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Welcome to the Spielwelt German Parents Association website. Spielwelt operates a German Playschool, Playgroups and Scout Group in Canberra, Australia. We also have a great children's library of German books, CDs, DVDs and games.
Herzlich Willkommen! Die Spielwelt Deutsche Elterninitiative praesentieren die Deutsche Vorschule, Kinderkrippe, und Pfadfindergruppe in Canberra, Australien. Ausserdem haben wir tolle deutschsprachige Kinderbuecher, CDs, DVDs und Spiele zum ausleihen.
What's NEW:
GAP is expanding again! The German Australian Playschool will open a Tuesday class (for beginners and fluent children), starting in Term 3 - ie Tues 24 July 2012. Places are filling very quickly. Email us to enquire.
GAP is now offering an Early Morning Drop-Off Option. You can drop your children off from 8am, on Wednesdays and Thursdays (and we will offer Fridays, if you ask for it!) This costs $17 per morning if you book for a term, or $25 for a one-off booking.
NEW and IMPORTANT:
In 2013, the German Australian Playschool (GAP) will come in line with ACT public preschool days, and will offer:
* Mondays and Tuesdays 2013: an immersion program for children with reasonable German comprehension levels.
* Thursdays and Fridays 2013: a bilingual program for children, aimed at all levels of German comprehension.
The GAP educational programs will be geared around a two-day program, with families being encouraged to attend both (or all 4) days at their child's level; ie enrol for a Mon/Tues or a Thurs/Fri (or all 4 days). We understand that some families choose to only do one day, and this will still be fine in 2013.
The Spiel und Spass German playgroup will run on Wednesday mornings in 2013.
The committee recognises that this will have a fair impact on families' planning, and hopes that this early decision provides sufficient time for families to rearrange their schedules accordingly, ready for a February 2013 change-over to the new dates.
NEWS FLASH! Spielwelt is delighted to announce that we have been awarded an ACTEWAGL Green Grant of $10,000, in order to replace the windows at the Turner Scout Hall where our children's programs operate.
The highly regarded MUSIK in German afternoon program is held at Turner Scout Hall on Thursday afternoons! This great program is geared for children 3-5 years, but 6-10 year olds may also attend. Suits children with a good understanding of German. Starts 3:30 outdoor free play, moving indoors at 3:45pm for music until 5pm. $20 per session; 10 sessions per term. (Or $25 per session if you only book one session at a time, on short notice.) More info.
Let us know if you would like TURNEN und TANZEN (tumbling and dancing) in German afternoon program at Turner Scout Hall on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon! It will run as soon as there are sufficient enrolments. This is an absolute ball for children 3-5 years, and 6-10 year olds may also attend. Suits learners and fluent children alike. Starts 3:30 free play (and a quick afternoon tea), ramping up at 3:45pm for a rigorous dancing and tumbling program until 5pm. $20 per session; 10 sessions per term. (Or $25 per session if you only book one session at a time, on short notice.) More info.
New FRENCH language Scout Group called Les Explorateurs, has started at Turner Scout Hall on Thursday evenings! Explorateurs Scout Group (for kids 6 years and up). Email groupleader@explorateurs.org.au for details.
You can visit socially us on our Facebook page, too.
Whether or not you have the great advantage of joining a Spielwelt children's program, check out our inspirational guide to helping your children learn or maintain their German at home.
We acknowledge the support of the ACT Government's Multicultural Language Grants program 2009-2010, for supporting the development of this website. Thank you, Minister!
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