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Deutsch für die Zukunft
(German for the Future)
AGTV GERMAN POETRY COMPETITION
On Tuesday, 3rd June students in Levels 4, 5 and 6 interested in auditioning for the annual AGTV German Poetry Competition were invited to recite their selected poem to Frau Lindner, Frau Rosas-Ortiz and Frau Gad in the German room at B1. Students were judged according to their pronunciation, intonation, dictation, and the overall delivery and interpretation of their poem. Congratulations to the following students, who have been selected to represent Rangeview Primary School at the regional final. The regional final will be held at Mullauna Secondary College on Wednesday, 23rd July.
Grade 4: Isabelle (4J)
Zoe (4J)
Machaela (4J)
Grade 5: Annika (5V) – Open Category
Ryan (5G)
Edie (5V)
Myra (5V)
Grade 6: Suhani (6A)
Alysha (6G)
Bavjot (5/6C)
Please note: Students who are awarded a first or second place at the Regional Final will then be invited to take part in the State Final (held at the Austrian Club in Heidelberg) in October (level 5 and 6 students only). All students involved in the competition will receive a certificate and prizes.
We wish these students ‘viel Glück’ (good luck) and happy practicing!
LANGUAGES ONLINE
Languages Online is a free educational initiative developed by the Department of Education and Training Victoria. It offers a comprehensive suite of interactive language learning resources designed primarily for students in Years 3 to 8, though it can also support learners at other levels. The program aims to introduce, reinforce, and recycle vocabulary and language structures through engaging, self-paced activities that cover listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
We encourage all our students to make use of this wonderful, free, online program to practise and enhance their German language skills. Viel Spaß! (Have fun!)
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/index.html?l=german
DID YOU KNOW?
By our German Captain,
Maheli
Germany has a wide variety of bread, with over 3000 types available.
Germany was the first country to implement Daylight Saving Time.
Germany is home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock.
Should you have any queries about how to best support your child’s German language development, we would love to hear from you.
Frau Ulrike Lindner
Frau Angelina Rosas-Ortiz Frau Myriam Gad