Every year, schools that teach German participate in a fun-filled game called Tipp Kick. This year, Patrick Estate took three teams. Each team has two players who operate the kicker and the goalie. A tiny black and white ball becomes the feature of the game and the aim is to score the most goals.
It is mostly a friendly game, however, you can hear excited calls of “Tor” (goal) as the children score. In between times, there is silence as the children concentrate on enjoying the play of the game.
Every team receives a prize of some sort and all in all, the children greatly enjoy the day.
Valuing different cultures is a very important skill to have in this multi-cultural society. Learning German and participating in German activities helps build tolerance, acceptance and respect for different cultures.