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Je suis Australienne - Dr. Rosemary Lancaster
Dr. Rosemary Lancaster, a former lecturer at UWA has written a book titled Je suis Australienne. Download the form if you are interested.
Download: Je suis Australienne. [EN] 3.07.09 — 409.5 kb — PDF
CAP-FIPF Congress 2010
Here is the latest news on the CAP-FIPF Conference in December 2010. Attached is the second call for papers.
The organising commission also needs volunteers to assist committees in their responsibilities and to contribute to smooth running of the International French Congress in December 2010.
Download: Appel a volontaires [EN] 6.12.09 — 149 kb
Download: SYDNEY 2010 Deuxieme Appel 18 02 2010 [EN] 22.02.10 — 6.2 Mb
WINNERS OF CALENDAR COMPETITION 2009
Congratulations to all the winning entries and to all the students who participated. We received many fantastic submissions and it was very difficult to decide. Well done!
Download: Sticker Winners 2009 [EN] 31.10.09 — 31 kb
RUDD GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS LANGUAGES EDUCATION
20/10/2009 - Media Release - Rudd Government supports languages education in schools
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today announced funding of $46,000 through the School Languages Program (SLP), to extend and update the 2005-2008 National Statement and Plan for Languages Education in Australian Schools.
Download: Rudd Government supports languages education in schools. [EN] 31.10.09 — 19.5 kb
Programme on ABC Radio about language teaching in Australian schools
Hear Jo Lo Bianco on Radio National discussing language teaching in Australian schools:
http://www.abc.net..au/rn/lifematters/stories/2009/2701101.htm
See also the link to the recent report: http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/AER_54-SecondLanguagesAndAustralianSchooling.pdf
[EN] 31.10.09 — 1.5 kb
C.A.P. - F.I.P.F. Conference in Sydney in 2010
C.A.P. - F.I.P.F. French Teachers Conference will take place in Sydney from 2 to 6 December 2010. To find out more information, click on the attached documents.
Download: C.A.P. - F.I.P.F. Conference 2010 [EN] 
17.08.09 — 228.7 kb
Download: C.A.P.F.I.P.F. Conference 2010 [EN] 
17.08.09 — 221.7 kb
The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad 2010
Find attached the 2010 information sheet and registration form for the Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad.
Download: Registration Form 2010 [EN] 8.11.09 — 134.2 kb
Download: Information Sheet 2010 [EN] 8.11.09 — 145 kb
STICKERS 2009 SAMPLE PAGE & ORDER FORM
View a sample page of the new stickers created with the designs of the 2009 Sticker Competition Winners.
Download: 2009 STICKERS SAMPLE PAGE [EN] 8.11.09 — 1.5 Mb
Download: STICKER ORDER FORM [EN] 6.12.09 — 25 kb
Australian National Curriculum for Languages Survey, participate by 14 November 2009.
This message has come through from the MLTAV. Please consider participation in the online survey. It only takes 18 minutes to complete. You only have to check boxes and may leave a comment if you wish. It is an easy way to have some say in the Australian Curriculum for Languages.
"The MLTAV is currently obtaining national feedback via our Online Survey - ’Possible features of the new Australian National Curriculum for Languages - Have your say!’. This feedback will be used in consultations around the development of the Australian National Curriculum for Languages.
The survey will be closing on the 14 November - please take the opportunity to respond! THANK YOU very much to those who have already taken the time to complete the survey.
To access the survey (and instructions to assist you in completing the survey accurately), follow this link: http://mltav.asn.au/phpsurvey/index.php?sid=87 "
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE CONGRES CAP-FIPF 2010
This is the Call for Papers for the Conference for French Teachers in 2010.
Please see attachment to find out the themes and the requirements for papers, how and where to send your proposed paper.
Download: CALL FOR PAPERS [EN] 30.11.09 — 230.3 kb
Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers
News in Brief September 2009 Issue
Download: News in Brief [EN] 6.12.09 — 82.9 kb
La Rainnette 14 - février 2010
Here is the latest newsletter from Gilles Berger at la Maison de Ste Claire. Gilles was our guest speaker at the TOFA Stage at El Caballo Bianco in 2009.
Download: La Rainnette 14 - février 2010 [EN] 22.02.10 — 363.8 kb
Fete de la Francophonie 2010
Here is some info about the next fête de la Francophonie from FIPF, your international organisation for teachers of French. Franc-parler.org ( http://www.francparler.org)
PL at AISWA
Here are the information flyers for the latest PL organised by Claire Leong at AISWA. It is available for AISWA teachers of course, but even CEO and DET teachers can attend these sessions! Merci Claire! Visit the AISWA site to register for these sessions.
