Spielwelt German Parents Association is a not for profit organisation running children’s programs in German in Canberra
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 to show care and love to each child and family
- We look at the family as a whole
- We consider each family part of our wider Spielwelt family
- Families can progress from playgroup to GAP to Schlaumaeuse and Pfadfinder
- We host great German cultural events each year
- We enjoy small numbers, so families have a personal experience
- A great sense of community (including at our events and working bees)
- Great teacher:student ratio at GAP and Pfadfinder
- Teacher retention is high: most of our teachers have been with us for quite a few years
- Experienced staff
- Committee involvement is high quality
- We go on really cool excursions (at GAP and Pfadfinder)
- Parents make friends too (as well as children making friends)
- Our mental health program is strong
- We are keen to be green in our operations and events