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German Heritage Language School of Nova Scotia
NEWSLETTER
February 2013
Dear Parents, Friends, Students and Teachers:
The winter term is well under way now, and so far we’ve
been lucky with no school cancellations due to weather.
We’ve had a few changes with teachers this term. We
would like to thank Annika Gnann and Agne Kubiliute who
have taught the youngest children’s class for a few years
and are now moving on to other endeavours. Thank you
both for your creative talents with the children.
Glen Ratten, father of Anni Claire in Children’s 1, is now
teaching this class with the assistance of helpers Florence
Wallace and Undine Guenther.
We also have Florence’s brother Alistair Wallace as a
helper in the Children’s 2 Class, joining Nadine
ElHousseiny and Julia Lerche.
Angelika Storost has taken the helm of the Adult Beginner
1 Class and Mallory Clarke who had been teaching that
class will act as a substitute for the school as required.
The Christmas Basket was won by lucky Juergen Riedel,
who apparently bought only one ticket! Thank you to all
who bought tickets in support of the school.
Upcoming on February 7 is our Fasching celebration also
known as Fastnacht, Karneval or Mardi Gras. In Germany,
Austria and Switzerland there are centuries old traditions
for Fasching involving masks, costumed processions,
parties and special foods to fend off the winter doldrums
and usher in the new season.
In our school the children make masks or hats and also
sometimes wear costumes and parade through the adult
classes. Always a delight to see!
German Heritage Language School of Nova Scotia
NEWSLETTER
February 2013
Important Dates
February 7: Fasching Celebration
March 14: Spring Break NO CLASS
March 21: Last class and closing ceremonies
March 29: Spring Term begins (only 5 weeks)
Zur Fastnachtszeit
Und bringt der Winter auch manche Leiden,
So will er doch nicht traurig scheiden:
Er bringt uns erst noch die Fastnachtszeit
Mit aller ihrer Lustigkeit.
Da gibt es Kurzweil mancherlei,
Musik und Tanz und Mummerei,
Pfannkuchen, Brezel, Kuchen und Weck',
Und Eier und Würste, Schinken und Speck.
Wir Kinder singen von Haus zu Haus
Und bitten uns eine Gabe aus,
Und machen's hinterdrein wie die Alten
Und wollen heuer auch Fastnacht halten.
(August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, 1798-1874)
School Closures due to Weather
German School classes will be cancelled whenever The
Shambhala School is closed due to bad weather.
Call the GHLS number 425-7657 for a recorded message.