Category Pfadfinder scouts

More recycling at Spielwelt

You may have noticed a few extra bins around at the Turner Scout Hall, in the kitchen and the new foyer.  We are making it easier for families to be greener… which is very German, so embrace the programs and…

Lantern Walk 2018

Sankt Martin was seen galloping about on his trusty horse on Sunday night in Haig Park, amidst the many children and families with their beautiful lanterns, at this year’s German Lantern Walk. Many Spielwelt families and their guests rugged up…

Bake Sale: the Sweet Taste of Success

A big thank you to all those who volunteered their time and cooked, baked and donated lovely baked treats; and to those who volunteered their time to manage the cake stall last Sunday. We had a lovely sunny start to…

ACTSmart Sustainability Award Winner

Congratulations to all our families, children, scouts, teachers, coordinators, committee and scout leaders:  We won! Spielwelt and our Pfadfinder scout group were the proud recipients of the ACT Smart Sustainability Award’s Energy and Water Star award for 2018.   The award…

Gruen, Gruen, Gruen…

There is a German children’s song about colours that starts, “Gruen, gruen, gruen, sind alle meine Kleider; Gruen, gruen, gruen, ist alles was ich hab.”  (You can enjoy hearing it by clicking here.) Well at Spielwelt, we love being green…

$20 feasts for Pfadfinder

The challenge was on.  Each patrol was given $20 and let loose at the shops.  The idea was to shop and cook a meal for themselves, for $20 or less.  They were also allowed to use any salt, spices or…

Joeys Environment Night

Our Joeys were delighted to be part of an exciting environmental awareness night.  ACT Conservation Volunteer Manager, Tatjana Schmidt, ran an evening of fun and educational activities.  The joeys and their Joey Leader, Kerria, are already looking forward to Tatjana’s…