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The German Immersion Program Parents & Friends (GIPPF) have been very busy with their initiative: researching and working towards the establishment and implementation of a German Language and Culture Program in a new public primary school when it opens in 2021, comprising of a German Immersion Program, German language program for the mainstream students, and German cultural events to be celebrated school-wide.
The GIPPF has consulted with the ACT Education Directorate on how to implement this initiative and have developed a strong business proposal. Furthermore, they have received letters of support from key players in bilingual education and German language in Australia.
In August, they are meeting with the Swiss Ambassador and the Cultural Attaché of the German embassy who have expressed an interest in the initiative. They are visiting the German International School Sydney and Froebel Australia, and will be presenting the initiative at the ACT German Mini-conference.
The decision however ultimately lies with the ACT Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development, Yvette Berry MLA.
As there is no public primary school in the ACT offering a German language program, this is an important initiative for the German-speaking community to support.
Please help by completing the latest survey.
Keen to be kept informed or help establish the program? Email Brigitta at german.primary@spielwelt.org.au