Hi Edling,

Francis Hult has found something of interest to you at Scoop.co.nz.

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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0608/S00015.htm
Proposals for second language learning welcomed
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 1:05 pm
Press Release: Association of University Staff

Proposals for second language learning welcomed
The
emphasis placed on the teaching of languages in the draft
curriculum for primary and secondary schools has been
cautiously welcomed by the Association of University Staff
(AUS). Unveiled this week by Education Minister Steve
Maharey, the proposed new curriculum adds “learning
languages” to the existing seven learning areas. If
accepted, this will require all schools with Year 7 (Form 1)
to Year 10 (Form 4) students to offer classes in a second
language – that is, in addition to English and Maori.
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I just wanted to let you know that a News Website called Scoop.co.nz
exists (unless you already know of course). It's the only big one still
owned by New Zealanders! 

Of course, I'm now in the draw to win a $1500 Travel Voucher
- but that was only part of the motivation....

Go to http://www.scoop.co.nz/share/ yourself, let somone else know about
Scoop and you can enter too (or not, which would suit me fine).

>>From Francis Hult

