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25.01.2022 Sahara Desert is e-x-p-a-n-d-i-n-g! There has been a 10% increase in area of the Sahara Desert in less than a century! Deserts are defined as receiving less than 25cm of rain per year. While it is currently 9.4 million sq.km, and varies in size according to seasonal changes such as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, this would account for two-thirds of its variation, however it appears to be moving Southwards due to Atlantic Ocean temperature variation, and Northwards because of climate change #MarcMyWords https://tetc.tours/2018/11/20/marc-my-words-3/

24.01.2022 Meet Chandrika Sénéchal, Australian Schools Groups Coordinator of L’École Internationale James Cook, Nouméa. Bonjour, je m’appelle Chandrika et je suis en charge de la coordination des groupes scolaires envoyés par TETC. Je m’occupe de tous les détails pour que l’expérience d’immersion soit une réussite pour vos élèves et les motive à continuer à étudier notre belle langue française. Developed in conjunction with TETC, this program is designed as an immersive experience for Australian school groups. EIJC is the only bilingual school in Noumea and delivers proven high quality educational value suited to the TETC Premium Educational Content program range. https://tetc.tours//n231-noumea-ecole-internationale-bili/

22.01.2022 Written all over Vikings: In Sweden, fragments of fabric dating from the 9th Century CE appearing to be decorated with the geometric Kufic characters of Muslim calligraphy were found in Vikings’ graves. Vikings are known to have regularly traded with the Muslim world, and dirhams have often been found in Viking hoards #MarcMyWords

19.01.2022 ICYMI- Marc My Words... edition 3 has more factoids for your use in the classroom (now with source links), such as: The real Rollo the Viking - While many of the characters are created for the TV series Vikings, one real character is Rollo, who is credited as the founder of the duchy of Normandy after a treaty with Charles III the Simple. Unlike in the tv series, those Scandinavians who came with him successfully settled in the country adopting language, customs and the religion and became known as Normans, and rests now in Rouen. One of his distant successors is William I England (aka William the Conqueror), whose exploits are recorded on the Bayeux Tapestry. William was born in Falaise where the Ducal castle still stands today. #MarcMyWords https://tetc.tours/2018/11/20/marc-my-words-3/

17.01.2022 How the Bayeux Tapestry was nearly lost, twice! Several attempts have been made to re-purpose the Bayeux Tapestry! Autumn 1792, the 6th Battalion of Calvados Volunteers, en route to yet another war against Prussia and Austria, commandeered the 68-metre tapestry as tarpaulin to cover ammunitions on a carriage. February 1794, zealous revolutionaries nearly sliced it to use as decoration for local celebrations. Authorities were able to intervene on both occasions and save the tapestry which dates back to 1077 #MarcMyWords

17.01.2022 A message from Andrea Williams, Deputy Principal of L’École Internationale James Cook, Nouméa: We are looking forward to Australian school groups visiting EIJC to experience our new 2019 Immersive program. We believe the interaction between local students and the visiting groups is of great benefit to both. Developed in conjunction with TETC, this program is designed as an immersive experience for Australian school groups. EIJC is the only bilingual school in Noumea and delivers proven high quality educational value suited to the TETC Premium Educational Content program range. https://tetc.tours//n231-noumea-ecole-internationale-bili/

15.01.2022 Italian teacher Daniela T from Pascoe Vale PS was delighted to win a bottle of French champagne from TETC at the recent MLTAV conference in Melbourne. TETC has released a new educational-focused study tour to Italy. Tour E244L features one week of touring starting in the North of the country and including Venice, Florence, Rome followed by a week of classroom lessons and local excursions at Sant'Anna Institute in Sorrento, Amalfi Coast. Classroom lessons content can be tailo...r-made according to Australian teachers chosen topics. E244L is a Premium Educational Content tour, check https://tetc.tours/tour for details. Places at Sant'Anna Institute and accommodation space is limited. Book now. https://tetc.tours/tour

14.01.2022 TETC Curriculum & Education Advisor Mara Spessot and National Coordinator Jennifer Smith enjoy the hospitality of Sant'Anna Institute. Celebrating its 20 years since creation, Sant' Anna Institute caters for Italian and Latin language groups as well as cross curricular subjects including History, Visual Arts and History of Religion (in English for non-language students). Jennifer even had her first Italian lesson with enthusiastic teacher Domenico! The TETC ladies also visited Pompei and Herculaneum which are in the vicinity of Sorrento. https://tetc.tours/tour

13.01.2022 It was great to join the Spanish Teachers' Conference on 26Oct where teachers also learnt some Salsa dancing! Congratulations to Joanna Colagiuri winning the TETC champagne prize!

