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The NSW Department of Education is excited to launch the Arabic Stage 4 resource set  to support the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus. The fully-resourced unit is for Term 3 , so you can explore it straight after the holidays!   The resources can be found on the Languages website  and include: Stages 4 and 5 sample scope and sequences Stage 4 sample unit of work - This is where I live (هذا هو المكان الذي أعيش فيه) student-friendly infographics for each scope and sequence and the unit of work 29 ready-to-go activities with resources and answer sheets. In the launch session on Tuesday 22 July, the team will: walk you through the new Arabic resource set explore how the resources align with the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus, in terms of content and pedagogy discuss how you can use them in implementing the new syllabus answer questions you may have. Enrol via MyPL Date:  Tuesday 22 July 2025 Time:  3:30-4 pm via Microsoft Teams Course code:  NR44209 Session name:  Launch of Arabic resources

If you're a languages teacher 7-12 in a NSW public school, do you know you can join the Languages statewide staffroom ? This collaborative, collegial and supportive space enables teachers to contact the Languages and Culture team directly, and connect with each other. You can share and receive ideas and resources, seek and offer help, and catch up on all the latest news. There is also a huge library of community-shared resources.

The Languages and Culture team at the NSW Department of Education is running a session on Unleashing creativity: the many uses of Canva , designed to show how to use Canva to support teaching and learning in the languages context. In the meeting, the team will explore: Canva basics top tips and tricks for creating the best possible product  advanced features for complex presentations. Please enrol via MyPL: Course code:  NR29242 Date: Tuesday 27 May Time:  4-5 pm   All professional learning (PL) completed through MyPL will be automatically recorded in your eTAMS log, so there's no need to maintain a separate professional log. If you access the meeting directly via the link below, you will need to log manually on eTAMS. Meeting link

The Japan Foundation, Sydney is running an intensive seminar from 29 September to 2 October. The seminar will assist teachers to develop their language skills, increase their confidence, explore teaching ideas and strategies, and network. More information can be found online .

A free Indonesian HSC Speaking Practice Day is being held on Saturday 2 August at Monte Sant'Angelo Mercy College in North Sydney. All students and teachers are welcome to attend. See the attached flyer for further information and register via this link .

The NSW Department of Education is excited to launch their Modern Greek Stage 4 resource set  to support the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus. The resources can be found on the Languages website  and include: Stages 4 and 5 sample scope and sequences Stage 4 sample unit of work - Do you like school? ( Σου αρέσει το σχολείο; ) student-friendly infographics for each scope and sequence and the unit of work 28 ready-to-go activities with resources and answer sheets. In the launch session on Wednesday 11 June, the team will: walk you through the new Modern Greek resource set explore how the resources align with the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus, in terms of content and pedagogy discuss how you can use them in implementing the new syllabus answer questions you may have. Enrol via MyPL Date:  Wednesday 11 June 2025 Time:  3:30-4 pm via Microsoft Teams Course code:  NR44209 Session name:  Launch of Modern Greek resources

The Languages and Culture team has just published their recording of their Term 2 statewide staff meeting, Unleashing creativity: the many uses of Canva . Here is the link to the recording  which contains direct links to each feature demonstrated in the presentation, so you can go back and watch it at your own pace. The features included are:  accessing and editing templates for your context creating a presentation from scratch adding a timer to your presentation creating QR codes for collaboration or resource sharing keyboard shortcuts formatting tips and tricks changing the language setting refining your search for images and content for your language uploading your own content tips for copying and pasting from Canva using the 'Framing' feature ways to collaborate on Canva adding audio to presentations adding video to presentations creating animations using your phone as a remote control.

Junta de Castilla y León: Talleres para profesores innovadores  is offering free online workshops on Saturdays in May. Information about the workshops can be found on the attached flyer.  If you are interested in attending these workshops, please complete the form . Registrations close on Wednesday 7 May. Participants will receive a YouTube link to access the sessions synchronously or asynchronously. Junta de Castilla y León  will certify attendance once all sessions have concluded. It will be possible to watch the sessions during the week following each Saturday and be able to register the attendance during that time to request the certificate of attendance.

NAFT is running a study skills day for Beginners, Continuers and Extension students on Saturday 24 May at Ascham School. The times are: Continuers : 8:30-11:35 am Beginners : 8:30-11:20 am Extension : 12:05-2:30 pm. The cost is $30 for Beginners or Continuers, and $44 for Continuers and Extension. Teachers must be in attendance with a ratio of 1 teacher per 10 students. Students who are not able to attend in person may attend via Teams at the same charge as physically attending.  Full details and registration on the NAFT website . Registrations close on 15 May.

MEXT scholarship applications are now , and close 3 June 2025. The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships - Undergraduate and Research 2026 applications are now both open . The   deadline   for both categories is 5pm Tuesday 3 June 2025   (AEST). Applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. Please note well that the submission method is different to previous years. Application forms and details  are available on the Embassy of Japan website https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_mext_scholarship_en.html   There is a very useful READ FIRST: "Application Instructions" document for each scholarship on the above webpage. People interested in applying should read these instructions first, together with the information accessible via the ''Application Documents" link on the same page. Any enquiries should be addressed to the MEXT Scholarship Coordinator at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra via (02) 6272 7252 or cultural-application@cb.mofa.go.jp

From April 28 to June 13, you and your students can enjoy some of the most celebrated German films for children and teens. 🎞 THE CHAOS SISTERS AND PENGUIN PAUL 🎞 THE DOOR-TO-DOOR BOOKSTORE 🎞 WINNERS 🎞 CIRCUS BOY Lively, accompanying materials are available, specially developed by us for your German language classroom. Kino for Kids is part of the HSBC German Film  Festival 2025 .  Visit the Goethe website for full details.

Have you registered yet for the department's upcoming Modern Languages Conference - Time to thrive: Empowering teachers and engaging students yet? Th e Languages and Culture team is hosting the conference on 9 May, and registrations close 2 May . The conference is followed by a range of regional network events, bringing conference content to a range of venues across NSW. For full details, please refer to our earlier post .