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Language Courses' Noticeboard

Second Term: Students are reminded that the lessons for the second term of the 2011-2012 Language Courses will recommence after the Christmas and New Year holidays as from Thursday, 5th January.  

Examinations’ Time Table:  This can be seen on the Circle’s Notice Board or on our website.  The examination dates cannot be changed.  Applications for all Goethe Institute Certificate Examinations as well as other useful information and links can be downloaded from our website.  Closing date for applications to all GI Examinations is the 31^st March 2012.

Learn German the Fun & Fast Way:  Short course of 12 lessons (each x 2 hours) recommended for those who want to start communicating in German in simple day-to-day situations when travelling or at work.  Emphasis on spoken German - No emphasis on grammar - No textbooks - No examinations.  Choice of course sessions either in the mornings, starting on Tuesday, 10^th January at 9.30a.m. or, in the evenings starting on Wednesday, 11^th January at 6.00p.m.  Application & full information from the office or click here.

 „Lieben Sie die deutsche Sprache? Kommen Sie zu unserer LESERUNDE.  Wir lesen allerlei, wir sprechen und diskutieren darüber, und lernen !“ Ms Marianne Azzopardi will conduct these conversation sessions which are intended for members with a level in German from B2 upwards.  Students this year attending the B2 course are also welcome.  The sessions will be of 90 minutes each and will be held on the following Wednesdays:January 11, 18, 25, / February 08, 29, / March 14, 21 and 28. Sessions will start at 6.30p.m.  Those wishing to enrol are to book their place by contacting the office immediately either by phone or via email.  A fee of €40 + Membership for 2012 (€12) must be paid.  Places are limited.

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP for 2012 NOW.  For €12 for one whole year! Mail a cheque (payable German-Maltese Circle) or come personally to the office!  You will continue receiving the Newsletter, join our activities,  use the Library services, and much more!  Those who are attending our courses have had their membership renewed already. 

Activities for January

Fassbinder Films to return to the German Maltese Circle 

After the rousing success of the Fassbinder Film Night during the 3rd German Film Festival held recently in November the German-Maltese Circle will be screening films directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945 – 1982) – one of the most critically acclaimed and controversial directors in post-war Germany, during its forthcoming monthly German Film Evenings. All films promise to be thought-provoking entertainment, starring some of the best German actors and actresses of the time. 

Friday, 13^th  January at 6.30p.m.  "Fontane Effi Briest"
Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, b/w, 141 min., 1972-74  

Annual General Meeting & Election of Executive Committee

Members of the German-Maltese Circle are herewith notified that the Annual General Meeting will be convened at the Circle's premises on TUESDAY, 31st January 2012 at 6.30p.m. in accordance with Article 29 of our Articles of Association.  The Meeting will commence half-an-hour later with the members present in the absence of a quorum. 

AGENDA:         
(a)  Reading of minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting;
(b)  Address by the President;
(c)  General Secretary's Annual Administrative Report;
(d)  Treasurer's Statement of Accounts;
(e)  Election of Committee;
(f)   Motions;
(g)  Election of Corporate Members’ representative. 

Nominations - on the prescribed form available from the Circle’s office - of eligible members willing to contest the election for the posts of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member or Corporate Members’ Representative are to reach the Secretary by not later than 6.30p.m. of Tuesday, 24th January. 

Motions for discussion during the AGM, duly signed by the proposer and a seconder are also to reach the Secretary by the above-mentioned date and time.  All motions received will be displayed on the Circle’s Noticeboard.

1962 - 2012: 50 Years German-Maltese Circle
Participate in our survey online and stand a chance to win € 50

During 2012, the German-Maltese Circle will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary since its foundation.  The German-Maltese Circle was founded on the 18th October 1962.  For this occasion, the German-Maltese Circle will launch a special logo marking its Golden Anniversary. 

Members of the German-Maltese Circle are invited to participate in a survey aimed at establishing which of the 5 logo designs submitted is the most popular amongst you.   

To participate click here !

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