Download: Many Languages One Methodology [EN] 22.02.10 — 289.1 kb
Download: Leadership in Languages [EN] 22.02.10 — 403.3 kb
Download: Engaging Boys [EN] 22.02.10 — 247.6 kb
Download: Motivating Students - Languages [EN] 22.02.10 — 418.6 kb
French Film Festival 2010
Here is the latest news from the Alliance Française regarding the school screenings for the French Film Festival of 2010. Sylvie Dallier, the Directrice of the Alliance Française would be delighted to visit you and your students at your school. Please contact the Alliance Française to arrange a visit.
Download: French Film Festival 2010 [EN] 22.02.10 — 202.8 kb
Languages in Education Newsletter, Volume 4 Number 1, 11 February 2010
Here is the latest Languages in Education Newsletter, Volume 4 Number 1, 11 February 2010 from the Australian Council of State Schools Organisations. (ACSSO) (Click on the ACSSO to view the newsletter.)
MLTAWA Sundowner 2010
The MLTAWA annual SUNDOWNER will be held on Wednesday 24 March at 4pm. More details are yet to come, but you can mark it in your diary now!
THE FOURTH CLS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CLaSIC 2010
Here is the information for the call for papers for the fourth CLS International Conference CLaSIC 2010 from 2 - 4 December 2010 in Singapore.
Download: THE FOURTH CLS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CLaSIC 2010 : CALL FOR PAPERS [EN] 22.02.10 — 445.4 kb
Langugae Perfect Free trial
Here is some information from Craig Smith about an offer of a free trial of Language Perfect. Craig Smith introduced Language Perfect at the TOFA Stage in 2009 at El Caballo Bianco.
Download: Language Perfect Free Trial [EN] 22.02.10 — 15.1 kb
Explore language and culture through international films
Click here for information on some films that appear in Festival 10 here in Perth.
Latest from ACARA
Here is the latest circulation from ACARA.
Download: Stakeholder letter re release of drafts 080210 final [EN] 22.02.10 — 64.1 kb
The Andrich Review of the Curriculum Framework
This is a VERY important document that ALL associations should read and discuss....please read and discuss.
The Andrich Review of the Curriculum Framework for curriculum, assessment and reporting purposes in Western Australian schools, with particular reference to years Kindergarten to Year 10 was released late last year. It focuses on curriculum, assessment and reporting policies and procedures in Western Australian schools. It was established because of changes to Commonwealth and State education policies, especially those made since the introduction of the Curriculum Framework in 1998. It acknowledges new directions in Commonwealth and State and other significant recent developments including the raising of the school leaving age and the introduction of new courses for Years 11 and 12 students for the Western Australian Certificate of Education.
Download: The Andrich Review of the Curriculum Framework [EN] 22.02.10 — 343 kb
Jane Elliott Positive Schools Conference 2010
Here is a brochure for the Jane Elliott Positive Schools Conference 2010 .
Download: Jane Elliott Positive Schools Conference 2010 [EN] 22.02.10 — 462.2 kb
FIPLV Timeline 2010-2012
Find attached a list of important dates and events related to the International Federation of Language Teacher Associations in 2010-2012.
Download: FIPLV Timeline 2010-2012 [EN] 5.03.10 — 61.5 kb
Resources Provided by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs offers some resources for teachers of French. Go to:
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/audiovisuel-educatif_12129 to find a list of resources available. To obtain some of those resources you would need to write to Virginie Dourlet from the French Embassy in Australia. More details attached.
Download: French resources [EN] 5.03.10 — 30.5 kb
White Ribbon Day Everyday
An opportunity for teachers, principals, policymakers and others concerned with violence against girls and women, and marginalised boys and men, to attend a lecture and/ or participate in workshops which demonstrate some of the ways in which teachers and schools can work with boys to address social problems associated with violence.
Download: violence [EN] 5.03.10 — 142 kb
Download: Violence [EN] 5.03.10 — 160.6 kb
Reunion Island Exchange 2010
The WA/La Réunion Student Exchange (inc) is an annual reciprocal hosting programme for students of French in Western Australian schools and students of English in La Réunion. It involves a four-week stay in Australia, in late December/January, for La Réunion students. Follow the link to find out more.
Download: Reunion Exchange [EN] 8.03.10 — 248.8 kb
2010 as the International Year for the - message from the FIPLV
Dear Colleagues
We are delighted to inform you, if you were not already aware, that the United Nations has identified 2010 as the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures.
Following on from 2008, the International Year of Languages, this is another golden opportunity to take advantage of the year and the accompanying activities of UNESCO.
In its inclusion of the relevant document 35 C/55 on its website, UNESCO is seeking suggestions under four specific themes, the first of which is:
(i) promoting reciprocal knowledge of cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity
We exhort you to discuss this among your members, consider local activities and the possibility of tendering suggestions to UNESCO.
Kind regards
Denis Denis Cunningham, FACE Secretary General Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes (FIPLV) and Linguapax Advisory Board Member PO Box 216 Belgrave 3160 Australia