Farewell from Navitas AMEP Distance Learning

All good things must come to an end! With sadness this is the last Navitas DL Blog post. From the 30th June 2017, Navitas and the Flexible Learning Network will no longer deliver DL lessons. Your DL lessons will continue with TAFE OTEN who will be in contact with you from the 1st July 2017.Over the past six years your teachers have really enjoyed teaching you and would like to say goodbye.They each answered the question"What do you love about teaching in Navitas DL?

DL teachers

'What I love about teaching in DL is our wonderful students. Your positive attitude, willingness to work hard and determination to succeed never fails to inspire me. It has been a joy to teach you and I feel honoured to have been part of your journey in Australia.' Nicola.

'We had laughs and a few tears at times with special and sad moments. Overall I had an amazing job and I will miss you all. I wish all my DL students lots of luck in your future in Australia.' from Karen.

'I delighted in watching you improve your English skills, develop confidence, complete courses, get jobs, achieve high IELTS scores, pass Citizenship tests, have babies and settle happily in Australia. I will miss you and I wish you every success in the future.' Best wishes from Linda.

'What I love is the one-to-one approach with my students. It has been a real pleasure working with each one of you, seeing you grow and develop both intellectually and socially. My message is just keep going, keep learning, keep growing.' From Johanna

Teachers & managers, past & present

'Some people come into our lives

and leave footprints on our hearts

and we are never ever the same.' By Flavia Weedn

From Barbara 

'What I've loved is meeting amazing students who are willing to share a part of your loves and cultures with me. Erica

'What I love is the opportunity to meet the loveliest of people from around the world. I've learned so much from you; different customs, cultural practices, recipes, colourful celebrations and joyous festivals. Each lesson has been pure joy, sharing, learning, laughter and occasional frustration with technology,I must say there was never a dull moment.' Regards Sonia.

"What I've loved are my wonderful students. Like delicate flowers, I've watched you blossom, then grow in confidence and flourish in your new environment. I wish you all the happiness in the world!" Kind Regards Christine.

'What I've loved is that this program has made a difference to you all. I feel that I have not just helped you learn English but set goals, get better jobs and a better life. All my students are now my friends and I'll miss you very much. Keep learning English and have a happy future in Australia.' From Lisbeth

Harmony Day 2015

DL management 2012

"We share each other's woes, each other's burdens bear,

Our fears, our hopes, our joys are one,

Our comforts and our cares." From Ross

'What I've loved is ..... 
Pornpun's eternal enthusiasm, Widi's detailed dialogues,
Neena's  fabulous friendliness, Rathigah's happy humour,
Intra's captivating conversations, Gabi's exemplary efficiency,
Gina's perfect prepositions, Pern's transport triumph,
Anuja's intriguing insights, Soha's special stories,
Zeinab's excellent explanations, Luana's sense of style. 
Varapon's marvellous memory, everyone's wonderful warmth.
I've learnt so much from you & I'm so proud of you all!
Let's keep in touch! Rowena

What I've loved is discovering so much about the rest of the world through my wonderful students. I'm grateful for your knowledge,insight and friendship. Julian 

'What I've loved is that learning is a beautiful thing which brings people together. Everyone is potentially a great learner, if the right support is there. From Michelle. 

'What I've loved about DL is the feeling of going into your homes and becoming almost one of the family. I see your babies, your children's bright faces with their newly-acquired Aussie accents, grandma in the background, doing the ironing but absorbing everything too! For a brief moment I'm part of your family. That's what I'll remember about DL! from Carol.

'It's been a pleasure to be your DL teacher. It's added to my experience and knowledge of your individual cultures and has made my life more interesting, colourful and exciting. I've laughed and cried with you, my dear students, enjoyed your friendships and feel more human for it!' Ziba.

It has been a wonderful experience teaching each one of you. Thank you for making me smile and sharing your life with me through writing and conversation. I hope that no matter where your future takes you, you will continue the learning process. I wish you all the best for the future and I will miss you all.From Maha

What I've loved is the privilege of being invited to share your journey in a new country and culture.I'm full of admiration for your resilience to overcome difficulties and move forward.I'll miss you all very much. It's been great working in the DL team with such a committed group of teachers, fabulous leaders and admin staff.I think we can be very proud of what we have achieved together! Meredith.

Finally farewell from your DL Blogspot editors, Nadia and Maree. We have loved reading your stories each week and the way you have all inspired and supported each other through the DL Blog. We wish you all well on the next steps in your DL journey. 

• If you have any questions about DL at TAFE OTEN, just ask your teacher or write your question in the comments box below.
• Also if you'd like to say thank you to your teacher, feel free to write your thoughts in the comments box.