Chatswood Public School

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Languages

In NSW primary schools, the study of a language is optional.

Language study allows students to develop communication skills, learn about languages as systems and explore the relationship between language and culture. Students engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity of societies and reflect on their understanding of social interactions.

Community Language Program: Mandarin

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The Community Languages Programs have a long-standing tradition at Chatswood Public School. The majority of our students participate in Mandarin language classes as part of their curriculum. These lessons are conducted weekly by specialist language teachers. Through engaging activities, students are immersed in both the Mandarin language and Chinese culture, learning to speak Mandarin as well as to read and write Chinese characters and pinyin. Additionally, the students deepen their understanding of Chinese culture by celebrating two significant festivals: the Dragon Boat Festival and the Moon Festival.

Mandarin classes

Community Language Program: Korean

The Korean Program caters to our Korean background students enhancing their cultural heritage and developing their proficiency in the Korean language. This program is delivered by a specialist Korean language teacher and includes a variety of engaging activities designed to strengthen students’ understanding and appreciation of their cultural roots. The students participate in weekly lessons where they further develop their skills in reading, writing and speaking Korean. 

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Bilingual class students

Bilingual Program

The English/Korean Bilingual Program was established at Chatswood Public School in 2016 to enhance students’ linguistic awareness to become culturally informed citizens. Bilingual education enhances cultural awareness while fostering strong communication and social skills. Currently, the bilingual program is offered from kindergarten through to Stage 3. Through the pedagogy of Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), our program focuses on the interrelationship between the 4Cs of bilingual education: Content, Communication, Cognition and Culture. Students are immersed in explicit and innovative programs in Key Learning Areas to develop their understanding of Korean and English languages which promote biliteracy and bilingualism.

Aligned with NSW Syllabus outcomes across Science, History/Geography, Creative Arts and Personal Development and Health (PDH), our curriculum ensures relevance and depth of learning. Weekly Korean literacy lessons, led by a specialist teacher, immerse students in reading, writing and vocabulary acquisition through interactive activities and songs. Co-teaching enhances lesson quality, with bilingual teachers collaborating closely with specialists to optimise student engagement and learning

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