Freude an Deutsch Issue 11.

Freude an Deutsch The Language Newsletter

Volume 3.

Issue No. 11 1

April 2025

Gut zu Wissen …

Important Notices

Upcoming Events: •

“Freude an Deutsch!“ Language Webinars: for more information go to page 9.

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PASCH-Activity “Talk ohne Grenzen “ from 27th April till 2nd May 2025 in Berlin.

Newsbreak: •

Professional Development Sessions for Teachers of German on 14 th and 21st January 2025 around the topic: "Schreibkompetenz aufbauen in Verbindung mit digitaler Kompetenz“: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTniIHnhiHR.

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Option Fair 2025 from 19th till 21st February 2025: https://newsbreak.edu.mt/ and https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTnZXsnhRTk.

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The German Event, "Deutschfest 2025", held on 25th March 2025 at St Gorg Preca College Maria Regina Middle School, Blata l-Bajda: German Event Deutschfest 2025.

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The launch of “Destinazione Deutsch “ and the signing of the PASCH-MoU on 26th March 2025 at St Margaret College Middle School, Cospicua and the preparation for “Talk ohne Grenzen “ on 11th April 2025 at St Nicholas College Gioavanni Curmi Higher Secondary School, Naxxar : PASCH Events 2024-2025.

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ECML Projects: ECML/Mediation and Companion Volume-CEFR.

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Language Assistants at St Joseph School, Blata l-Bajda, St Martin`s School, Msida, St Margaret College Middle School, Cospicua and St Margaret College Secondary School, Verdala.

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School Projects:Frohe Weihnachten-St Paul`s Missionary School, A Trip to Munich, St Theresa College Middle School, Birkirkara and St Nicholas College Middle School, Rabat.

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Language Magazine "DeutschKids" Volume 2 Issue 2 January 2025 Winners of the "Unjumble the Jumble" Competition: Julia Schembri (Year 6) from St Benedict College Primary School, Zurrieq, Hanchang Wang (Year 6) from St Clare College Primary School, St Julians, Mark Davydov (Year 6) from St Clare College Primary School, Gzira and Jean Borg Farrugia (Year 6) from St Nicholas College Primary School, Rabat.

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Winners of the Writing Competition: for more information go to page 8.

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Educational Resources:

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

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Educational Resources:

Vocabulary

Grammar

Educational Websites

Digital Resources

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Educational Resources:

Culture

Germany

German Language

Austria

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Switzerland

Das Lied: Meine Schule Created with Suno https://www.suno.com

https://shorturl.at/mnGNN

Kindly click the link or scan the QR code above to listen to the song.

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Meine Schule Hör dir das Lied an und füll die Lücken aus.

Viel Spaß beim Hören!

[Bridge] Manchmal nervt es __________ schön Hausaufgaben mag ich ___________ Doch am Ende __________ es wahr Meine Schule Jahr für ______

Die Glocke ___________ ich springe auf Ein neuer Tag der __________ seinen Lauf Im Klassenzimmer _____________ laut Doch ich find's cool ich ____________ gut drauf

[Verse 4] Biologie entdeckt ___________ Welt Blicke auf was _____________ am Leben hält Deutsch erzählt ______________ klug Französisch singt vom ______________ Zug

[Verse 2] Mathe Formeln ______ im Kopf Geschichte träumt von ____________ Schrott Kunst bringt Farben in _____________ Licht Während Physik mein ___________ zerbricht [Chorus] Ohh meine Schule hier ___________ ich daheim Chaos und ____________ im gleichen Reim Freunde Lehrer _______________ In dieser Welt ___________ ich mich gut [Verse 3] In der Pause ______ das Spiel Fangen, lachen so viel ______ Der Hausmeister ruft "______ still!"

Doch wir rennen ______ im freien Will

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The winners of Category A are Andreas Attard (Year 7) from Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat and Kim Debono (Year 8) from Our Lady Immaculate School, Hamrun.

Winners Entry Category A The winners of Category B are Luke Piccinino (Year 9) from Savio College, Dingli and Zhao Menghan (Year 10) from St Thomas More College Secondary School, St Lucia.

Winners Entry Category B Well done to all 90 participants from these schools: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Archbishop`s Seminary, Rabat De La Salle College, Birgu Gozo College Middle School, Rabat Our Lady Immaculate School, Hamrun Savio College, Dingli St Augustine College, Marsa St Benedict College Middle School, Kirkop St Clare College Middle & Secondary School, Pembroke St Margaret College Middle School, Cospicua St Nicholas College Middle School, Rabat St Paul`s Missionary College, Rabat St Thomas More College Middle School, Tarxien St Thomas More College Secondary School, St Lucia

Kindly click on the link below to view all entries: Year 7 - Year 10

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Students who would like to attend these webinars must fill out the application form with details about the course using this Google Form link: https://forms.gle/KNGjAxwgdH97HZoz6 The course has a limited number of available places. Kindly book by the 16th of May. The organizers reserve the right to close bookings once all available places are taken.

For more information, do not hesitate to send an email to Ms Erica Kawka Armeni: erica.kawka.armeni@ilearn.edu.mt

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It would be appreciated if feedback is sent from teachers of German about this newsletter, its content and presentation.

The German Newsletter Team: Ms Erica Kawka Armeni (Education Officer, German), Mr Joseph Spiteri and Ms Marvic Mifsud (Teachers of German): germannewslettermalta@gmail.com

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