Das Zentrum Celebrates!
Geburtstagsfest – Birthday PartyYou are invited to celebrate, reminisce, see old friends and enjoy entertainment, food and drinks at Das Zentrum’s Geburtstagsfest. Were you at the official launch 10 years ago? If so, it would be great to see you at this special event. The celebration starts from 1pm on Saturday 20 October. Don’t miss special guest speakers and our famous Kaffee und Kuchen. Following on from our celebrations is the final round of the Vorlesewettbewerb (Reading Competition) from 2.45pm – stay on to hear performances of texts and announcement of winners.
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Calendar of Events, October-December 2007
Mondays 6-8pmGerman language classes at intermediate level – continuing on Monday evenings. For more information please contact Susanne on 6262 8767 or susanne.gross (at) anu.edu.au.
Tuesdays 6-8pm German conversation classes at advanced level. For more details please contact Patricia on 6295 3565.
Wednesdays 6-8pmGerman language classes for beginners 2 (continuing) are on Wednesdays. Please contact Susanne for details on 6262 8767.
Every Thursday
7.30pm until late German conversation group continues weekly at Das Zentrum. Cost for this popular group is $30 per six months –contact Paul for more details on 6281 0486.
Fri 12 to Sun 14 OctoberOktoberfest organised by the Harmonie German Club is on again at Thoroughbred Park in Lyneham.
Saturday 20 October
1 – 4pmGeburtstagsfest – 10 year party
Join us at the Griffin Centre to celebrate 10 years. And don’t miss our Vorlesewettbewerb (Reading Competition) from 2.45pm.
Wed 31 October
8pmAnnual General Meeting at the Griffin Centre – it’s that time of year already. Send in your nominations or get nominated yourself! Contact Paul for more information on 6281 0486.
Wed 5 December
7pmJoin us for our Christmas dinner – cost and venue to be advised.
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Vorlesewettbewerb/Reading Competition 2007
Das Zentrum was established in 1997 after the closure of the Goethe Institute in Canberra. It offers a broad range of print media, videos, DVDs as well as a representative selection of German literature and is supported by the Goethe Institut Sydney, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the ACT Office of Multicultural Affairs. Das Zentrum is also a member of the Canberra German Speakers’ Network.
Theme: A German reading competition celebrating Das Zentrum’s 10th birthday.
Sections: There are three categories:
1. School students 15-18 years
2. Over 18 years
3. Native German speakers
Round 1: Read “Glückwünsche zum 10. Geburtstag” (see text over) and record it on audio tape or CD. The three best entries of each section will be invited to the second round.
Round 2: Read an unseen text to a panel of judges (with some preparation time). This will be at Das Zentrum’s 10th birthday celebration at our Griffin Centre premises on Saturday 20 October from 2.45pm. (Party celebrations starting at 1pm). Prize winners will be announced at the end of the readings. All are welcome to attend this public round.
Prizes: 1st prize $130 (each category), other prizes for 2nd and 3rd places.
Conditions of Entry
(please read carefully)
- Read “Glückwünsche zum 10. Geburtstag” on CD or audio tape in German.
- Post or deliver your recording and your entry form to:
Das Zentrum
Griffin Centre
Level 1, Room 1-03
Genge Street
Canberra ACT 2601
Additional forms are available from Das Zentrum or your German teacher.
Please contact Patrizia (bezi at bigpond.net.au) to receive an entry form by email.
- No native speaker is permitted to enter the non-native speakers’ categories (sections 1-2).
- Entries must be received by Tuesday 2 October 2007.
- There is no entry fee.
- There is a limit of one entry per person.
- Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form.
- Das Zentrum will choose the best three entries of each category (the decision is final) and will notify the winners of the first round by Friday 12 October 2007.
- Entries will not be returned.
Glückwünsche zum 10. Geburtstag
Eins, zwei, drei, vier, fünf, sechs, sieben,
wo ist nur die Zeit geblieben?
Gestern ein Kind – heute schon zehn,
wer nicht Schritt hält, hat das Nachsehn.
Wir, die Älteren, stehn voll Staunen,
vielleicht hörst du unser Raunen:
zehn? Nein, das kann nicht sein!
Gestern war’s Zentrum noch so klein!
Dies Reden von vergangner Zeit
bringt dich in Verlegenheit?
Dann lass uns schnell das Thema wechseln
und nicht länger Worte drechseln
Denn gegen Altern oder Wachsen
helfen keine Prophylaxen.