11.01.2022 2000 year old sports hooligans in Pompeii: In 59 BCE, under the rule of Emperor Nero, a gladiators’ game ended in a brutal confrontation between the inhabitants of Pompei and the tourists supporters from another community, Nuceria. The visitors were either wounded or killed. Account of the first recorded hooligans event in history was written by Tacitus and depicted in a fresco found on the wall of a house in Pompeii. The fresco is now in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. The Latin word Collegia can be translated as Supporters in this context. Livenius Regulus, the organiser, was exiled and meetings between Collegia banned for 10 years #MarcMyWords

11.01.2022 A moving Centenary service for the Battle of Hamel on the Somme took place on 4 July 2018. On 4 July 1918, the Australian Corps, commanded by Lieutenant General John Monash, took part in one of the most successful actions of the first World War. The aim of the attack was to capture the high ground east of Hamel, a strategic position both to the Germans as they attempted to advance on Amiens, and to the British wanting to push forward along the banks of the River Somme. To wat...ch ABC TV report go there:https://iview.abc.net.au/show/le-hamelTo TETC History and cross-curricular French/History study tours include Le Hamel as well as the Sir John Monash Memorial Centre at Villers-Bretonneux. Classroom lessons on WW1 are delivered in English to non-language students. https://tetc.tours/

10.01.2022 Thank you, Mr Poubelles: French journalist Victor Fournel writes in 1867 about the estimated 35,000 Parisians tinkers who acted as de-facto garbage collectors and recycled most of it. In 1883, the local civil administrator, Préfet Poubelle, instigated the use of garbage bins, leaving a great legacy and his name! See how recycling has progressed since then with our Cross Curricular Tour of France #marcmywords

10.01.2022 Jennifer visited International House Madrid (IHM), TETC exclusive Education Partner in Madrid, Spain. Spanish Language courses are delivered in Spanish and cross-curricular groups catered for in English. Madrid has stunning Ancient and Modern history sites. It is very conscious of the environment and Art spills out of the Museums and into the streets. Very handy for TETC Lessons On The Move where your IHM teacher takes you on excursions around the city. Check our quality educational tours on www.tetc.tours

08.01.2022 A great experience at FATFA-NAFT2018 on 28-29Sep with the French teachers from around Australia. Congratulations to our prize winners of the bottle of champagne and the #Aircalin ticket to New Caledonia!

06.01.2022 In time for ANZAC day this year the new Sir John Monash Centre had opened at the Villers-Bretonneux memorial providing a new interactive resource incorporating an app on your phone" #AnzacDay The event was covered by French and Australian media including the local Courrier Picard newspaper. Villers-Bretonneux is included in TETC Educational tours to France. https://tetc.tours//e400h-france-local-school-immersion-/

04.01.2022 A message from Vanessa Gervolino Principal of L’École Internationale James Cook, Nouméa: I am delighted to announce the new 2019 Immersive program at EIJC. The program is designed specifically for visiting Australian school groups over 3 or 4 days. Our ongoing relationship with TETC has been the catalyst to develop an innovative program for Australian students that maximises their language intake while in Noumea EIJC is the only bilingual school in Noumea and one of TETC’s exclusive local partners. EIJC is part of the Premium Educational Content program range - https://tetc.tours//n231-noumea-ecole-internationale-bil/

02.01.2022 Etna volcano on the move: The most active volcano in Europe is slowly sliding towards the sea and the village of Giarre, 15 km away. No need to worry yet though, Etna is only moving 14 millimetres per year. If you’d like find out more about volcano, you can visit Auvergne on our Cross Curricular tour of France or see the famous consequences at Pompeii and Herculaneum on our Cross Curricular Tour of Italy #MarcMyWords

01.01.2022 Our new Geography Cross-Curricular programs were of great interest at the AIS Geography Conference 2018. It was our pleasure to award Yvette Townsend with our Champagne prize and talk to teachers about the tours we can offer for their students.

01.01.2022 Europe splitting in two? UNESCO World Heritage List now includes a site in Auvergne, France. The Limagne fault was part of a massive geological upset that saw part of the continent sink more than 3 kilometres. The Alps mountain range creation was a result of this major shift which nearly resulted in the European continent splitting in two. The Auvergne region is dotted with extinct volcanoes. #MarcMyWords