LOTE Surveys -Parent Response (Red) -Staff Response (Blue) -Student Response (Green)

PARENT RESPONSES A language other then English should be taught from p-10 Strongly Agree 27 Strongly Agree 27 Agree 18 Agree 18 Neutral 4 Neutral 4 Disagree 1 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10 Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10

It is valuable for my child/ children to learn another language Strongly Agree 27 Strongly Agree 27 Agree 19 Agree 19 Neutral 4 Neutral 4 Disagree 0 Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 1 Don’t Know 1 Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that it is valuable for their child to learn another language. Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that it is valuable for their child to learn another language.

My child enjoys learning a language other than English Strongly Agree 22 Strongly Agree 22 Agree 19 Agree 19 Neutral 3 Neutral 3 Disagree 1 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 2 Don’t Know 2 Conclusions: Parents believe that their child enjoys LOTE Conclusions: Parents believe that their child enjoys LOTE

Learning a LOTE will assist my child in the future Strongly Agree 25 Strongly Agree 25 Agree 17 Agree 17 Neutral 5 Neutral 5 Disagree 1 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 1 Don’t Know 1 Conclusions: Parents believe LOTE will be a benefit for their child in the future. Conclusions: Parents believe LOTE will be a benefit for their child in the future.

Students should be exposed to more than one LOTE Strongly Agree 17 Strongly Agree 17 Agree 11 Agree 11 Neutral 12 Neutral 12 Disagree 6 Disagree 6 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 1 Don’t Know 1 Conclusions: Some parents believe that we should have one LOTE others are unsure or disagree. Conclusions: Some parents believe that we should have one LOTE others are unsure or disagree.

Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects Strongly Agree 0 Strongly Agree 0 Agree 2 Agree 2 Neutral 6 Neutral 6 Disagree 11 Disagree 11 Strongly Disagree 13 Strongly Disagree 13 Don’t Know 2 Don’t Know 2 Conclusions: Parents believe that LOTE is a valuable part of our curriculum program. Conclusions: Parents believe that LOTE is a valuable part of our curriculum program.

To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 12 – 9 Year 12 – 9 Conclusion: The majority of parents believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should be kept open into secondary school. With a large majority thinking year 8 to 10.

I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s Italian 25 Italian 25 Chinese 19 Chinese 19 Japanese 19 Japanese 19 Indonesian 21 Indonesian 21 French 25 French 25 Spanish 12 Spanish 12 Koiri 2 Koiri 2 German 1 German 1 Jamaican 1 Jamaican 1 Sign Language 1 Sign Language 1 Conclusion: While Italian and French rated highly there was a strong emphasis on Asian Languages particularly Indonesian, Japanese and Chinese.

Relevant Parent Comments “LOTE is valuable but should not take time from Core Subjects.” “LOTE is valuable but should not take time from Core Subjects.” “LOTE provides a pathway onto further studies at ACK, STHS or GVGS.” “LOTE provides a pathway onto further studies at ACK, STHS or GVGS.” “Students with learning difficulties should have other alternatives arranged for them.” “Students with learning difficulties should have other alternatives arranged for them.” “Asian languages, including Indian, are more relevant for today’s world and the future.” “Asian languages, including Indian, are more relevant for today’s world and the future.”

“Australia is multicultural our students should be prepared for it.” “Australia is multicultural our students should be prepared for it.” “Could help with future travels.” “Could help with future travels.” “To keep up with the rest of the world out students need to be bilingual.” “To keep up with the rest of the world out students need to be bilingual.” “LOTE is part of a VELS curriculum and therefore must be taught, but exposure to one language is enough.” “LOTE is part of a VELS curriculum and therefore must be taught, but exposure to one language is enough.” “Learning LOTE can assist with learning English and Grammar.” “Learning LOTE can assist with learning English and Grammar.” “Learning LOTE can assist with VCE results, travel, employment and enjoyment.” “Learning LOTE can assist with VCE results, travel, employment and enjoyment.” “Learning a LOTE can provide an insight into another society and culture.” “Learning a LOTE can provide an insight into another society and culture.”

PREP -7 ONE -6 TWO -5 THREE -8 FOUR -7 FIVE -2 SIX -4 SEVEN -7 EIGHT -4 NINE -4 TEN -0 Where the responses came from.

STAFF RESPONSES A language other then English should be taught from p-10 Strongly Agree 4 Strongly Agree 4 Agree 5 Agree 5 Neutral 7 Neutral 7 Disagree 1 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10 Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10

It is valuable for students to learn another language Strongly Agree 6 Strongly Agree 6 Agree 8 Agree 8 Neutral 3 Neutral 3 Disagree 0 Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that it is valuable for their students to learn another language. Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that it is valuable for their students to learn another language.

