The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA) held its annual Speak Greek in June Event this year but with a difference! It was no longer a competition. Rather, the “Event” offered an opportunity for students to speak Greek freely and without the competitive edge that existed in the past, allowing them to relax and hold natural dialogue or respond to questions in a natural way, whilst being video recorded. The students could speak on any topic agreed upon in consultation with their teacher. Suggested topics included: • Holding an everyday conversation with a peer and/or with a teacher/other adult • Role play • Reporting of an event • Interviewing a famous person • Reciting an original poem/singing an original song • Presenting a talk on a topic • Speaking online via Zoom or Teams, or other mode, with other students in a school in WA, the Eastern States, or even in Greece • Any other approach that works well with the teaching/learning program being undertaken in the Greek Language provider where Greek is being taught WAMGLTA is proud to announce that there were 26 students who participated in the Speak Greek in June Event from three educational providers where Modern Greek is taught, listed alphabetically below: • Centre for Hellenic Studies, WA (CHSWA) – 2 students • Greek Language and Culture Institute (GLCI) of Evangelismos – 19 students • Immaculate Heart College (IHC) – 5 students The topics were varied and all the students spoke with ease in front of the camera and in the presence of their teacher and/or peers. It was also encouraging to see the range of ages in the students who participated, from primary school children through to students undertaking ATAR level Modern Greek at the CHSWA. Students were awarded a Certificate of Participation encased in a document wallet, along with a small prize of a USB for saving their work, and a confectionary. Special thanks are extended to Dr Con Berbatis and family for sponsoring this annual Greek-speaking event for the students of our local Greek language providers! WAMGLTA congratulates all the students, their teachers, and their families for their wonderful work in this year’s WAMGLTA Speak Greek in June Event and we look forward to their ongoing participation next year and beyond. Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis WAMGLTA Chairperson 14 November 2022 Centre for Hellenic Studies, WA – Modern Greek ATAR Student Greek Language and Culture Institute of Evangelismos – Primary and Secondary Students Immaculate Heart College - Primary Students
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The West Australian Modern Greek Language Teachers’ Association Inc. (WAMGLTA) is proud to announce that Mr Nino Arvind Raju was this year’s recipient of the Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia (PTCWA) Outstanding Professional Service Award.
Nino was honoured with the Award at the 2022 Presentation Ceremony, which took place on Wednesday 19 October at the Karrinyup Country Club. In attendance were the Chair of WAMGLTA, Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis, the Deputy Chair, Ms Maria Svarnou, and our successful nominee and Secretary of WAMGLTA, Mr Nino Raju and his wife. Also in attendance was the Principal of Immaculate Heart College (IHC), Mrs Sammantha Da Luz, and the Registrar, Mrs Tamara Carpenter, both proudly supporting Mr Raju who is a staff member of the school. Furthermore, we were delighted that the Honourable Consul of Greece, Mrs Georgia Karasiotou attended as well to witness the event. Nino’s key contributions to WAMGLTA include:
Previous WAMGLTA recipients of the PTCWA Outstanding Professional Service Award are: 2017: Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis 2018: Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis 2019: Ms Irene Starr 2020: WAMGLTA 2021: Mrs Nina Stamatiou 2022: Mr Nino Arvind Raju WAMGLTA looks forward to nominating more of its members for this prestigious award in the years to come. Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis WAMGLTA Chairperson 13 November 2022 |
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