Impact

Read the stories of children, teachers, preschools and schools who have undertaken the ELLA program

Home Impact

98%

of educators said children were engaged when using the ELLA apps

2 in 3

parents said their children used at least one word in the target language at home

70%

of educators reported children’s interest in other cultures increased

87%

of educators expected children to continue language learning

ELLA: building a BRIDGE between Tasmania and Indonesia

Bicheno Primary School and St Helens District School has been part of ELLA program since since it was first trialled in 2015. The use of ELLA apps in their schools has led to the confidence to develop and foster a stronger connection with their BRIDGE partner school.

Connection, curriculum and ELLA

ELLA has created valuable opportunities for collaboration, cultural understand and shared learning across the school community at St Oliver Plunkett School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School.

Ignatia's story about ELLA in nature

Ignatia, from Anglesea Kindergarten, encourages children to learn using technology, while maintaining a strong focus on nature play.

Yuki’s story about engaging with ELLA as a parent

Yuki found new ways to become involved in her daughter’s preschool year.

Louise's story about learning culture and language

Uranquinty Preschool was nominated as one of three finalists in early learning for the national Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards. The preschool implements Indonesian alongside its local Indigenous language.

Jo's story about discovering dragonfruit

Big Fat Smile and Reynolds Street Community Preschool have been part of ELLA since it was first trialled in 2015. In their learning journey, they have loved learning about culture as well as a new language.