LOTE

There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world,  

and no kind is without meaning.’ (1 Corinthians 14:10)   

At SJW, something EXCITING is going to take place next term with the teaching of Italian across all learning areas! 

 Signora Josie & Signora Angela are going to implement a contemporary pedagogical approach to Italian Language teaching called TCL, Teachers as Co-Learners. TCL is a whole school approach where all students are involved and empowered to be successful at learning Languages. Weekly lessons will provide an opportunity to positively influence attitudes and core beliefs about learning languages through students frequently experiencing success. 

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We understand that learners need to hear and use new functional words up to at least 40 times before they retain them.  This is achieved by using high frequency language sessions delivered by both teachers, embedding effective literacy and language learning practices. Frequent exposure to languages combats the forgetting curve and enhances effective learning! 

A strong emphasis is placed on the use of learnt spoken words alongside gestures and the visuals.   

N.B. Details regarding SJW’s 2026 Italian Day celebrations will be communicated to all our families next term!           

We would also like to take the opportunity to commend all the students for their hard work and perseverance throughout Term 1 and we wish all our students and families a very Happy Easter/ Buona Pasqua and a restful term break!   

Da - Signora Josie & Signora Angela 

                             Buona Pasqua a tutti!