Learning Languages wallchart - have you got one?
21 Sept 2008
If you haven't got a Learning Languages Wallchart yet for our new learning area (Item #11282) then you can get one (FREE) by contacting Wickliffe Ltd, Freephone 0800 660 662, Freefax 0800 660 663. email orders@thechair.minedu.govt.nzTo view a PDF copy online first, go to http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/the_new_zealand_curriculum/learning_areas/learning_languages/resources.
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National Online Language Teachers' Survey Deadline extended
20 July 2008
As well as being the current president of NZALT, Adèle Scott is also taking on PhD research which will be of benefit to the Association for years to come. The Executive of NZALT encourages you to complete this survey which will provide data for the first time ever on the nature of the languages teaching profession in New Zealand schools.A live link to this survey will be available here from 8 Aug until 1 Sept. Please tell your language teacher colleagues and friends, especially those who are not members of NZALT. For more information click here.
To participate in the survey click here. |
NZALT
Vocabulary Olympics
4 August 2008
Members have received an email advertising this event, run jointly by NZALT and Language Perfect. Click on the link above for a free trial and to enrol your students for this.
To register your school for Language Perfect click here.
To go to the home page for NZALT Vocabulary Olympics click here.
The designers of Language Perfect are continually refining their product and welcome your suggestions. Click here to send them a message or use the feedback page on the Language Perfect website.
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Language Perfect designers receive ICT award
4 August 2008
NZALT congratulates Craig and Shane Smith on being awarded the ComputerWorld Excellence Award, Young ICT category last week. Those of you who attended conference will have seen Craig and Shane's software 'Language Perfect' being demonstrated.
To read more about this award and some feedback from teachers using the softwareClick here |
NZALT Language Bumper Stickers
30 July 2008
Produced for International Year of Languages in
Australia, these vibrant 24 x 6cm stickers will be a bright addition to any car, classroom or dreary window with the message of Languages.
Buy 5 and get one free!Click here to view the stickers and to download an order form |
FIPLV award presented to Gail Spence
28 July 2008
At the recent NZALT Biennial Conference, Gail Spence was presented with the prestigious FIPLV Award for her outstanding service to language teaching in this country. Click here to read about it. |
Results of NZALT 'Design a Stamp' Competition announced
19 July 2008
NZALT is pleased to announce the following students as winners of this year's 'Design a Stamp' Competition.Years 1 - 6 : Benjamin Sharp, King's School, Auckland
Years 7 & 8 : Tainui Wharawhara, Dilworth Junior Campus, Auckland
Years 9 & 10 : Emily Harris, Wainuiomata High School, Wellington
Years 11 - 13 : Georgia Allen, Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch
Click here to view the winning designs. |
Advertising in the New Zealand Language Teacher
12 June 2008
If you know of businesses or groups who would be interested in placing an advertisement in the New Zealand Language Teacher journal, please pass on this information to them. Click on the link above to read details.
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Study award for teachers of Chinese
10 June 2008
Scholarships are available to New Zealand teachers of Chinese, for intensive Chinese language and culture programmes at the University of Peking in January 2009. Click on the link for further information. |
Strategic Plan 2008 - 2012
2 June 2008
Some of you will have attended presentations by your Regional Officer regarding this plan. You can now read it in full here. Members are asked to give feedback regarding the Strategic Plan by filling in an online survey.
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Notice of remits to be presented at the AGM in Wellington in July - please read
27 May 2008
At the 2008 AGM in Wellington on 8 July, three remits will be presented to members for their consideration and approval. Click on the header link to read the remits.To read the notice of the meeting click here. |
Conference update : Travel Grant for Teachers of Japanese
16 May 2008
Funding for travel to Conference is available for teachers of Japanese through the Sasakawa Fellowship Fund. Click on the header link to read more about this. |
Student Competition 2008
08 May 2008
NZALT''s student competition for 2008 is a Design a Stamp competition. For further details click here |
Notice of Annual General Meeting, 2008
06 May 2008
Notice is given of the Annual General Meeting for 2008 to take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday 8 July at Wellington Girls' College. For further information click here |
Nomination for positions on NZALT Executive
24 April 2008
The positions of Secretary, Vice-President, Regional Officer (Auckland) and Regional Officer (Otago/Southland) will become vacant in July this year. We are looking for people to fill these positions. Click here to read more. |
Notes from Executive Meeting, 29-30 March 2008
20 April 2008
Notes of discussion points from the March NZALT Executive Meeting are available. |
Membership subscription refunds
20 April 2008
As part of our membership incentive scheme, six lucky members have been drawn from those who had paid their 2008 sub before 1 March 2008. The following members will receive a refund of their subs for this
year :
- Ngaire Hickey, Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch
- Elin King, Awatapu College, Palmerston North
- Heather Reeves, Avondale College, Auckland
- Raewyn Birss, James Hargest High School, Invercargill
- Pip Feast, Cambridge High School, Cambridge
- Florence Barber-Voillaume, Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland |
NZALT Executive meets
01 March 2008
NZALT Executive meets three times a year. The next meeting of the NZALT Executive is on the weekend of 29 and 30 March. If you wish to make representation to the Executive on any matter, please contact your Regional Officer, who acts as your representative. |
2008 Subscription now due
03 February 08
Your 2008 invoice has been sent out electronically. It contains instructions for payment of this year's subs. Click on the link above to log in to the payments page.
If your email address has changed or you have not provided NZALT with a current email address, you will need to contact the webmaster.
We are again offering an incentive for you to pay your subs early. Pay your subscription by 28 February and you will be in the draw to get your subs refunded. Six lucky members will be drawn at the March Executive meeting.
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New NZ Curriculum - New Learning Area
09 November 2007
The Minister of Education launched the new NZ Curriculum this week. To read a response from NZALT President, Adele Scott, click here |
Professional Development Award Applications
15 December 2007
Remember that applications for the NZALT Professional Development Award and the NZALT Speak Up Award close on 28 February 2008.
For further information click on the header link above. |
