The committee has been discussing “who is Spielwelt and what makes it so special?”
These are some of our answers:
- German language
- We are welcoming
- Teachers spending time with children rather than admin during the day
- Teachers having the time to show care and love to each child and family
- We look at the family as a whole
- We consider each family part of our wider Spielwelt family
- Families can progress from playgroup to GAP to Schlaumaeuse and Pfadfinder
- We host great German cultural events each year
- We enjoy small numbers, so families have a personal experience
- A great sense of community (including at our events and working bees)
- Great teacher:student ratio at GAP and Pfadfinder
- Teacher retention is high: most of our teachers have been with us for quite a few years
- Experienced staff
- Committee involvement is high quality
- We go on really cool excursions (at GAP and Pfadfinder)
- Parents make friends too (as well as children making friends)
- Our mental health program is strong
- We are keen to be green in our operations and events