HSHussam Sarafحسام الصراف
HSHussam Sarafحسام الصراف
Education · 2025

Arabic learning at VSL

تعلّم العربية في VSL

Arabic language learning in the classroom and at VSL Shepparton’s inaugural Cultural & Languages Expo on 25 October 2025.

53 images · Classroom memories, the Arabic station and the wider Expo.

25 OCTOBER 2025 / VSL SHEPPARTON

Leading the Arabic station.

I led the Arabic station at the first Cultural & Languages Expo hosted by the Victorian School of Languages – Shepparton Centre, held at Greater Shepparton Secondary College on 25 October 2025.

Our station brought together Arabic alphabet resources, photographs of landmarks, flags, cultural displays and activities for young visitors. It was a chance to connect language learning with curiosity, identity and a sense of belonging.

Across the wider Expo, students, families, educators and community members explored language and cultural stations, performances, workshops and creative displays. We also celebrated the achievements of VCE students completing their language studies.

قيادة المحطة العربية في أول معرض للثقافات واللغات في VSL

تولّيتُ قيادة المحطة العربية في أول معرض للثقافات واللغات الذي نظّمته المدرسة الفيكتورية للغات — مركز شيبارتون، واستضافته كلية شيبارتون الثانوية الكبرى يوم ٢٥ أكتوبر ٢٠٢٥.

جمعت المحطة موارد لتعلّم الحروف العربية، وصورًا للمعالم، وأعلامًا وعروضًا ثقافية وأنشطة للزوار الصغار، لربط تعلّم اللغة بالفضول والهوية والانتماء. وشارك الطلاب والعائلات والمعلمون وأفراد المجتمع في محطات المعرض وعروضه وأنشطته، مع الاحتفاء بإنجازات خريجي دراسات اللغة في VCE.

48 images from the Arabic station and wider Expo, including the event invitation and four photographs shared by VSL · Open any image to view it in full.

The Arabic station · المحطة العربية

Learning resources, displays and the event invitation from my collection.

A model map with flags displayed at the Arabic station.
Flags and a map of the Arab world · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
A vertical display of food and cultural heritage photographs at the Arabic station.
Food and heritage · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
The Arabic station with alphabet resources, flags, cultural displays and activity tables.
The Arabic station · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
World map, landmark photographs and learning resources at the Arabic station.
Language and landmarks · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
World map and a cultural photograph board at the Arabic station.
Exploring Arabic culture · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Photographs of landmarks beside a cultural display and flags.
Landmarks and cultural connections · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Arabic station display with a map, flags and a board of photographs.
A closer look at the display · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
A collage of community and cultural photographs on the Arabic station display.
Community in photographs · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Arabic learning cards, colouring sheets and resources arranged on an activity table.
Arabic learning activities · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Books and cultural objects, including a tea tray, displayed at the Arabic station.
Objects, stories and learning · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Culture Fun Day poster advertising Saturday 25 October at VSL Shepparton.
Culture Fun Day invitation · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Landmark and cultural photographs displayed at the Arabic station.
Sharing landmarks and heritage · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
A wide view of the Arabic station and activity tables before visitors arrive.
Ready to welcome visitors · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
A model map with flags beside Arabic learning cards.
Learning through maps and flags · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Arabic station display with learning tables and activity materials.
Space to explore and learn · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Arabic alphabet posters and country information displayed across the station.
Alphabet and country displays · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
Close view of a world map and cultural photographs at the Arabic station.
Connecting language and place · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.
A vertical view of a landmark poster, flag and cultural photograph display.
Landmarks, flags and culture · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025 · Hussam Saraf’s collection.

Around the Expo · من أجواء المعرض

Students, families, performances and language stations from my collection.

Students, families and community members seated in the GSSC hall during the VSL Cultural and Languages Expo.
Families and community in the hall · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
A table with cultural textiles, teapots and other objects beneath display posters.
Cultural textiles and objects · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Decorative objects, printed information and colourful garlands arranged on a display table.
A colourful cultural display · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Arabic learning cards, a model with small flags and creative materials on the Arabic station table.
Arabic station learning activities · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Children exploring cards and a model at the Arabic station.
Young visitors exploring the Arabic station · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Calligraphy, beads and decorative objects arranged on a cultural display table.
Calligraphy and cultural objects · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Brightly coloured clothing and garlands arranged beside cultural information.
Cultural clothing and display · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Students and educators gathered for a group photograph among the Expo displays.
An Expo group memory · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Photographs, flags and cultural materials displayed at a language station.
A language and culture display · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Printed language resources and a globe on a blue-covered table.
Learning materials on display · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Visitors and educators taking part in activities around the display tables.
Visitors at the activity tables · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
A seated audience of students, families and community members in the hall.
Students and families together · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Students and educators gathered around the Arabic station activities.
Shared learning at the Arabic station · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Cultural clothing, photographs and decorative objects arranged across blue-covered tables.
Exploring cultural traditions · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Food photographs, vessels and decorative objects on cultural display tables.
Cultural objects and food displays · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Photographic panels, flags and resources arranged at a language station.
Photographs of language and heritage · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
A view over the seating and cultural stations inside the GSSC gymnasium.
A view across the Expo · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Community members seated in the hall facing the Expo programme.
Community gathered for the programme · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
The Arabic station with Arabic alphabet posters, landmark photographs, flags, learning activities and food displays.
The Arabic station · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Young visitors exploring colourful craft materials at the Arabic station.
Creative activities with young visitors · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
A wide view of the audience gathered for the VSL Expo.
A full hall celebrating together · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Students taking part in a group performance on the gymnasium floor.
Students taking part in a performance · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
A visitor using learning materials beside a colourful language display.
Language activities and cultural learning · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Language station tables in the foreground and the seated audience beyond.
Displays and the wider gathering · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Several language stations displaying textiles, posters and cultural materials.
Language stations around the hall · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.
Students and educators conversing at the activity tables.
Conversations at the learning tables · VSL Shepparton Cultural & Languages Expo, 25 October 2025.

An inaugural celebration, made together.

In VSL’s official account shared on 11 November 2025, Country Centres Area Manager Antonella Cicero thanked Shepparton Supervisor Nathan Holt for planning and organising the inaugural Expo, alongside the students, teachers and administration staff who made it possible.

في التوثيق الرسمي الذي نشرته VSL يوم ١١ نوفمبر ٢٠٢٥، شكرت مديرة المراكز الريفية أنطونيلا تشيتشيرو مشرف شيبارتون ناثان هولت على تخطيط المعرض وتنظيمه، كما قدّرت مساهمات الطلاب والمعلمين والموظفين الإداريين.

Shared by VSL · من توثيق VSL

Four photographs accompanying VSL’s official event account. Photograph credit: Victorian School of Languages.

Young performers in red, white and gold costumes posing together in the Expo hall.
Celebrating through performance · Photograph shared by Victorian School of Languages in its 11 November 2025 event post.
Expo participants beside a display of colourful textiles and cultural objects.
Cultural displays and conversation · Photograph shared by Victorian School of Languages in its 11 November 2025 event post.
A group of students and educators gathered behind the Arabic station at the Expo.
Together at the Arabic station · Photograph shared by Victorian School of Languages in its 11 November 2025 event post.
A young visitor exploring a language activity display at the Expo.
Exploring language activities · Photograph shared by Victorian School of Languages in its 11 November 2025 event post.

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