School News & Updates

by Jeffrey Troyer Recently, GESM’s Model United Nations Club continued the tradition of appointing acting leadership roles to ensure the continuation of conference selection, in-school simulations and so much more. This also ensures that the outgoing leadership in Grade 12 can focus on their final year of IB. With that, we are proud to announce that Diego B. (Grade 11) and Mohammad S. (Grade 9E) will be assuming the roles of Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General resp

Empowering Learning Through New Lab Equipment by Grisela Ruiz Martí and Sebastian Schaffer The science lab buzzed with excitement as students experienced their first use of a brand-new set of student microscopes in the past weeks. Students eagerly examined slides, discovering the intricate details of plant and human cells up close for the very first time. The latest addition of a teacher’s microscope with camera allows now for more effective demonstrations, ensuring that less

On the early evening of November 20th, the German European School Manila (GESM) celebrated Martinstag, a cherished tradition in German schools that highlights the values of sharing and kindness. The event began with an engaging play performed by students of Grade 4D and 3D, depicting the historical figure Martin of Tours, who is known for his generosity and compassion. Following the play, selected students from Grades 1 to 3 (E & D sections) dazzled the audience with a lanter

The German European School Manila (GESM) left a strong, highly visible mark at Mabuhay Germany 2025. Held at Bonifacio High Street in BGC on November 7-8 under the theme "In High Spirits", Mabuhay Germany is the flagship trade fair of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI). It featured the participation of the German embassy, Bosch, Lufthansa Technik, and other institutions and companies. The occasion revived GESM school spirit and earned warm praise f

by Ute Massow In recent weeks, our students in Grade 5D & 6D read the adventures of the "Kurzhosengang" — four eleven‑year‑old boys from a small Canadian town: Rudolpho, Snickers, Island and Zement. Traveling incognito, they each tell their version in a TV interview of how the gang got its name; every story shows courage, solidarity and real heroics — which version is true remains open. Rudolpho recounts a winter hurricane that destroys the school, the rescue from the buried

by Tarana Babayeva This term in Science, Grade 1E dove into the fascinating world of rocks. Through hands‑on investigations, sorting and classification activities, and guided discussions, they learned about the rock cycle, how rocks change over time, and what these changes reveal about Earth’s history. Parallel to this, our Unit of Inquiry examined landforms: mountains, valleys, volcanoes and plains. Students studied how these features form, how they differ, and why they matt

by Lawrence Buck, Marc Landau and Em Macasaet As part of the culmination of their Unit of Inquiry on Ancient Civilizations, our Grade 5 students embarked on an enriching field trip to the National Museum of Anthropology. This visit offered them a meaningful opportunity to connect their classroom learning with real-world historical evidence. During the trip, students explored galleries showcasing artifacts that date back hundreds, and even thousands, of years. These remarkable

by Rebecca Gillen On 13 November 2025, our Grade 3 students shared their learning at the Unit 2 PYP Assembly, and they did such a great job retelling the story of Magellan’s voyage around the world. We started with a fun German song about exploring, which helped set the mood for the presentation. The children then acted out the moment when Magellan asked the King and Queen of Spain for ships so he could sail west to find the Spice Islands. From there, they took everyone throu

News from the DaF Department by Volker Schlieske On November 5, our 11th- and 12th-grade students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the German B2 beta test at the Goethe-Institut Manila – a first look at the institute’s new exam tasks on B2-level. The test went beyond a simple trial: it let students assess their skills in reading, listening, and writing, gain experience in an official exam setting, and receive detailed feedback. While no official Goethe-Institut di

On November 20, 2025, GESM’s primary schools held their annual Geo Bee Challenge: an inter‑house competition that tests students’ map skills, country knowledge and geographical reasoning. The event brought together house teams made up of pupils from across the primary grades, competing for house pride and important year‑long points. At GESM primary, students are grouped into six houses named after German cities; each house includes members from every grade and students are as

by Kathlene Juliano Last November 15, 2025, our GESM Chess Club proudly participated in the inter-school chess tournament held at Beacon School Makati. We were represented in two divisions: Under 11 (U11) and Under 14 (U14). Among 12 competing schools, our U11 team earned an impressive 2nd Place overall, showcasing great skill and teamwork. Our U14 team also delivered a strong performance, finishing 5th out of 10 teams. All our players demonstrated exceptional talent and dete

