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We have two community Language teachers at our school. They work with the classroom teachers to instruct students in the Tamil and Chinese language.

These teachers are appointed to Homebush Public School in 1997 additional to normal staffing. Community Language teachers have the same status and working conditions as any other teacher.

The focus in the programs is communicative competence. Students are encouraged to communicate effectively through the development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language.

As a result of their involvement in the community language programs, students will also develop skills in the following areas.

Sociocultural understanding
Students will develop a better understanding of their own cultures.

Self-esteem
The self-esteem of students with a background in the target language will be enhanced through the recognition of their language and culture within the school.

General knowledge
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of a range of subject matter related to their needs, interests and aspiration, as well as to other areas of their learning.

Learning how to learn
Students will develop responsibility for and involvement in the learning process.