WAMGLTA
West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association (Inc.)
WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES?
- To promote the teaching and study of the Modern Greek language in Western Australia.
- To provide a forum in which issues affecting Modern Greek language teachers and teaching are discussed.
- To undertake activities designed to extend the knowledge of members on all aspects of the Modern Greek language and teaching methodology.
- To organise appropriate activities for students of the Modern Greek language.
- To edit and publish or arrange for the editing and publication of materials to assist members and students of Modern Greek.
AND MORE!
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WAMGLTA Overview
Background
The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA) was founded by Greek government-appointed teacher, Mr Pavlos Iosifidis, and long-term educator, leader, and researcher of Modern Greek in WA, Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis to create equity for Modern Greek in the context of other languages that already had their own incorporated associations. On 24 August 2016, WAMGLTA was incorporated, holding its first official meeting on 16 November of that same year.
Purpose
Through its membership, WAMGLTA unites all educational providers in WA that offer Modern Greek, supporting the individual and collective efforts of teachers, and other members of the Greek and wider community, in the learning and teaching of the Modern Greek language and culture.
Objectives
The Association’s objects are:
(a) To promote the teaching and study of the Modern Greek language in Western Australia;
(b) To provide a forum in which issues affecting Modern Greek language teachers and teaching are discussed;
(c) To undertake activities designed to extend the knowledge of members on all aspects of the Modern Greek language and teaching methodology;
(d) To organise appropriate activities for students of the Modern Greek language;
(e) To edit and publish or arrange for the editing and publication of materials to assist members and students of Modern Greek;
(f) To raise funds by subscription, donation and grants from government and private sources to aid the activities of The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA);
(g) To assist members to extend employment opportunities.
Events
WAMGLTA’s initiatives include Professional Learning on ‘Best Practice’ in the Greek Language Classroom, its annual WAMGLTA Speak Greek in June Competition for Pre-primary to Year 12 students of Modern Greek, a WAMGLTA website, and a quarterly newsletter, informing members of current events and progress.
WAMGLTA also supports international events such International Greek Language Day (9 February) and the annual Centre for the Greek Language (CGL) examinations. The Association is represented annually at the Greek Consular Wreath-laying Ceremonies at the War Memorial in Kings Park, commemorating Greek National Day (25 March), The Battle of Crete (20 May) and OXI Day (28 October).
Membership
Membership is open to teachers and students of Modern Greek but also to all stakeholders and persons interested in the maintenance and promotion of the Greek language and culture in WA. WAMGLTA is also a Single Language Association of the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of WA (MLTAWA), and the Professional Teaching Council of WA (PTCWA), from which it has received many awards over the years. To become a member, applicants must complete the WAMGLTA Membership Application form and pay the nominal fee of $20. Interested persons may contact the Chairperson at: [email protected]
Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis (WAMGLTA Chairperson)
Background
The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA) was founded by Greek government-appointed teacher, Mr Pavlos Iosifidis, and long-term educator, leader, and researcher of Modern Greek in WA, Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis to create equity for Modern Greek in the context of other languages that already had their own incorporated associations. On 24 August 2016, WAMGLTA was incorporated, holding its first official meeting on 16 November of that same year.
Purpose
Through its membership, WAMGLTA unites all educational providers in WA that offer Modern Greek, supporting the individual and collective efforts of teachers, and other members of the Greek and wider community, in the learning and teaching of the Modern Greek language and culture.
Objectives
The Association’s objects are:
(a) To promote the teaching and study of the Modern Greek language in Western Australia;
(b) To provide a forum in which issues affecting Modern Greek language teachers and teaching are discussed;
(c) To undertake activities designed to extend the knowledge of members on all aspects of the Modern Greek language and teaching methodology;
(d) To organise appropriate activities for students of the Modern Greek language;
(e) To edit and publish or arrange for the editing and publication of materials to assist members and students of Modern Greek;
(f) To raise funds by subscription, donation and grants from government and private sources to aid the activities of The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA);
(g) To assist members to extend employment opportunities.
Events
WAMGLTA’s initiatives include Professional Learning on ‘Best Practice’ in the Greek Language Classroom, its annual WAMGLTA Speak Greek in June Competition for Pre-primary to Year 12 students of Modern Greek, a WAMGLTA website, and a quarterly newsletter, informing members of current events and progress.
WAMGLTA also supports international events such International Greek Language Day (9 February) and the annual Centre for the Greek Language (CGL) examinations. The Association is represented annually at the Greek Consular Wreath-laying Ceremonies at the War Memorial in Kings Park, commemorating Greek National Day (25 March), The Battle of Crete (20 May) and OXI Day (28 October).
Membership
Membership is open to teachers and students of Modern Greek but also to all stakeholders and persons interested in the maintenance and promotion of the Greek language and culture in WA. WAMGLTA is also a Single Language Association of the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of WA (MLTAWA), and the Professional Teaching Council of WA (PTCWA), from which it has received many awards over the years. To become a member, applicants must complete the WAMGLTA Membership Application form and pay the nominal fee of $20. Interested persons may contact the Chairperson at: [email protected]
Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis (WAMGLTA Chairperson)
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Καλώς ορίσατε!
Dear Visitor
Welcome to the WAMGLTA website! Καλώς ορίσατε!
We invite you to look through our website to learn more about our Association. In doing so, we hope you will consider joining our Association, which is open to all members of the public who are either teachers or students of Modern Greek, or who are simply interested in the maintenance and promotion of the teaching and learning of Modern Greek in WA!
Our current membership includes representatives from the following education providers where Modern Greek is offered as a formal language of study: St. Andrew’s Grammar, Dianella; The Centre for Hellenic Studies, WA, Dianella; The Greek Language and Culture Institute (GLCI) of Evangelismos, West Perth; Zephyros Greek Language School, North Perth; and Immaculate Heart College, Lower Chittering.
You will find our membership form under ‘Contact’. Thank you for your interest and readership!
Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis
Chairperson
Welcome to the WAMGLTA website! Καλώς ορίσατε!
We invite you to look through our website to learn more about our Association. In doing so, we hope you will consider joining our Association, which is open to all members of the public who are either teachers or students of Modern Greek, or who are simply interested in the maintenance and promotion of the teaching and learning of Modern Greek in WA!
Our current membership includes representatives from the following education providers where Modern Greek is offered as a formal language of study: St. Andrew’s Grammar, Dianella; The Centre for Hellenic Studies, WA, Dianella; The Greek Language and Culture Institute (GLCI) of Evangelismos, West Perth; Zephyros Greek Language School, North Perth; and Immaculate Heart College, Lower Chittering.
You will find our membership form under ‘Contact’. Thank you for your interest and readership!
Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis
Chairperson
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