by Jeffrey Troyer Sometimes lunchtime is just lunchtime on the Eurocampus. But on Monday November 17th, it was a chance to have a competitive basketball game between the German European School Manila (GESM) and our sister-school Lycee Francais de Manille (LFM). For 30 minutes the two sides gave it their all in the gymnasium. The final score was GESM: 28, LFM: 14; but the win was less important than the chance to have our boys test their mettle against LFM who played their hea

by Kathlene Juliano From October 26 to 30, the annual Batang Pinoy National Youth Games was held in General Santos City, Mindanao. This prestigious competition brings together young athletes ages 14-19 from Local Government Units across the Philippines to compete in various sports at a national level.  Representing GESM, Pablo Juliano (Grade 9) proudly joined the Parañaque delegation in the Jiujitsu category, supported by Prof. Jason Schilbach, GESM’s dedicated Jiujitsu coach

We are delighted to announce that the German European School Manila (GESM) will be participating in Mabuhay Germany 2025: In High Spirits , a flagship trade fair organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) and supported by the German Embassy in Manila, among other partner institutions.   As the Chamber’s premier annual event, Mabuhay Germany  highlights German-Filipino partnerships, innovation, and collaboration across various sectors, includi

The GESM campus turned into a playground of costumes, laughter, and Halloween fun as students from across the school celebrated one of the most anticipated events of the year! From witches and wizards to superheroes and K-pop stars, everyone showed off their creativity and Halloween spirit during the costume catwalk on the playground. After a catwalk in front of the playground, students headed to the field for a series of Halloween-themed games and challenges that brought ple

by Chamoné Swanepoel & Merry Zoe Venice Sy (IB-1) In spooky style, a group of four students in IB-1 planned a very creative and interactive week of spirit and fun! The students planned a week full of different dress-ups to unite all students and to bring so stress-free vibes and have a little fun! The days that were planned for the week were Monday - pajama day, to start off the week comfy. Tuesday - Twin Day, to let classes and fellow friends get together and form stronger f

On October 23 and 24, the German European School Manila (GESM) held its annual Sports Days: two lively days of games, teamwork, and excitement across the campus. The first day saw our Primary students take to the fields and pool, while Secondary students competed the following day in football, swimming, and relay races. Each class represented their own team, giving their all not only in the matches but also in the lead-up to the event, where students had been earning points i

by Carmel Andrada What a spook-tacular day we had! The school was filled with laughter, excitement, and plenty of costumes as everyone joined in the Halloween fun.   Students wandered through the halls trick-or-treating around school, collecting sweets and surprises from classrooms and offices along the way.    Everyone then took to the red carpet for our Halloween parade, proudly showing off their amazing costumes — from witches and superheroes to princesses and K-pop charac

by the S.Y. 2025-26 Grade 12 German B students "What has once been thought cannot be taken back." – “ The Physicists ” (1961), Friedrich Dürrenmatt   As part of our German lessons, we read “The Physicists”  by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. The play deals with the dangers that come with knowledge and scientific research. In class, we learned about the responsibilities of scientists and the moral obligations that accompany them. To conclude our study of “The Physicists” , our class was

by Lala Gamboa At GESM, we believe that great teaching combines creativity, pedagogy, and the smart use of technology. As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation in education, the Library invited Ms. Ksenia Sokolyanskaya of Fobizz to conduct a teacher workshop on the 21 st  of October, 2025 at the Library Extension. What is Fobizz? Fobizz is an online learning and resource platform developed in Germany that offers digital training courses, teaching materials, and AI-base

by Lala Gamboa The Library has been buzzing with activity as we continue enhancing our spaces and resources to help the GESM community discover the joy of reading and learning—especially in German! New Books, New Adventures We are delighted to announce the arrival of many new German titles, carefully selected in consultation with our teachers to match our students’ interests and reading levels. From engaging picture books and fun non-fiction to thought-provoking novels for ol

by Viola Buck Our recently concluded PYP Coffee Morning was a fun and engaging experience for our parent community. Parents had the wonderful opportunity to gain first-hand experience of how we teach and learn in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), as well as how we continue to develop the program in our school. Together, we explored what makes the PYP unique, how inquiry-based learning comes alive in our classrooms, and most importantly, how it supports each child’s growth a

Today marks the last school day of Mr. Christoph-Boris Frank, who has served as Head of School at the German European School Manila...

The GESM Football Club successfully kicked off its partnership with Arayat Athletics Academy this September with a two-week soft launch....