Und das ist auch richtig so,
denn Stagnieren macht nicht froh.
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im neuen Gewand
Das Zentrum, being the first organisation, has opened its doors for business on the first floor of the brandnew Griffin centre, which is located opposite the old Griffin building in Genge Street, Civic. The quick move has been made possible through the tireless efforts of volunteers around President Paul Gamp.
Next time you are in Civic pop in for a coffee or a chat and admire the new professional outfit of the Institute.
Unfortunately, the generous opening times are currently in jeopardy, since not sufficient numbers of volunteers are available to man the front desk for the next half year or so. If you can help, please contact urgently Paul Gamp (pgamp@orac.net.au). We are looking for volunteers who would be in a position to spend about 2-3 hours each week in the Institute on a regular basis over the next 6-9 month. Ideally a pair of volunteers may be found, who could take on a particular opening time. This would allow for more flexibility, in case one of them is not available. HT
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Introducing the Australian-German Institute Das Zentrum
Willkommen!Das Zentrum in Canberra freut sich, den Deutschinteressierten in Canberra und der Welt diesen neuen Treffpunkt anzubieten. Hier werden Informationen zu Aktivitaeten des Instituts im ACT zu finden sein. Desweiteren ermoeglicht er den Erfahrungs- und Meinungsaustausch.
Welcome!Das Zentrum, the Australian-German Institute in Canberra, presents this new site to offer people in Canberra and the world, who are interested in German, a new meeting place. They will find here information on current activities of Das Zentrum in the ACT. Furthermore, the site allows for the exchange of ideas and opinions.
Australian-German Institute Inc.Das Zentrum is the Canberra meeting place for those interested in the culture and language of the German-speaking regions of Europe. Our members enjoy:
- Free library access
- Contact with like-minded people;
- Regular bilingual newsletters;
- Invitations to special events such as excursions, lectures, informal get-togethers, immersion weekends; and
- Information on the German-speaking community in Canberra.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?Kommen Sie mit anderen Deutschsprachigen und Sprachstudenten zusammen. Tauschen Sie sich ueber Ihre Erfahrungen aus. Holen Sie sich Tipps fuer Ihre Reisen nach Europa, und stoebern Sie in unseren Zeitschriften. Lesen Sie die aktuellen Deutschsprachigen Zeitungen und Zeitschriften wie
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung,
Stern und
Spiegel.
Do you speak German?Get in touch with other German speakers and language students, share experiences, plan your trip with expert advice, read current newspapers and magazines including
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Stern and
Spiegel.Wollen Sie Deutsch lernen?Das Zentrum bietet Sprachklassen auf verschiedenen Niveaus und woechentliche Konversationsklassen an. Auch Veranstaltungen wie under Immersion Weekend helfen dabei, die deutsche Sprache zu entdecken und zu pflegen. Wir beraten Sie, damit Sie den richtigen Kursus fuer Ihr Sprachniveau finden. Erleben Sie, wie viel Spass es macht, in einer Gruppe zu lernen.
Would you like to learn German?Das Zentrum offers language classes at different levels, a weekly conversation group, and such events as our immersion weekend. We can help you find the right course for your level. Have fun learning in a group.
Lesehungrig?Suchen Sie nach deutschen Buechern, Romanen (viele auch in englischer Uebersetzung), Sekundaerliteratur, Kinderbuechern oder Lehrmaterialien? Waehlen Sie aus unserem breiten Angebot an Zeitungen, Musik und Studienmaterialien das richtige fuer sich aus. Unser Video- und DVD-Angebot wird immer wieder durch Neuerscheinungen ergaenzt und lockt mit Kassenschlagern wie
Goodbye Lenin! und
Das Wunder von Bern.
Looking for reading material?Are you looking for German books including reference books, literary texts (in both German and English), children's books and teaching materials? Choose from our large range of resources such as newspapers, music, study materials, videos and DVDs including new releases and German blockbusters such as
Goodbye Lenin! and
Das Wunder von Bern. About 40% of our material is in English.
Machen Sie mit!Wo sonst koennen Sie Federweisser, Zwiebelkuchen, Gratis-Lesungen und Konzerte, Filmvorfuehrungen, Baella, festliche Abendessen und vieles mehr geniessen?
Would you like to join in?Where else can you sample Federweisser and Zwiebelkuchen, free lectures, film screenings, balls, dinners and much more?
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