The Languages and Culture team has published new resources to support teachers of Stages 4 and 5 in implementing the new syllabuses.
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We have published the following resources:

• - sample assessment tasks which showcase how to assess a range of outcomes and macro skills through authentic tasks
• - information and resources to support intercultural understanding and communication
• - sample scope and sequences for Stage 4 Indonesian and Modern Greek.

Remember, all K-10 language syllabuses (2017 and later) are underpinned by the Languages K-10 Framework so it's worth looking at materials for all languages, not just the one/s you teach.

Our support continues and we will add more materials as they become available.

All our resources are housed on our website.

The Language Teacher Network – Sydney South West will hold its Term 4 meeting on Thursday 5 December. The meeting will take the form of a 2-hour teacher identified professional learning. The focus of this session will be to support teachers to cater for students with additional needs and or disabilities in the languages classroom. 

Date: Thursday 5 December 2019
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Venue: Holroyd High School
Enrolment via MyPL: search for course code NR25534 and select session Term 4 Languages Network Meeting (Sydney South West)

All language teachers living or working in the area are welcome to attend.

For further information please contact Suzanne Safi or call 9631 9410.

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are invited from teachers wishing to be considered for offsite positions.

In 2020, NSW School of Languages will pilot employing experienced language teachers who will remain in their ‘home school’ to teach students using a range of web conferencing software, a learning management system and a range of online and collaboration tools. 

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 pages in length should be submitted to Ms Tomoko Takahata, A/Deputy Principal by 5pm on Monday 25 November 2019 at Tomoko.Takahata@det.nsw.edu.au
 
Please see attached information and EOI.

NESA has published information on preparing Year 11 assessment programs for 2020. You can find advice on: 
- developing school-based assessment programs in Stage 6, including checklists for teachers
- formal assessment schedules
- adjustments for students with a disability. 

Check your syllabus "Assessment and Reporting" documents available on syllabus pages for course specific requirements. 

Expressions of interest (EOIs) are invited from teachers wishing to be considered for a casual or temporary position in Stages 5 and 6 Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or EAL/D from 29 January 2020.

These positions with be located at 35 West St Petersham.

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 pages in length, should be submitted to Ms TomokoTakahata, A/Deputy Principal by 4pm on Friday 6 December 2019 at Tomoko.Takahata@det.nsw.edu.au

Please see attached information and EOI.

The Language Teacher Network – Sydney Greater West will hold its Term 4 meeting on Monday 9 December at the Ponds High School. The focus will be on:
- analysing task elements
- looking at supporting the role of languages and culture, presented by Kate Wang (Rouse Hill HS).

When: Monday 9 December 2019
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Venue: The Ponds High School
Enrol on MyPL: Browse NR25534​ and select Language teacher network – Sydney Greater West – Term 4 2019
Contact: Amanda Singh 

All language teachers working or living in the area are welcome to attend. 

Mulwaree High School is a large high school of 940 students in Goulburn with a very positive school culture. A temporary contract position is available for 2020 for a language teacher. Currently the school delivers Mandarin and would prefer to continue with this language as there are many resources available. However,  if a Mandarin teacher is not available, the school would be happy to consider another language option for 2020.

The load would be Year 8-10 for Mandarin, or Year 8 only for any other language.

If required, the school can assist with finding accommodation.

To express interest or to learn more about the position, please contact Judith Stuart (Principal) via email or on 0475 833 551 or Russell Lieschke (R/Principal) via email or on 02 4821 4499. Please send your CV and your expression of interest (see attached) to Russell Lieschke by 5pm on 22 November 2019.

Puss in boots, a bilingual interactive puppet show by Carrousel Theatre, will be touring in NSW from Monday 15 to Friday 26 June 2020. Book now for your 2020 bilingual show available in French, Italian, German or Spanish. It is suitable for primary and secondary schools, up to Year 8. We adapt the language of the show to suit the age group attending.
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Price: $6.90 (+ GST) per student.

Contact 03 93765527, email or view the website for more information.