Students enjoy learning a language other than English Strongly Agree 3 Strongly Agree 3 Agree 10 Agree 10 Neutral 4 Neutral 4 Disagree 0 Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Staff believe that students enjoy learning a LOTE Conclusions: Staff believe that students enjoy learning a LOTE

Learning a LOTE will assist our students in the future Strongly Agree 1 Strongly Agree 1 Agree 10 Agree 10 Neutral 3 Neutral 3 Disagree 2 Disagree 2 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Staff believe LOTE will be a benefit for their students in the future. Conclusions: Staff believe LOTE will be a benefit for their students in the future.

Students should be exposed to more than one LOTE Strongly Agree 1 Strongly Agree 1 Agree 3 Agree 3 Neutral 6 Neutral 6 Disagree 6 Disagree 6 Strongly Disagree 0 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: The majority of staff are neutral or disagree that more than one LOTE should be taught to students at SMC. Conclusions: The majority of staff are neutral or disagree that more than one LOTE should be taught to students at SMC.

Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects Strongly Agree 3 Strongly Agree 3 Agree 1 Agree 1 Neutral 4 Neutral 4 Disagree 4 Disagree 4 Strongly Disagree 3 Strongly Disagree 3 Don’t Know 0 Don’t Know 0 Conclusions: Staff have mixed reactions in regards to this question. Conclusions: Staff have mixed reactions in regards to this question.

To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 8 – 3 Year 8 – 3 Year Year Year Year Year 12 – 2 Year 12 – 2 Conclusion: The majority of staff believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should go into secondary school but there is no definite year.

I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s Italian 4 Italian 4 Chinese 5 Chinese 5 Japanese 2 Japanese 2 Indonesian 9 Indonesian 9 French 6 French 6 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 Koiri 2 Koiri 2 Conclusion: Indonesian, French and Chinese are the most popular LOTE choices given by staff.

Relevant Staff Comments “Cultural aspect is important.” “Cultural aspect is important.” “Learning a language impacts on students in many positive ways.” “Learning a language impacts on students in many positive ways.” “Latin based languages are the most versatile for adulthood.” “Latin based languages are the most versatile for adulthood.” “PE, ICT specialists would be of more value than a LOTE.” “PE, ICT specialists would be of more value than a LOTE.” “Look to the future with Chinese and Indian.” “Look to the future with Chinese and Indian.”

“We are resourced for Italian.” “We are resourced for Italian.” “As long as we have a teacher who can do it.” “As long as we have a teacher who can do it.” “LOTE needs to be across all levels.” “LOTE needs to be across all levels.” “Another language is not essential if you speak English.” “Another language is not essential if you speak English.”

 Strongly Agree 15  Agree 30  Neutral 20  Disagree 11  Strongly Disagree 4  Don’t Know 1  Conclusions: Majority of students surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught at St. Mary’s Student Responses A language other then English should be taught from p-10

It is valuable to learn another language  Strongly Agree 28  Agree 26  Neutral 15  Disagree 1  Strongly Disagree 4  Don’t Know 7  Conclusions: Majority of students surveyed believe that it is valuable to learn another language.

I enjoy learning a language other than English  Strongly Agree 11  Agree 29  Neutral 20  Disagree 11  Strongly Disagree 4  Don’t Know 6  Conclusions: The majority of students enjoy learning a language other than English.

Learning a LOTE will assist me in the future  Strongly Agree 20  Agree 27  Neutral 14  Disagree 5  Strongly Disagree 4  Don’t Know 12  Conclusions: Students believe LOTE will be a benefit for them in the future.

I should be exposed to more than one LOTE  Strongly Agree 7  Agree 21  Neutral 15  Disagree 16  Strongly Disagree 12  Don’t Know 10  Conclusions: The students neither agree nor disagree that more than one LOTE should be taught to students at SMC.

Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects  Strongly Agree 6  Agree 7  Neutral 14  Disagree 15  Strongly Disagree 10  Don’t Know 7  Conclusions: Students mostly disagree or are neutral on whether they think LOTE takes time away from other subjects.

To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory  Year  Year  Year  Year 8 – 24  Year  Year 12 – 5 Conclusion: The majority of students believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should go into secondary school but there is no definite year.

I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s  Italian 8  Chinese 17  Japanese 12  Indonesian 11  French 56  Spanish 29  German 4 Conclusion: French was the most popular choice of a language chosen by the students followed by Spanish.