Goethe-Institut Australien, Sydney –
Newsletter for Teachers of German - February 2016
This first newsletter for 2016 is filled with lots of exciting information, amongst them is one many of you are waiting for the date of the Festival of German Films. It has been moved! So please read on to find out when the student screenings are held in your city.
Alles Gute für 2016, auf dass es ein erfolgreiches Jahr werde!
Marina Shine

AIS In-Service NSW/ACT 
7 March 2016
AIS, Level 12, 99 York Street, Sydney
German born and Barcelona based musician and educator Carsten Galle is coming to Sydeny to show you in an interactive and hands-on workshop how to combine German language learning with the use of music and innovative technology such as iPads, smartphones and Nintendo Wii. You will also have time to network and learn about the latest teaching materials and events organized by the Goethe-Institut.

HSC Preparation Courses April NSW
11-14 April 2016
Goethe-Institut Australien, Sydney
For high school students we are also offering HSC preparation courses (continuers and extension). These courses are suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students who wish to enrich their knowledge of German in their school holidays. The content is based on themes and topics specified to the NSW curriculum.

HSC Continuers and Extension Days NSW
6 May and 3 June 2016
Goethe-Institut Australien, Sydney
Do your students want to improve their German for the HSC Exams? Then enrol your class for one of our one day events of intensive communicative activities for Year 12 HSC students and prepare them even better for their oral HSC examination.
 
Goethe goes wild! - German Zoo Days
Sydney (date tba)
The German Zoo Days are especially created for Year 7 and 8 students of German and are a fun way to experience and learn about cute animals using the target language German.
 
Examinations for Students
Anytime
Fit in Deutsch 1 and 2 are German exams for children and young people between 10 and 16 years of age. To take an exam is a great way to document students level of skills and give them confidence to continue with learning the language.

Autobahnspiel
 "Autobahn” is an informative, interactive station game that provides many impressions and facts about the German-speaking countries, their culture and products. It's the perfect motivational game for students who are about to choose a foreign language, for beginners who are already learning German and even for parents. Please contact us if you would like to have "Autobahn" at your school.

Mein Ort in Deutschland - coming soon
15 February-30 April 2016
Worldwide
Is there a place in Germany that is special to you? We're looking for places in Germany that turned into "your" place because of their atmosphere, personal history, etc. Tell us what connects you to this place. Log on to goethe.de/meinort, flag the place and describe in German or English what makes this place so special. Entries submitted before 30.4.16 are entered in a raffle and can win prizes.
 
German School Film Festival 2016
The German School Film Festival is back in 2016 with another exciting topic: 'When I Grow Up…'. What do you want to be when you grow up? What are your hopes and dreams for your future? Tell us your story. Further information, conditions and registration forms will soon be available on our website.

Calendar 2016 "Arbeitswelten" 
The topic for the 2016 calendar is “Arbeitswelten”. Each month will focus on a different subtopic. On the website below you will find the calendar for download and additional teaching material including a teachers manual for each month.

Festival of German Film - Student Screenings
Yes, the Festival of German Films is back and our popular student screenings as well. There will be a new format and there is a new date: November 2016.
Sydney screening - 18 Nov

Start the school year by networking, collaborating and learning! The Goethe-Institut and AISNSW will be running a German workshop on the 7th March at AIS. The focus of the workshop is on using music and ICT to engage students and enhance German language outcomes. 

In this interactive and hands-on workshop, German-born and Barcelona-based musician and educator Carsten Galle introduces how to combine German language learning with the use of music and innovative technology such as iPads, smartphones and Nintendo Wii. During a day of sharing and showcasing strategies to engage, motivate and cater for the range of learners in your German classes, you will have time to explore and share various strategies and various creative approaches.

​Musician and co-founder of the Institute for Advanced Technologies in Music and Arts in Barcelona, Galle has been organizing workshops and events with the Goethe-Institut and with several educational institutions worldwide and truly is an expert in his field.
This is a BYOD workshop.

7 March 2016, 9am-3pm
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Click here to enrol.

An invitation is extended to all teachers of German, with experience of the NSW HSC German exams, to attend a day collaborating with colleagues to produce the Trial exams for Extension, Continuers and Beginners.
 
When: Saturday 27th February , 9 a.m-3 p.m.
Where: SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, College St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, across from Hyde Park and within walking distance of a couple of train stations. Parking available onsite.
 
If you would like to come, can you please email Maureen Collins (mcollins15@hotmail.com)  with your preference for which paper (Cont, Extn, Beg) and which section you’d like to work on. If you can, please keep your eye out for any suitable passages/ideas to bring along or email before the day.
 
For those who can’t come, we’d appreciate any possible questions/ideas/passages emailed to Maureen by Thursday 25th Feb.
 
Further details re. parking, access to venue, what to bring etc., will be emailed to those attending closer to the date.
 
As the papers are produced by volunteers and made available free of charge, all help is gratefully appreciated.
 
Regards,
Maureen Collins
German Trial Exam Coordinator

Are you interested in working as a foreign language assistant at a German secondary school for 9 months?

Language assistants support the English teacher to improve students’ conversation and pronunciation skills, and increase students’ knowledge of Australian everyday life, culture, literature and current issues. Language assistants work for approximately 12 hours per week, plus lesson preparation time.

If awarded the scholarship, you will commence your stay in Germany with an introductory seminar in August/September, and finish on 31 May of the following year. 12 positions are available each year. This is an excellent opportunity to spend an extended period of time in Germany and perhaps even study a semester at a German university.

SCHOLARSHIP
- €800.00 per month, health, accident and public liability insurance
- One-off travel grant of €1000.00
 
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:

• - have completed a tertiary degree (BA or similar)
• - have a very good knowledge of German
• - be under the age of 29, be in good health and independent.

 
Deadline: 15 March 2016
For details and application forms please visit the Goethe-Institut website: www.goethe.de/australia
-> German language -> Teaching German -> Professional development in Germany
 
Contact: jelena.herster@melbourne.goethe.org