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Spielwelt-wide

Stories, updates and shared moments from across the wider Spielwelt community.

These posts connect programs, events, traditions and community life beyond any single age group or pathway.

  • German Social Groups in Canberra

    Did you know there are heaps of great social groups for German speakers of all ages here in Canberra? The Stammtisch meets once a month at Tilley’s.  Tag-along children are welcome, too.  Stammtisch is also on Facebook. There is a German Book Club which meets in its members’ homes, usually with a glass of wine to accompany good discussion about books.…

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  • Enjoying our new taps and sinks

    Over the summer holidays, Paul from JimFin Gas Fitting & Plumbing was very busy installing all sorts of treats for us. We are now enjoying a new junior toilet in the girls washroom, and double children’s sinks in both washrooms. Paul visited us today to put on the finishing touches we requested, by installing another…

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  • Federweisser Fest 2018

    Saturday’s Federweisser Fest was a big hit with the crowds who came to enjoy the good food, wine, music and company. From all accounts, the Federweisser (young wine) fermented especially for Spielwelt by Alex McKay of Collector Wines, was absolutely delicious, and a great treat for connoisseurs of such things. Folk had a huge variety…

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  • Pfadfinder welcome German exchange students

    Pfadfinder had the pleasure of welcoming 21 German exchange students to Canberra on Monday.  They are here on exchange for a week with Canberra Girls Grammar school, before moving on to a school in NSW. Pfadfinder held up our Welcome to Australia banner outside the scout hall when the students’ bus arrived.  Inside the hall,…

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  • Oktoberfest 2017

    A huge thanks to our Oktoberfest organising team: Gerda, Gerald, Christian and Uli!  Many thanks also go to those who brought food to share, helped set up, prepared foods, washed dishes, and helped tidy up afterwards. The crowds enjoyed good company, enjoyable music, and great German foods (the Wurst, pretzels and salads were terrific, the…

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  • Sankt Martin Lied

    The traditional Sankt Martin lantern-walk song, with English translation for families who want to sing it at home or understand the story behind it.

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  • Information On Raising Children To Be Bilingual

    A short starting point for parents who want trustworthy, encouraging resources on raising children bilingually.

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  • How Can I Help My Child To Learn German Or Maintain It

    Practical ideas for bringing more German into everyday family life, even if your own German feels rusty or incomplete.

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  • GAP turns 10 years old!

    German Embassy helps us celebrate! The German Australian Playschool is delighted to be the recipient of a kind and generous gift of a beautiful sand and water play activity table from the German Embassy in Canberra.  The GAP turned 10 in December 2016, and it was lovely to receive such a great gift that will…

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