Category Special Events

Lantern Walk 2021 Report

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…

What Makes Spielwelt Special

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…

Clothing Swap 2021

From 7 to 19 June* 2021, we are hosting a second hand stall for quality baby or children’s clothing up to size 12. Tables will be set up in the east foyer (the coat hook/red hat room). Parents are encouraged to…

Federweisser Fest is Coming

RAIN DATE!!! Federweisser Fest is now scheduled for SUNDAY 28 March, starting at 3:30pm to 9:30pm. If you are a paid-up member of Spielwelt this year (2021), then you are invited to our Federweisser Fest at the Turner Scout Hall.…

Nikolaus at GAP in 2020

Der Nikolaus war da!  The children had a really lovely visit from Nikolaus this week and since parents couldn’t attend this year, I thought I’d share this blog with you.  The day before our visit from Nikolaus, we baked and decorated…

sniffles and coughs: When Is It Okay To Come Back?

The health advice is clear: stay home if you are sick. This applies equally to adults and children. It applies whether it is a simple cold, flu or the dreaded coronavirus. So, the rules at Spielwelt are: Stay home if…

Save the Date for Lantern Walk 2021

Lantern Walk 2020 was cancelled due to covid… but we are looking forward to 2021. If you want to practice with your own lantern walk at home, here’s what you’ll need: If you aren’t on the Spielwelt mailing list,…