WAMGLTA

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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.  

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.

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.

WAMGLTA’s initiatives include Professional Learning on ‘Best Practice’ in the Greek Language Classroom, its annual WAMGLTA Speak Greek in June Competitionfor 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 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: WAMGLTA.Inc@gmail.com 

Learn more:  https://wamglta.weebly.com 

Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis (WAMGLTA Chairperson)