Verena Eichhorn
Speak Walking

Speak Walking

Alliance Française, Hike NS and their partners are organizing on Sunday April 6 the 2nd iteration of the “Speak-Walking” at the Emera Oval to walk and talk around the Halifax Commons between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. This event celebrates the United Nations International Day of Sport for Development and Peace through Education and Culture while promoting multilingualism and unity.

Everyone is welcome no matter the mobility level or age, the idea is to walk and to do sport while practising a mother tongue or foreign-language. During the event participants will be invited to switch walking/talking partners every 10 minutes or so if that is something they are comfortable with. This is a fun way to socialize and lightheartedly practice whatever French they may have - or to get your steps in if they speak any other language!

This is a free activity - but please let them know if you'd like to participate by registering. Event program and link to register: https://afhalifax.ca/events/?eventId=786#/  [media release here]

Board of Directors or a Sub-Committee Interest

Dear School Community,

The German Heritage Language School (GHLS) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would be interested in joining the Board of Directors or a Sub-Committee of our school.

The Board takes on leadership responsibilities for the GHLS and we are therefore looking for interested, motivated, team-oriented people with experience and / or knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Legal compliance, Finances, Human Resources, Management;

  2. Operational oversight and strategic planning;

  3. Event planning and marketing / communication skills; and

  4. Community engagement.

Roles and responsibilities of Board members include (but are not limited to the following):

  1. Assistance with planning special events (i.e. Laternenfest etc.);

  2. Develop and review curriculum and policies for the school;

  3. Provide guidance and oversight to school programs and operations;

  4. Oversee effective financial management, assist with IT and marketing needs; and

  5. Attend Board meetings, chair and attend select sub-committee meetings.

In addition to the Board of Directors, there are sub-committees that also require volunteers with expertise in the areas of event planning, financial management, governance, human resources, and curriculum development. Our sub-committees are: Engagement Committee, Governance & HR Committee, Curriculum Committee and Finance Committee.

If you are interested in being considered for a position on the GHLS Board of Directors or a sub-committee, please let Arne (chair@germanschool.ca) or Corinna (corinna.niekamp@germanschool.ca) know by April 15, 2025, and a member of the Board will be in touch with you to discuss.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Arne & Corinna