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From 17–21 August, VSL students took part in Bullying No Way Week, exploring how kindness, respect, empathy and inclusion can help make our classrooms safe and welcoming for everyone.
A major language use research project is being undertaken by the Australian National University (ANU) in order to get a more accurate picture of the number of languages spoken in the country and add detail to the kind of information collected in the 2026 census.
Students from the Kannada faculty at VSL Dandenong have been getting into the spirit of Book Week with a range of classroom activities and projects.
On 16 May, the Victorian School of Languages (VSL) Brentwood Sinhala faculty and students proudly celebrated the Sri Lankan New Year Festival.
This week, the Victorian School of Languages recognises National Reconciliation Week.
This year’s Education Week theme, “Showcase your school”, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many things that make the VSL community so special.
We are proud to have participated in the Turkish Pazar Festival at Queen Victoria Market on 11–12 April.
One artwork, many voices—students in VSL’s Virtual New Arrivals Program each contributed to this collaborative Harmony Week piece.
Students at VSL Area South 1 marked Harmony Week with simple, creative activities.
From creative projects to cultural discussions, VSL Area Central students celebrated Harmony Week in ways that were engaging, inclusive and full of energy.
Students at VSL Area North embraced Harmony Week by sharing cultures, stories and traditions, helping to build a strong sense of belonging in the classroom.
A snapshot of Harmony Week at VSL Area South East—where culture, creativity and community came together.
Harmony Week at VSL Area West was all about celebrating who we are and where we come from.
At VSL area Country West, students came together to celebrate Harmony Week through a range of meaningful and creative activities.
On Sunday 22 March 2026, members of Melbourne’s Greek community gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance to commemorate Greek Independence Day.
Voting closed for the Victorian School of Languages school council election on 16 March 2026. The votes have now been counted, and I’m pleased to announce the successful candidates.
From 16–22 March, centres across the Victorian School of Languages will be celebrating Harmony Week.
The Victorian School of Languages has received nine [9] nominations for the three [3] parent member positions available and we are now required to conduct a school council election ballot to determine who will be elected to the Victorian School of Languages school council.
On Saturday, February 14, the VSL University High School Centre proudly welcomed the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney, Mr. Piotr Rakowski, to the Victorian School of Languages.
An election is to be conducted for members of the school council of the Victorian School of Languages.
From next year, parents, carers and community members will need a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) before they can nominate for school council.
The Indonesian Department at VSL Glen Waverley is proud to acknowledge the outstanding effort and achievements of our students across Years 7–10 in 2025.
Since 2021, the Japanese Blended Program has connected students from small, rural Victorian schools to qualified Japanese teachers through weekly Webex lessons.
On 30 August 2025, we celebrated the Romanian language — an ancient tongue that connects us through tradition and culture.
On Saturday 16 August the Indonesian faculty at VSL Glen Waverley celebrated Indonesian Independence Day.
The Glen Waverley VSL Campus came alive with vibrant celebrations of Indian Independence, highlighted by spirited poem recitations and an engaging speech competition organised by the Kannada Language Team.
We are proud to share that 17 students received awards for their 2024 studies in Languages.
Important Reminder: There will be no classes this Saturday 9 August.
VSL Hampton Park Punjabi students celebrated the Vaisakhi Festival on Saturday 26th April.
During the Term 1 break, Shally Khanna arranged for our senior VSL Hindi students to visit the SBS Hindi radio station.
The students at VSL Epping and Roxburgh Park centres were able to participate in celebrating Sri Lankan New Year at class level on 29th March 2025.
On Saturday, 22 March VSL Wodonga students participated in Harmony and Holi celebrations organised by Albury-Wodonga Ethnics Communities Council (AWECC).
Harmony Week is a vibrant celebration that embraces our diversity and brings together Australians from all walks of life.
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Birdwood Avenue was awash in blue and white as VSL students, along with their families, had the chance to participate in a cultural event celebrated across Greece.
Important Reminder: There will be no classes this Saturday 8 March.
The following members have been declared elected to the School Council for the Victorian School of Languages.
School closure for the summer break The Victorian School of Languages is closed for the summer break, and will reopen on Tuesday 28 January 2025. If you would like to enrol a child for one of our centre classes, please visit our website: Enrol for 2025 Now! If you have already submitted an enrolment application,…
The VSL would like to congratulate all of our 2024 VCE students on their incredible achievement this year.
At the Telugu annual concert, students expressed the culture and tradition of Telugu through various presentations.
2025 ENROLMENTS Face-to-Face Classes Students that have studied with the VSL in 2024 have been sent a re-enrolment notification. Please check your emails for the steps required to enrol for 2025. New enrolments for Centre classes are open and can be completed here: Enrol for 2025 Now! Distance Education Students studying or wishing to…
Recently, several staff from the English as an Additional Language (EAL) Virtual New Arrivals Program of the VSL met with students from the Bendigo region for a day of community based activities.
Our Republic is 101 Years Old! You are cordially invited to join us on our Republic Day celebrations.
We are thrilled to announce that Joe Lo Bianco, Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Melbourne and internationally acclaimed expert in Language Policy Planning, Multilingual Education and Language Rights, will deliver an information session to all our families.
On Saturday 17 August VSL students in Years 7-9 enjoyed a fun, interactive morning of cultural games and activities. The 17th August is Indonesian Independence Day.
On Saturday the 27th of July in VSL’s Roxburgh Park Centre, we celebrated NAIDOC Week. Students took part in NAIDOC Week activities.
The Wodonga Punjabi class excelled at the Griffith Shaheedi Tournament, held in Griffith on June 8-9, 2024. Participating in the Punjabi language quiz competition named “Gurmukhi Vehra,” they proudly secured the 2nd prize.
