German
GERMAN NEWS
Deutsch für die Zukunft
(German for the Future)
In German we are studying
For the last few weeks we have been:
Completing our Portfolio activity on Seesaw about our 2022 Rangeview Oktoberfest (You can view this in your child’s German folder)
Learning about ‘Weihnachten’ (Christmas) and the traditions celebrated in Germany.
How to support your child’s German at home
Some vocabulary you can practice with your children
Foundation
die Familie family
das Geschenk present
die Schokolade chocolate
Level One and Two
die Glocke bell
die Kerze candle
der Adventskalender advent calendar
Level Three and Four
der Adventskranz Advent wreath
der Engel angel
der Lebkuchen gingerbread
Level Five and Six
die Weihnachtsplätzchen Christmas cookies
der Weihnachtsbaum Christmas tree
das Lebkuchenhäuschen gingerbread house
Interesting facts about Germany
In Germany Christmas is celebrated on 24th December. This is called “Heiligabend” Holy night. Imagine having to wait all day to open your presents!! They do in Germany.
The shops are closed for 3 days in Germany to celebrate Christmas. This time is spent with family and friends. No boxing day sales!!
The German word for “Christmas tree” is “Weihnachtsbaum.”
“Tannenbaum” means pine tree.
In Germany fresh pine trees are often used as Christmas trees and are decorated with baubles (Kugeln) at Christmas.
Here is the German Christmas song ‘O Tannenbaum’ that students have been learning in German lessons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZCZyJhMvM4
SOPHIA KENT
GERMAN LANGUAGE ASSISTANT
Rangeview PS has been very lucky to share German Language Assistant, Sophia Kent, with Mullauna College.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic German assistant, Sophia, for her tireless work and amazing efforts over the past two years.
She has been a fabulous assistant, enhancing our already wonderful German program. Everything from planning and preparation to the delivery of the German program. All with a smile and very positive attitude.
Sophia practised with our students preparing them for the German Poetry competition. We had 5 students competing at the State Finals, which is an amazing effort!!
It is with much regret that we are saying goodbye to our German Language Assistant, Sophia Kent.
Sophia will be returning to Germany, to resume her career as a Speech Pathologist.
We wish her all the best on her return to Germany.
Viel Spaß und Vergnügen!
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 Megan Taylor Frau Sophia Kent
