Spielwelt German Parents Association is a not for profit organisation running children’s programs in German in Canberra 
Spielwelt German Parents Association is a not for profit organisation running children’s programs in German in Canberra
Somewhere around 200-250 parents and children attended the 2021 Lantern Walk, and enjoyed seeing the children’s hand-crafted lanterns, the delicious Bratwurst sausages and sauerkraut, the German music, the warm tasty Gluehwein and yummy Kinderpunsch, singing the lantern walk songs, the…
As part of her pedagogical studies, Birgit prepared and delivered an interesting lesson on Indigenous culture. Birgit explored (and simultaneously translated) a wonderful book called The Magic Boomerang at story time with us. We also enjoyed creating indigenous-art-inspired handprint paintings…
The MondayTuesday GAP class had a fascinating presentation by Dr Doris Grosse today. Dr Grosse brought in a satellite to show us, and using a model rocket she built, she showed us how it launched into space. What was most…
The committee has been discussing “who is Spielwelt and what makes it so special?” These are some of our answers: German language We are welcoming Teachers spending time with children rather than admin during the day Teachers having the time…
The Monday/Tuesday GAP children enjoyed a visit from Anke Maria, the wonderful Frogwatch ACT coordinator. We learned lots about frogs: what they eat, what they like (insects) and what they don’t like (pollution), where they like to live and the…
We were absolutely delighted to welcome back Duncan and Wiradjuri Echoes to the GAP! The Thursday/Friday class had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Duncan showed us some interesting Aboriginal artefacts and taught us the Wiradjuri names for them.…
After our visit to the National Portrait Gallery (see previous blog), we walked to the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, where we would be welcomed and hear from one of the ambassadors there who had come from Gamilaraay country (near Moree NSW).…