German Heritage Language School

FYI: 🗓️
Deutsche Stunde will take place again this Saturday, June 13.

The Millstone Public House, Kings Wharf, has been renamed as Pi, with a new menu. They seem to be specializing a bit more in pizza now, but there are lots of other options. They have assured me that they will still have gluten-free options (although there is never a guarantee in an open kitchen). We will try it this time.

I would like to start asking people to let me know by noon on the day of our Stammtisch if you plan to attend (either via Facebook or WhatsApp) so I can make a reservation. That will make things easier at the restaurant/pub and allow me to decide whether to proceed with the gathering for the month, especially during the summer when people may be otherwise occupied.

Any time when I don’t have at least three or four people who confirm by noon on that day, Deutsche Stunde will be postponed until the following month.

Clarence

🚨End of Year Party on May 31st with this AMAZING group of students !

Dear GHLS students, parents and friends,

It’s hard to believe that our 2025-26 school year has already finished.

We hope you all enjoyed the year and that you were able to learn lots of German and experience German culture with us.

We warmly invite you to celebrate that at our End of Year Party!

🗓️ It will take place on Sunday, May 31, from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Community Hall of Christ Church, 61 Dundas Street in Dartmouth.

☕️This year’s theme is a cake picnic inspired by the German tradition of “Kaffee und Kuchen.” We encourage everyone to bring a cake or another baked treat to share. It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy delicious sweets and great company.

In addition to the picnic, we’ll have fun games and creative activities for everyone to enjoy.

Please RSVP by May 24, by replying to Arne at [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating with you! 😀

GHLS

On April 23rd, we’re holding a ‘Mystery Book Sale’ as a fundraiser for the GHLS library.

Blind date with a book!
We will be selling gently-used books wrapped in brown paper on which we have written some clues about the author and/or the story or topic, if it’s a bestseller or from a bestselling author etc.
There will be mostly adult novels in English and German, but also biographies, some crime, travel guides, and children’s books.

Join the fun and find a new favourite reading!
Please bring cash and help us raise funds for the GHLS library! 📚

Heute beenden die Studierende des DSD1 ihre Prüfungen mit einer mündlichen Präsentation. Wir wünschen euch viel Erfolg! 🍀

GHLS

Ostereiersuche in der Deutschen Schule!

Diese Woche wird es bei uns österlich: In der Deutschen Schule findet eine fröhliche Ostereiersuche statt! Wir freuen uns auf eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit mit viel Spaß, guter Laune und kleinen Überraschungen für die Kinder.
Wir wünschen allen schon jetzt viel Freude beim Suchen und ein frohes Osterfest! 🐣

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Easter Egg Hunt at the German School!

Things are getting festive this week: the German School will be hosting a cheerful Easter egg hunt! We are looking forward to spending a lovely time together filled with fun, good spirits, and little surprises for the children.
We already wish everyone lots of fun searching and a very Happy Easter! 🐣

GHLS

Dear School Community,

Good news. Our search for a new principal has officially closed and we are happy to announce that Corinna Niekamp has accepted the position.

Corinna is very familiar with our school as a parent, former teacher and board member. Her commitment to and experience with our school will make this transition as seamless as possible.

We look forward to working with Corinna as the new principal and are excited about the future of our school.

Also, please note that we always welcome new faces on our committees and on our Board of Directors and hope to hear from you if you are interested in joining us.

Your GHLS Board of Directors

www.germanschool.ca

Open house on Thursday the 26th, 4:30-6:30.

Dear School Community,

Our German Heritage Language School (GHLS) is a volunteer-run organization and relies on member participation to continue functioning and thriving in the years to come. We currently have two vacancies on the Board, as several long-standing members are stepping down this spring after their children have graduated.

We encourage you to show your support for GHLS by attending our information session to learn more about how you can get involved and help ensure the continued success of our organization.

Thank you and we hope to see you there! 😀

Liebe Schulgemeinschaft,
Wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer letzten Veranstaltung vor den Weihnachtsferien einladen: unserem jährlichen Weihnachts-Bake-Sale.

🗓️ Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2025, von 16:45 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
Hydrostone Academy - ehemalige Shambhala School (Küche, zweiter Stock)
Damit diese Veranstaltung ein Erfolg wird, bitten wir Euch herzlich, Eure liebsten Weihnachtskuchen und Plätzchen zu spenden. Wenn möglich, verpackt die einzelnen Leckereien bitte einzeln und legt eine Zutatenliste bei. Außerdem bieten wir Euch frisch gebrühten Kaffee und Tee an!

Unsere Schülerinnen und Schüler haben wunderschöne Weihnachtsbaum-Anhänger gebastelt, die beim Bake Sale zum Kauf angeboten werden. Der empfohlene Preis beträgt 5 $, oder was ihr gerne geben moechtet. Bitte beachtet, dass nur Barzahlung möglich ist. Der Erlös aus dem Verkauf kommt Schulprojekten zugute.

Vielen Dank für Eure Mithilfe und wir freuen uns auf Euch!

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Dear School Community,

We would like to invite you to our last event before the Christmas break, our annual Christmas bake sale.

🗓️ Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Hydrostone Academy – formerly Shambhala School (kitchen, second floor).

For this event to be a success, please consider donating your favourite Christmas cakes and cookies. If possible, please wrap each food item individually and include a list of ingredients. We’ll also be serving free fresh coffee and tea for everyone!

Our students have made beautiful Christmas tree ornaments that will be available for purchase at the bake sale. The suggested price is $5 or whatever you’re able to contribute. Please note, this is a cash-only event. All proceeds from the sale will go toward supporting school projects.

Thank you so much and we’re looking forward to seeing you all!

GHLS 😀

🕯️ GHLS wünschen Euch einen schoenen 1. Advent.

Dear School Community,

As Christmas approaches, we warmly invite all students, families, and friends to our annual Nikolausfeier. Join us for Christmas songs, Advent candle lighting, class performances, and a special visit from Nikolaus!

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 Dundas Street, Dartmouth.

Potluck: Please bring sweet or savoury finger foods to share with everyone.

Christmas Raffle: In support of our school, we will sell tickets for a chance to win one of two baskets with traditional German Christmas specialties. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10 (cash only) and will be for sale starting this Thursday, Nov. 20th until our Nikolausfeier.

Book/Game Exchange: We also welcome gently used German-language books or games for our popular book/game exchange. If you take an item, a small monetary donation to the school is appreciated.

Food Bank Donations: Our gathering place, Christ Church, supports a food bank. If you would like to support the food bank, items in need are as follows: $10 grocery gift cards, canned foods, and personal hygiene items.

We are looking forward to celebrating this special time of year with you all.

GHLS 🎅