Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
The Dutch School ‘De Schakel’
Republished with permission. Chapter 34 of the book: A Touch of Dutch. For the full pdf of the book click here. Introduction chapters of the book: Touch of Dutch
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
First gathering of all Dutch organisations in Brisbane
As of 16 November 2024, all known Dutch organisations in Brisbane—loosely connected under the Dutchlink Brisbane banner—came together for the first time to strengthen connections and get to know each other better. The event was centered around the making of bitterballen. The Dutch Chamber of Commerce Queensland (DCCQ) and the Read more…
Cultural Events and Activities
Organising Dutch Speech Competitions
We received an email with this Facebook post from the Dutch Community in New Zealand, with the suggestion that this perhaps is also an idea for Dutch organisations in Australia. Dutch Clubs and Dutch Language Schools might be interested in organising something along these lines.
Education Courses
De Wereldschool
The Wereldschool (‘world school’) was founded over 75 years ago and aims to help families that want to maintain their children’s language or education levels. In 1936 Philipp Abraham Kohnstamm founded the Institute for Individual Development (IVIO), and in 1948 the Wereldschool opened its doors. The school offers a Dutch Read more…
Education Courses
Dutch lessons in Perth, Australia
Unlike in the Netherlands, the school year in Australia runs from January to December. LanguageOne offers Dutch language and culture education for Dutch-speaking children, Dutch for beginners and special Dutch Kindy groups for toddlers in the city of Perth. In this last group the focus is on play, singing and Read more…
Cultural Events and Activities
Articles, Poems and Letters to the Editor from Dr. C Wouters
Dr. Wouters did not shy away from controversial issues. He refused to swear allegiance to the Queen during his naturalisation ceremony, instead he was allowed to swear on the Bible, something that since that time has been accepted by the Australian Government. He advocated for equality for migrants within various Read more…
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
Dutch schools and courses
Schools (listed alphabetically) Dutch Courses (listed alphabetically by provider) Books Nederlands als 2e taal
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
Dutch language and schooling in Sydney
Despite the poor level of language retention among the descendants of the Netherlands-born, Dutch remains an important community language in Sydney. In 2002 a new Dutch syllabus was introduced to the New South Wales Higher School Certificate. However, the number of students sitting for Dutch exams at the end of Read more…
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Student exchange collaboration Universities of Utrecht and Sydney
In early November 2022 a delegation of Utrecht University, including the Rector Magnificus Prof Dr Henk Kummeling and Margot van Sluis-Barten, director External Relations, visited the University of Sydney to discuss cooperation and a student exchange programme. It was agreed that there will be a large number of student exchanges Read more…
Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia
NEW – Online classes at Dutch School ‘de Kangoeroe’ in Sydney
In addition to classes at the Hunters Hill, Manly Vale, Surry Hills and Forestville locations, Dutch school ‘de Kangoeroe’ is also providing online classes this year. They use the latest methods that enable them to offer hybrid education. Requirements for online learners:– You live more than 45 minutes’ drive from one Read more…