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Competitions for Students - last updated 26 April 2023

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


These student events are supported by the Victorian Government.

    Competition Details and Entry Forms

    Download competition details and entry forms under each competition. 


    Download a Parent/legal guardian Permission Form

    Download the generic parent/legal guardian permission form for students whose entries are selected for state final judging.


    AGTV Years 4 to 9 Poetry Competition

    30th Anniversary in 2023

    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 for an Open 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 missed the registration deadline, contact the AGTV (poetry@agtv.vic.edu.au), it may be possible to join in.

    Further information about the Poetry Competition.

      AGTV Puppenspielfest 2023

      This competition has a primary and secondary section. It is open to students in Foundation to Year 6 and Secondary Years 7 and 8.

      Entries acceptedanytime until: Sat 29 July

      Essential Phrase: Geschafft!

      AGTV Podcast Competition 2023

      This competition is open to individual or groups of students in Years 5 to 12.

      Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 29th July

      Topic: Kultur und Sprache in DACHL+

      AGTV Kunst und Poesie 2023

      This competition is open to F-6 primary school students

      Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 16th September

      Artist in Focus: August Macke

          AGTV Werbespot 2023

          This competition is open to students in Years 5 to 12.

          Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 16th September

          Topic: Erfindungen aus DACHL+ with the slogan 'Deutsch ist erfinderisch'.

          AGTV Schreibwettbewerb 2023

          This competition is open to primary and secondary students.

          Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 16th September

          Theme: German-speaking person in Australia

              AGTV Song des Jahres 2023

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

              Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 14th October

              AGTV Chor des Jahres 2023

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

              Entries accepted anytime until: Sat 14th October


                  List of Current Competitions


                  Download a Flyer to Display in the Classroom:

                  • tbc for 2024
                  See left hand column for further details and entry forms
                  • AGTV Years 4 to 9 Individual Poetry Competition - various dates
                  Submit entries by TBC
                  • tbc

                  AGTV Competitions Prize Winners

                  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.

                  5. Each eligible student completes a permission form.

                  • AGTV Permissions 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.
                  NB: The Student Entry Form for Kunst und Poesie includes gaining parent/carer permission.

                      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 entry forms for the competition
                      • 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.
                      • Forward relevant entry forms with the entries for state final judging.


                             Any questions, send an email: agtv[a]agtv.vic.edu.au



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