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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 .

Time to thrive: Empowering teachers and engaging students Are you a languages teacher 7-12 at a NSW public school? The Languages and Culture team at the Department of Education is holding their Modern Languages Conference on 9 May at Parramatta .  Please see the attached agenda and a short description of each session to help you with your registration. You can register at the VMS website and the cost to attend is $50. For the first time ever, the event is followed by 4 regional network events and a virtual network event , where the team will deliver selected content from the conference. These events are also for languages teachers 7-12 at NSW public schools. Registration for these events are via MyPL - enter the course code NR25838, then select the appropriate event. The agendas for the network events are also attached. The cost to attend a regional network event is $45. The network events are as follows: 13 May - Hunter (Maitland Education Office)  and South Coast (Narooma High School) 17 May - Virtual (online, for rural and remote colleagues without a local event near them) 22 May - Central West   (Young High School)  and Mid North Coast (Coffs Harbour High School) The conference and network events address standards 6.1.2, 6.2.2 and 7.4.2. All events are for DoE teachers 7-12 only.

The NSW Department of Education has just published sample scope and sequences for Stages 4 and 5  in 8 languages, which summarise grammar, vocabulary and structures . Their aim is to support your planning in preparing students for the Stage 6 Continuers course To find them, just go to the Planning, programming and assessing languages 7-10 webpage  and then select your language.

The Sydney North West and West language teacher network Term 1 meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 March 4:00-5:30 pm . At the meeting we will be discussing your syllabus implementation journey - what is working and what is not. We will also be holding a brief TeachMeet on games.  Please enrol via MyPL: Course code:  NR25533 Event:   Sydney North West and West network Term 1 meeting  Date:  Wednesday 26 March 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Delivery mode : Face-to-face  Venue: Melonba High School, 20 Kaluta Avenue, Melonba   Please park on Kaluta Avenue as there is no access to the staff carpark. For more information please contact Alicia North .

Sydney CBD network Term 1 language network meeting will be held on Thursday 20 March 2025 4:00-5:00 pm . Your participation in this meeting will provide a valuable opportunity to connect and collaborate with language teachers and can contribute one hour of PD towards maintaining accreditation. Please enrol via MyPL: Course code:  NR38472 Event:   Sydney CBD Language Teachers Network Meeting, Term 1  Date:  Thursday 20 March 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Delivery mode : Face-to-face and online (Microsoft Teams link is available below) Content: What is happening in 2025 Presenter: Ke Fan Venue: NSW School of Languages or Online via TEAMS   You can attend in person at NSW School of Languages or join the meeting online by clicking on this meeting link . Parking is available on West St or in our staff car park. Follow the signs to the A1 classroom. The school  is located between Lewisham and Petersham train stations. Please enter via the gate located on 35 West St.   You are more than welcome to share this information with any other language teachers/educators who are interested in attending.   If you have any further questions, please contact Ke Fan  or phone 02 9381 4823.

The Languages and Culture team has shared the recording of their Term 1 statewide staff meeting and if you love technology, it's a treasure trove of ideas! The session explored 10 engaging ways to use ICT tools in the languages classroom , including: the benefits of using ICT for students and teachers the 'toolbox' theory for using ICT tools in the classroom a range of ICT tools to assist with noise management, timing activities, encouraging participation, creating groups, vocabulary building, formative assessment, collaborative writing, recording spoken text, building listening skills, and intercultural immersion and authentic experiences.   Here is the recording of the meeting .   ICT tools referred to in the meeting that you might like to check out are: Slido Bouncy balls – manage classroom noise with bouncing balls! Calm Counter Classroomscreen Online-Stopwatch Wheel of names Team Picker Wheel Bubbl.us – create mind maps Canva Blooket Gimkit Quizizz AhaSlides Microsoft Forms Socrative Padlet Canva whiteboard Clipchamp Walking tours on YouTube Google Earth Digital Learning Selector . Happy exploring! 🤩