A key challenge facing the Australian education system is the severe shortage of teachers. In an effort to address the issue, Victoria’s Minister for Education, Ben Carroll, has announced a reform aimed at making the recognition of overseas teaching qualifications more flexible and transparent, while also modernising the Permission to Teach—the temporary authorisation that allows schools to hire teachers when qualified staff cannot be found.
When people talk about Italian cuisine, most think immediately of pizza, pasta or risotto. But every region also has its own lesser-known traditional dishes. Some dishes may seem strange, but they reflect local history and ingredients.
Apollo Parkways Primary School in Greensborough recently celebrated Italian Week, a beloved tradition that teacher Celeste Licastro has proudly upheld since 2005.
A key challenge facing the Australian education system is the severe shortage of teachers. In an effort to address the issue, Victoria’s Minister for Education, Ben Carroll, has announced a reform aimed at making the recognition of overseas teaching qualifications more flexible and transparent, while also modernising the Permission to Teach—the temporary authorisation that allows schools to hire teachers when qualified staff cannot be found.
Inside the classrooms of Salesian College Sunbury, Italian is much more than just another school subject: it’s a journey through culture, memory and emotion.
The Dante Alighieri Society of Melbourne once again placed its faith in poetry, hosting its traditional poetry recitation competition for Italian language students from Years 9 to 12.
Lucy Neylan proves that true passion knows no boundaries. An Australian with no Italian background, she fell in love with the language back in high school, immediately drawn to the charm of Italian culture.
