Rann call for Greek to be included on national curriculum.
I am astounded.
Rann, you have a State to run. You have done a very poor job with little focus on matters of much more significance. Leave the Greeks alone. Should we be looking at any Greek businessmen who have gained unfair advantages from the Government of South Australia given your unhealthy fascination with the Greek communities of South Australia?
Focus on South Australia.
Premier Mike Rann is calling on the Federal Government to ensure Greek language is included in the new Australian curriculum for schools. Mr Rann has written to Federal Education Minister Simon Crean setting out South Australia’s position on Greek language teaching in schools. “Australia is all the richer because of the influence of Greek language and culture,” Mr Rann said. “The State Government strongly believes that Greek should be included in the languages learning section of the Australian Curriculum. “South Australia has one of the nation’s largest Greek communities which has played a major role in shaping South Australia’s rich multicultural heritage. “Many educational opportunities for children have been shaped by our Greek communities and teachers at schools such as the Sturt Street Community School and our ethnic community schools. “I’m proud that we have a memorandum of understanding which involves the Greek Government funding the placement of Greek language teaching assistants in South Australian public schools.” Education Minister Jay Weatherill recently met members of the Greek community who are concerned that Greek may not be included in the national curriculum. “The new national curriculum is being developed by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority,” Mr Weatherill said. “No decisions about which languages will be included in the national curriculum have yet been made. “However, we are advocating on behalf of Greek communities in South Australia to ensure their voices are heard at a national level. I have encouraged community members to continue speaking up for the inclusion of the Greek language.” In South Australia, schools make decisions about second language programs in consultation with school communities. Last year Greek was taught at 36 schools and more than 4,500 students were enrolled in the subject.
Rann, you have a State to run. You have done a very poor job with little focus on matters of much more significance. Leave the Greeks alone. Should we be looking at any Greek businessmen who have gained unfair advantages from the Government of South Australia given your unhealthy fascination with the Greek communities of South Australia?
Focus on South Australia.
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