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Competitions for Students - Last updated 25 February 2026

Students learning German in AGTV member schools may enter AGTV Competitions.


The AGTV is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance of child abuse and racism.

    Registration of School Participation in 2026

    Teachers register their participation separately for these three competitions:
    • Du bist dran! Competition - Link to details, registration and entry form
    • Individual DaF and Open Poetry Competition - see top toolbar
    • Open Group Performance Competition - see top toolbar

    See separate event listed on the Homepage under Upcoming Events or under the Events & Registration page in the link in the toolbar.


    Information about the Poetry Competition is under the top toolbar AGTV Networks & Poetry Competition.


    Download a Parent/Carer Permission Form for all State Finalists

    Download the generic parent/legal guardian permission form only for students whose entries are selected for state final judging. This is NOT an entry form.


    OTHER COMPETITIONS DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS

      There is only one registration of participation page for other competitions

        Register your school or class participation for one or more of the competitions using this link below:

            Competition Details and Entry Forms

            Download competition details and entry forms under each competition below. including downloading a parent/carer permission form.


            AGTV Years 4 to 9 Poetry Competition

            This competition is open to students from Years 4 to 9. The AGTV organises Regional and State Finals for Individual DaF and Open competitions. and a State Final Judging for an Open Group Performance competition.


            Teachers first register the school's participation in the competition with the Committee and the details are passed on to the Network Leaders. If you miss the registration deadline, contact the AGTV (agtv@agtv.vic.edu.au), it may be possible to join in.


            Further information about the Poetry Competition.


              AGTV Du bist dran! Design a Board Game

              Entries accepted anytime until: Tuesday 31 March

              AGTV Kunst und Poesie 2026

              This competition is open to Foundation to Year 6 primary school students learning German.

              Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 12 September

              Theme: Jahreszeiten

              AGTV Puppenspielfest 2026

              This competition has two section.: Primary Years 3 to 6 and Secondary Years 7 and 8.

              Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 12 September

              Essential Phrase: Ich war's nicht!

                    AGTV Werbespot 2026

                    This competition is open to secondary students in Years 7 to 10.

                    Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 12 September

                    Campaign slogan: Ausschalten tut gut!

                          AGTV Song des Jahres 2026

                          This competition is open to individuals or groups from primary and secondary schools.

                          Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 12 September

                          AGTV Chor des Jahres 2026

                          This competition is open to choirs from primary and secondary schools.

                          Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 12 September



                              List of Current Competitions for 2026


                              Download a Flyer to display/promote German in the classroom 

                              Some students may wish to enter even if others don't.

                              Please see left hand column for further details and entry forms.


                              Submit Entries by Tue 31 March for this Term 1 Competition:

                              • Du bist dran! - Design a Board Game
                              Submit 2026 Entries by Saturday 12 September for:
                              • Open Group Performance of the Poetry Competition
                              • Kunst und Poesie
                              • Puppenspielfest
                              • Werbespot
                              • Song des Jahres
                              • Chor des Jahres

                              AGTV Competitions Prize Winners

                              • Competiton Prize Winners 2025

                              View Winning Entries from Past Competitions

                                        


                              How to enter an AGTV Competition


                              1. The school must have a current AGTV school membership.

                              2. Teachers register the school's participation online.

                              3. Teachers facilitate the production of entries from students.

                              • Download the competition details for each competition.
                              • Note the closing date for receipt of entries.

                              4. Teachers select entries to forward for judging.

                              • See details of each competition to find out how entries can be forwarded.
                              • It is a local decision on how entries are selected.
                              • Download student entry form for student/s to complete.

                              5. Teachers ensure a parent/carer permission form is completed for entrants.

                              • AGTV Permission Form - to retain at school
                              • Teachers partly complete the form to email or print for students who have been selected for state final judging.
                              • Students return the form to their teacher.
                              • Teachers retain the returned permission form at the school.

                                  6. Teachers follow instructions for preparing entries to submit.

                                  • The instructions may vary for each competition e.g. save documents or images with the student or group name.

                                  7. Teachers complete and forward school entry form for the competition.

                                  • Download school entry form for the competition
                                  • Type information into the spaces provided
                                  • Complete using the correct spelling of student names for certificates

                                  8. Teachers forward entries to the Committee for judging.

                                  • Note the instructions for submission of entries for each competition incl. the dedicated email for each competition.
                                  • Forward relevant entry forms with the entries for state final judging.


                                   Any questions, send an email: agtv@agtv.vic.edu.au



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