On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Spanish Language Teachers Association of Western Australia (SLTAWA) held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2024–2025 year. It was a wonderful opportunity for members to connect, share ideas, and celebrate the vibrant community of Spanish educators across Western Australia.

During the AGM, members reflected on the association’s achievements over the past year and discussed exciting plans for the year ahead, including professional development initiatives, cultural events, and community engagement projects.

We are thrilled to announce our new SLTAWA committee for 2025–2026:

President: Paula Santacruz
Vice President: Jaimee Mathews
Secretary: Christine Reger
Treasurer: Filipa Pinto
Committee Members: Elisa Fuentes, Jessica Silva, Jonathan Reading, Mark Bradstreet

Spanish Curriculum Strategic Meeting

El 23 de agosto dimos un gran paso para el español en Australia Occidental: ¡tuvimos nuestra primera reunión estratégica para construir el currículo de primaria y secundaria!

Como Asociación de Profesores de Español de WA (SLTAWA), nuestra misión es impulsar el aprendizaje del español en todo el estado, y este proyecto es un paso emocionante y enriquecedor para que más colegios públios y privados se animen a ofrecer este idioma en sus instituciones.

¡Gracias a todo el equipo por ser parte de este hito! Ñ

Seminario: Del Aula a la Voz

07/05/2025

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On May 7, 2025, our Spanish seminar was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow teachers and celebrate our shared passion for Spanish language education.

We were honoured to have three special guests join us: Filipa Pinto from Le Toboggan, Colleen Barclay from Modern Language Teachers' Association of WA, and Andrés Gómez and Rosa Prieto from Education Office of Spain in Australia & New Zealand Acción Educativa Exterior.

This seminar was an inspiring and enriching experience, where we explored meaningful ways to connect with and actively participate in the teaching and learning of Spanish language and culture in Western Australia.

A heartfelt thank you to HillSide Christian College for generously hosting this event at your facility.

Seminario: Del aula a la voz

Join us for the "Seminario: Del Aula a la Voz", a professional development seminar focused on creative strategies for teaching Spanish as a foreign language. This event will bring together educators and language professionals to explore innovative methodologies and practical approaches to enhance Spanish language instruction.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Hillside Christian College – Performing Arts

We are excited to announce that we will have the in-person participation of representatives from Acción Educativa Exterior, providing valuable insights and resources for Spanish language teachers.

This seminar is organised in collaboration with SLTAWA (Spanish Language Teachers Association of Western Australia), Hillside Christian College, and the Embassy of Spain in Australia.

📩 For more information, contact us at: sltawa.au@gmail.com

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as an educator!

SLTAWA Inaugural Seminar.

On Wednesday, January 29, the Spanish Language Teachers' Association of Western Australia held its inaugural event at the University of Western Australia. The highlight of the event was the seminar Flourishing in a Second Language: Positive Psychology, Transition Pedagogy, and CLIL Resources in Spanish, presented by Dr. Anna Gadd, Founder of Spanish Studies and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy at UWA. The seminar provided insights into different methodologies that promote Spanish learning.

We were also honoured to have Andrés Gómez from the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in Victoria, Australia join us for this special occasion. This event marked an important milestone as our first official gathering as a Spanish teachers' association, setting the foundation for future collaborations and professional development opportunities.

Establishing a Spanish Teachers Association in WA:

Invitation to the First Meet-Up, October, 2024

Finalising Our Constitution, November 2024

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