The AFTV is thrilled to announce the return of our conference in 2025 at The University of Melbourne with the support of the French
program
and the School of Languages and Linguistics! Save the date for Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November, as we dive into this year's theme: #FrenchForward:
Teaching & Learning French in a Changing World.
Submission applications closing
soon - Friday 16 May
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Is someone on your team doing extraordinary work with French students? They deserve recognition!
We are calling for presenters for our #FrenchForward Conference – and your colleague could be perfect.
Sometimes we see brilliance in others before they see it in themselves. Tag them in the comments or send them this post.
✅ Free conference registration
✅ Professional development opportunity
✅ Chance to share their expertise
✅ Bring valuable insights back to your school
Simply submit a 300-word proposal (in French or English) by 5.00pm Friday 16 May 2025
✉️ Email: conference@aftv.vic.edu.au
📝 Or complete the form:Visit Website
More information about the conference and the themes can be found on our website: Visit Website
We invite all passionate educators to submit their proposals for this year's conference. If you have innovative ideas, research, or strategies related to the theme, we encourage you to share them with us! The deadline for submissions is Friday 16 May 2025, and successful presenters will be notified by mid-June.
The 2025 conference will explore key questions around the evolving landscape of French language education. We are looking for presentations that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
We welcome submissions of up to 300 words in either French or English for presentations. We are also open to themed panels that align with the conference theme. Please email your submission to conference@aftv.vic.edu.au or fill in this form no later than 5.00pm, Wednesday 16 May 2025.
As a token of appreciation, selected presenters will receive free registration for the event. Please refrain from registering once registration opens in early May. If your submission is accepted, your registration will be covered. If not, you will still have plenty of time to register at the Early Bird rate (available until Sunday 31 August).
We are looking forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you at the conference in November!
Horizons, & Opportunities for Enhancing the Teaching of French
Having coordinated the launch of CLIL/EMILE (Enseignement d'une Matière par l'Intégration d'une Langue Etrangère) some years ago, David Marsh now focuses on building innovative pathways to successful language learning and adapting educational practices for digitally astute young people. Visit Website
Adaptability is a fundamental skill for all of us who teach. We are currently adapting to some fast-moving developments in the language teaching landscape. For example, we are seeing:
This presentation explores seven trends, with insights on how we can adapt to realise the best potential of our students and energise ourselves as teachers.
The AFTV invites new teachers of VCE (Units 1, 2, 3, 4) and those needing a refresher, to attend this all-day professional development
workshop, especially dedicated to OUTCOME 2.
Venue Catholic
Leadership Centre, 576
Victoria Parade East Melbourne
Date Friday 2 May 2025
Time 9.00am - 3.00pm
The AFTV is pleased to invite AFTV members and guests to an AFTV Cultural / PL Event at the NGV for the Melbourne Winter
Masterpieces exhibition 2025: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Venue The National Gallery of Victoria
Date Sunday 15 June
Time 10.45 onwards
We are pleased to invite your students from years 9 - 12 to attend this gem of a movie about the unexpected twists that shape our experiences. It is positive, funny and refreshing.
Venue Cinema Kino, 45 Collins Street
Melbourne
Date Wednesday 25 June
Time 10.15am
FRENCH Trivia is back AGAIN in 2025!
A night of learning and fun for your Years 9 & 10 French students
Date Friday 8 August 2025
Time 6.00pm - 8.00pm (approx
Venue Sacré Cœur – 172 Burke Road, Glen Iris 3146
Bookings close Friday 25 July
L'ATELIER ORAL (une matinée pour s'entrainer) offers your students the opportunity to practise for their oral exam.
Location Glen Eira College, 76 Booran Road Caulfield East
Date Sunday 31 August 2025
Time 8.30am - 12.30pm
Bookings close Friday 8 August (unless booked out before)
An opportunity for Year 12 French students from REGIONAL SCHOOLS to practise online for their oral exam.
Date Sunday 14 September 2025
Time 10.00am - 12.40pm
Location via ZOOM
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
The AFTV is thrilled to announce the return of our conference in 2025 at The University of Melbourne with the support of the French
program
and the School of Languages and Linguistics!
Save the date for Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November.
Submissions Now Open!
We invite all passionate educators to submit their
proposals for this year's conference.
Information Night & Expression of Interest
We
are very excited to invite AFTV members to visit France for an extended professional learning experience, to be fully immersed in French
language and culture for two weeks during the 2026 Easter school holidays.