Teaching and Learning
Message to French Teachers
Before planning week, I wanted to inform you that we will be using a new platform for French grammar and spelling.
This platform is called MOTOUFO.
I will provide an information session on curriculum day to show you how to use it.
Because we only have one iPad between 2 students, the students will be paired with someone of the same level in French grammar/spelling.
Each year level will have to organise the notions to mirror what you will teach in order and this will be presented on curiculum day.
The idea would be to use MOTOUFO while you perform your guided reading groups.
You can chosse if you want to use it as a preteaching tool or if you want to use it as a practice after your lesson about those concepts.
Actions
Before transition:
- 2025 French teacher indicate level of students of their understanding of French grammar/spelling rules in this spreadsheet : Give a number to the students: 1 being Low, 2 being at level, 3 being high
- During planning day: Organise the notions you will teach in grammar and spelling in order you want to teach them for Term 1
Before curriculum day:
- set up an account on MOTOUFO (only one per year level please using one of the teachers edupass address. Discuss with your teaching partner who will be the account holder but you will share the login details for your partner to see the data.
On curriculum day in 2026, I will provide you a little information session on how to use it and set up your students accounts, the differentiation and how to look at your data.
I hope it is all clear, if not please ask.
Marilyne G.
English Teachers: State Library Victoria Online Book Bash Workshops
Dear Educator,
2025 is nearly at an end, and we want to help you wrap up the school year with a week of Book Bash workshops!
Book Bash Suitable for Year 3 to 6 students
Book Bash is returning to the Library with even more of Australia’s favourite children’s authors.
On Tuesday 9 December, learn how mastering setting can immerse readers in your world with the multi-talented and proud First Nations author, Shelley Ware.
On Wednesday 10 December, unlock your imagination and bring your own unforgettable characters to life with CBCA Honour Book of the Year author, Huda Hayek.
On Thursday 11 December, one of Australia’s bestselling authors, Morris Gleitzman, will share fool-proof tricks to get a brilliant start to your story – first time, every time.
Book your free tickets to this daily online session now!
Have any questions? Reach out to education@slv.vic.gov.au or phone 03 8664 7478 for further information.
Book your spot now – spaces are limited.
State Library Victoria
P.S. We have some big events planned for 2026. Make sure to sign up to our quarterly Education News email to be the first to hear about it.
State Library Victoria Education Team - Audience Engagement
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T +61 3 8664 7555
French Teachers: 2026 partnership with KHPS
Last minute change !!!
The Zoom meeting scheduled on Wednesday 26th November between the CPS and KHPS Project Leaders for the 2026 Semester 1 projects is now postponed to Wednesday 3rd December at the same time (3.50pm-4.15pm). The reason is that KHPS is still in the process of finalising the 2026 teams. They should be ready by next week.
This means that the Project Leaders in charge of the following projects will unfortunately miss out on their Triad reflexion next Wednesday.
- F Chanson Francophone
- Yr1-2 Présentation de Pays Francophones
- Yr3-6 Illustration de mots
- Yr5 Penpal Exchange
- Yr6 Penpal Exchange
- F-Yr6 Récitation de poésie
- F Les routines de la classe
Sorry for the last minute change.
Caroline E.