIk

http://youtu.be/hudijigL2cQ

wendy.bellamy1@det.nsw.edu.au

Seeking information about Beppu

24/1/2014

I would like to ask teachers if they have been to Beppu and taken students there. Looking for accommodation
and attractions.
Cheers
Shirlee Rowland shirlza@rocketmail.com

Position vacant: The Japan Foundation, Sydney

24/1/2014

Publicity Coordinator

The position description can be accessed via the Japan Foundation homepage: www.jpf.org.au

Elicia O'Reilly | Program Coordinator
elicia_oreilly@jpf.org.au

Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange Dept.
The Japan Foundation, Sydney
02 8239 0060
www.jpf.org.au

Animated short film about Fukushima

24/1/2014

http://globalvoicesonline.org/2014/01/10/abita-animated-short-film-about-fukushima-children/

Hayao Miyazaki's final masterpiece in cinemas Feb 27

24/1/2014

Hayao Miyazaki’s final masterpiece The Wind Rises, is in cinemas Feb 27 2014.
For the trailer and more on The Wind Rises and the works of Hayao Miyazaki, visit: www.thewindrises.com.au

Destination FlavourJapan with Adam Liaw now available on DVD

24/1/2014

Now available on DVD
Destination Flavour- Japan
http://www.sbs.com.au/shop/product/category/DVDs/10101/Destination-Flavour-Japan

Vale Sue Burnham

24/1/2014

I am sure NSW teachers will be very sad to hear of the passing of Sue Burnham last weekend.
I know many of you are using the inspiring resources and textbooks she has created over many years: Kimono, Ima and Hai to name a few. She was a trailblazer in Japanese studies, a greatly valued and appreciated teacher, a highly regarded mentor and an inspirational educator and creator of innovative teaching
materials.
She was highly influential in the development and enhancement of Japanese language education in Australia and internationally.

Her positive spirit will be sadly
missed.

Sally

Seeking casual teaching

16/1/2014

Contact Details
suzannesmith@internode.on.net...(02) 9984 9848

I am seeking casual teaching work across all faculties, but especially in LOTE in 2014.
I was employed on a PPT basis at Mackellar GC NBSC at Manly Vale for 21 years, teaching Japanese, German and French.
Since 2009 I have been working on a casual basis at most DEC High Schools on the Lower Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore,
across all faculties, but especially in LOTE. These include the Forest HS, Freshwater SC, Mackellar GC, Mosman HS, Narrabeen Sports HS and Pittwater HS...
Davidson HS, Killarney HHS, Willoughby GHS and Cheltenham GHS.
I live in Collaroy Plateau but I am willing to drive beyond the Northern Beaches if necessary.