School News & Updates

by Ute Massow The written MSA exams in German, Math, and English went really well – everything was well organized, and the atmosphere was focused. A big thank you to everyone who helped, supported, and pitched in! Friday is all about a well-deserved break. Take a breath, recharge, and be proud. From Monday, classes will continue as usual. In the coming weeks, we’ll cover more interesting topics to guide you toward the oral exams in June. You’re on a strong path. Keep going, t

At just 16 years old, GESM student Mio Motschmann has become the youngest Philippine‑licensed student pilot. A week fews ago, he marked a major milestone in his aviation journey by completing his first solo flight on a Cessna 152. While this was his first solo on a Cessna, Mio is no stranger to flying solo. At age 14, he soloed a Pipistrel Light Sport Aircraft in Texas, USA; at 15, he flew a glider in Oregon, USA, and an ultralight aircraft in Pampanga, Philippines. His impre

Our student-athletes had an action-packed couple of weekends competing in basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Highlights include a MISAA win for our Division 1 Boys Basketball team on February 28, and the Division 1 Boys Volleyball team’s first MISAA victory. Our Girls Volleyball team made their season tournament debut at the BSM Volleyball Tournament, while the U15 mixed volleyball team took the court for the first time on March 7. Gymnasts impressed at the BSM Gymnastic

by Tarana Babayeva Grade 1E has been learning about how public places strengthen communities and provide people with opportunities to connect. Throughout the unit, students discussed different public spaces in our community and how these places help people interact, learn, and work together. They also explored the importance of respecting rules and behaviour expectations when visiting shared spaces. As part of this learning, we went on a field trip to the Mind Museum. The vis

by Kathe Ysabelle F. & Kohwoon S. (Gr. 11) Last Saturday, March 7 GESM participated in the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) led by the Philippine Reclamation Authority and the City of Parañaque, hosting our booth at the Ultimate Power Catch Up ni Juana. During the event, the GESM collaboration group of secondary level, showcased wonderful performances. The first to perform was the Popband group, members of which are Grade 9E students Pablo J., Robin B., Lincoln

This year’s Palarong Pinoy, the annual celebration of Filipino games and culture, brought together students, parents, and teachers from GESM and our Eurocampus neighbor, Lycée Français de Manille (LFM), for a day full of fun and laughter. Students eagerly tried traditional Filipino games, running, hopping, and competing in friendly challenges that had everyone cheering. The festive atmosphere was complemented by the food challenge, where parent volunteers shared a wide select

by Nicole Z. Javier Our Pre-Primary Sea Turtles & Big Foxes (Vorschule) recently went on an exciting field trip to MindSpark Museum, where science truly came to life. The visit connected beautifully with our Unit of Inquiry, where we have been learning about scientists, observation, and how we can explore the world around us through curiosity and discovery. From the moment we arrived, the children were eager to explore the many interactive stations throughout the museum. Each

based on a text by Tina Barthel In art class, Grade 4D will be exploring the creative world of Lego printing over the next few weeks. Students will start by arranging patterns, letters, and images with Lego bricks on panels and then adding color with ink pads. These unique designs can then be printed onto paper, creating one-of-a-kind artworks. This week, the class began by experimenting with the endless possibilities of Lego bricks, discovering how shapes and structures can

by Santosh Kumar Grade 6 students recently explored the imaginative world of collage artist Hannah Höch, discovering how everyday images can be transformed into meaningful stories. Drawing inspiration from Höch’s innovative style, each student created a unique collage using cutouts from old magazines. Their artworks beautifully showcased creativity, storytelling, and a deep understanding of composition. It was wonderful to see how confidently students experimented with color,

by Merry Zoe S. & Mateo A. (Gr. 11) Last Thursday, our film Off-Grid  had its special screening for the younger grades, and it was an unforgettable experience! Though we only showcased about 50% of the completed film, we were happy to share our work with everyone. To add to the fun, we also showed some bloopers that brought some smiles to the audience. Off-Grid  tells the story of four distant friends who stumble upon an online post about a hidden treasure deep in a forest tr

submitted by Coach Ferdie Reyes Students from the German European School Manila (GESM) continued their strong run at the second leg of the Manila International School Athletics Association (MISAA) Chess Tournament, held on March 7, 2026. Following their encouraging results in the first leg earlier in the season, GESM’s young chess players once again demonstrated focus, strategy, and determination at the board. In the Under-8 category (32 players), Mark N. (1E) delivered a sol

by Jeffrey Troyer On Saturday February 28 th , GESM’s Basketball team continued their Manila International School Athletics Association (MISAA) season campaign with another game at the Beacon School. The strong and deep opponent this time was Chinese International School Manila.  Battling through nearly four quarters with  nip and tuck close scoring, the boys held the lead for much of the game before falling behind by a point in the final minute. Not to be deterred, they must

