A huge thank you to all the Conference and Executive volunteers, including the amazing students, staff, and custodians who made everything possible!
We look forward to seeing you next year at Burnaby South Secondary School
Click to access the collaborative Google Docs schedule for our
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A performance by Crofton House student playing the pipa at Celebrating Languages Conference 2015 |
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BCATML was very fortunate to have Crofton House student Angela play the pipa for second language teachers at our Celebrating Languages Conference 2015. The pipa is a four-stringed pear-shaped instrument, sometimes called the Chinese lute. The piap is one of the most popular Chinese instruments and has been played for almost two thousand years in China. We greatly appreciate and enjoyed this wonderful performance. BCATML thanks Mandarin Rep Ping Li for coordinating with her students and arranging for this performance.
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Come join us at Burnaby South Secondary School & Michael J. Fox Theatre
Friday, October 23, 2015 8:00 - 4:00 pm
5455 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC
BCATML Annual General Meeting
Friday, October 23, 2015 Michael J. Fox Theatre - 3 pm Be sure to attend this year's AGM immediately after your final workshop. We will have excellent door prizes to give away you don't want to miss out on! As well, we need your attendance in order to approve this year's operating budget, as well as acknowledge the work and commitment of BCATML's Executive and Conference committees. Lastly, we need to elect this year's new Executive Committee. We will accept nominations from the floor for any BCTF member in good standing for any of the executive roles. In the event of two or more nominations for the same role, an election will be conducted by all members according to BCATML's constitution. The agenda to the right highlights the shape of the AGM. ![]()
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BCATML Conference Newsletter is now ready!
BCATML Newsletter Editor, Kelly MacLean, has once again outdone herself in putting together yet another exciting edition of BCATML's newsletter. We hope you will enjoy its new look and find the content helpful in planning your back to school start up activities as well as planning your professional development day with us on October 23, 2015!
Please note that at the time of publishing, two workshops were submitted after the publication of our newsletter. 1) The workshop facilitated by Ulrike Kugler of the Goethe-Institut (Toronto, ON) is available for selection in Session 2 until capacity has been reached. This workshop is described as follows: “Einsatz von Tablets im Unterricht" Ulrike Kugler (Goethe-Institut, Toronto, ON) Our students live in a world where smartphones and tablets are part of almost every aspect of their daily lives. Instead of banning them from the classroom, why not see the benefits of those devices and use them to make your language courses even more interactive and motivating? In this hands-on workshop you will discover a multitude of apps and get ideas on how to use tablets and smartphones in your classrooms.” 2) "Current Practice in a Spanish Classroom" Andrew Gonsales (Surrey, BC) ![]()
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Workshop Descriptions (Sessions One, Two, and Three)
Click to download workshop descriptions >(legal sized paper)

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Hotel & Flight Deals for the Fall 2015 Conference
BCATML has managed to secure some great deals for you jet setters out there.
Pack your bags and make it full weekend!
Hurry; many of the desired flight times are being booked!
Pack your bags and make it full weekend!
Hurry; many of the desired flight times are being booked!

Hotel
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Ave,
Burnaby, BC
V5H 2W7
Phone: (604) 438‐1200
The hotel is located directly across from Metropolis at Metrotown, the largest shopping, entertainment and restaurant complex in British Columbia, with over four hundred shops and services. It is also conveniently located next to light rapid transit (LRT) Skytrain, which offers easy access to downtown Vancouver within fifteen minutes.
The conference rate for a standard Delta room is $109, taxes and fees not included.
To book by phone, call 604‐438‐1200 and quote BCATML Conference to get the conference rate of $109 per night.
The hotel is pleased to offer complimentary basic wireless internet for all guest rooms.
Underground self parking is available for registered guests at $11.00 plus applicable taxes.
(Parking is $12 and Valet is $15 per day.)
Conference room rate will be held until September 22, 2015 before the rooms being released to the general public.
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Ave,
Burnaby, BC
V5H 2W7
Phone: (604) 438‐1200
The hotel is located directly across from Metropolis at Metrotown, the largest shopping, entertainment and restaurant complex in British Columbia, with over four hundred shops and services. It is also conveniently located next to light rapid transit (LRT) Skytrain, which offers easy access to downtown Vancouver within fifteen minutes.
The conference rate for a standard Delta room is $109, taxes and fees not included.
To book by phone, call 604‐438‐1200 and quote BCATML Conference to get the conference rate of $109 per night.
The hotel is pleased to offer complimentary basic wireless internet for all guest rooms.
Underground self parking is available for registered guests at $11.00 plus applicable taxes.
(Parking is $12 and Valet is $15 per day.)
Conference room rate will be held until September 22, 2015 before the rooms being released to the general public.

WestJet
WestJet is offering BCATML Conference attendees a 10% off discount on flights.
To book on WestJet, please call toll‐free 1‐877‐952‐4696 to use group code: CC6649.
WestJet is offering BCATML Conference attendees a 10% off discount on flights.
To book on WestJet, please call toll‐free 1‐877‐952‐4696 to use group code: CC6649.

Air Canada
Air Canada is offering BCATML Conference attendees a 10% off discount on all flights within Canada to Vancouver (excluding Tango and Executive Class fares). To book a flight, visit www.aircanada.com or call 1‐800‐361‐7585 and use the promotion code: Q63EKVK1
The booking is to be made to the following city: Vancouver, YVR (BC)
The travel period begins Friday, October 16, 2015 and ends Friday, October 30, 2015.
No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
Air Canada is offering BCATML Conference attendees a 10% off discount on all flights within Canada to Vancouver (excluding Tango and Executive Class fares). To book a flight, visit www.aircanada.com or call 1‐800‐361‐7585 and use the promotion code: Q63EKVK1
The booking is to be made to the following city: Vancouver, YVR (BC)
The travel period begins Friday, October 16, 2015 and ends Friday, October 30, 2015.
No discount will apply to Tango and Executive Class lowest bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.