It may sound like lofty language, but it perfectly captures where we stand as a school at the start of 2026. Just a few days ago, the members of our school association voted unanimously to take this bold step forward: to launch our new school model as a Recognized German School Abroad. With the active involvement of our entire community, we’ve achieved a great deal over the past nine months, and now we’re ready to move into implementation. GSA Board Members (left to right) Mr

Written by Grisela Marti on behalf of the Science Teachers at GESM Between 1901 and 2025, the Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine, Chemistry and Physics in Memory of Alfred Nobel were awarded to 635 men, while only 24 women received this prestigious recognition. These numbers illustrate a vast gender gap in laureates, particularly in chemistry and physics, where fewer than ten percent of all winners have been female. Marie Curie became the first women to receive a Nobel Pr

On February 12, GESM celebrated love, music, and community at our Valentine’s Day Concert! Organized by Grade 11 students, the event welcomed parents, teachers, students, and friends for an afternoon of dance and live music performances. Highlights included performances by our Grade 9, 11, and 12 rock bands, the Collaboration Period Performing Arts Group, GCSE Music students, and a special class performance by Grade 5D/6D. Guests also enjoyed food and drinks while soaking up

by John Stephany I recently had the opportunity to present at a yearly Middle School Leadership Conference, hosted by Saigon South International School and sponsored by EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools). The conference brought together middle school educators and leadership from across Southeast Asia and focused on The Power of Connection, creating a valuable space to share ideas, learn from one another, and reflect on how we best support students during these im

On February 4, Grade 1E led our latest PYP Assembly to celebrate the end of Unit 3: How We Express Ourselves. Focusing on the idea that people connect through stories, students presented short stage performances highlighting kindness, sharing, and other important values. Highlights included a lively reenactment of the Filipino folktale “Si Pagong at si Matsing” (The Turtle and the Monkey) and songs that tell stories in English, German, and Tagalog. The assembly was a joyful w

submitted by Florian Simmelbauer On Saturday, February 14, GESM’s Division 2 and Division 3 football teams fell short of winning the championships but competed with determination and performed strongly in the Manila International Schools’ Athletic Association (MISAA) tournament. The Division 3 (U‑11) team reached the finals but were defeated 8‑0 by The Beacon School, earning 2nd place overall and silver medals. The Division 2 (U‑14) squad lost 3‑1 in the semi-finals to Everes

Helau and Alaaf from GESM! Our campus came alive as the elementary students celebrated the German Karneval in a fun and creative way. Karneval, a traditional festival celebrated in many parts of Germany before Lent, is known for colorful costumes, parades, music, and lots of laughter. The children paraded across the school grounds in playful costumes, visited the administrative offices and hallways, and finally gathered in the auditorium for games, treats, and plenty of fun.

Last week, our kindergarteners had a wonderful opportunity to visit the homes of two of their classmates, Luke and Vidhaan. During these home visits, the children explored different spaces where their friends live, play, and spend time with their families. It was a special way for them to see how every home is unique and to learn about different ways families live. by Carmel Andrada: We started our home visit to Luke's by touring the different parts of his house. He showed us

submitted by Kathlene Juliano On February 1, 2026, four talented young gymnasts from GESM brought home an impressive collection of medals from the 4th LTSA Invitational, an accredited artistic gymnastics competition held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. The LTSA Invitational is a respected event in the gymnastics calendar that draws clubs and competitors from across the Philippines and beyond, featuring multiple age categories and apparatus events for artistic

by Maiya Aguila It was Fasching Day, and we all headed to Berlin where the excitement for our Karneval celebration began. We played lively games and sang cheerful songs such as the Blue Red Game, where we jumped to the color being called, and A Ram Sam Sam, Gute Laune, and Maus auf Weltraumreise, following the actions and movements together. During Yoga Freeze Dance, we froze in fun yoga poses like tree, triangle, warrior, dancer, waterfall, and chair, and for Polognäse, we f

by Jeffrey Troyer On Saturday February 7 th , GESM’s Basketball team kicked off their Manila International School Athletics Association season with a game at Held at the Beacon School court, eleven eager players started off in fine fashion by getting an early lead of 16-11 at the end of the first quarter. But a deep and strong SSM squad surged back to take a 7-point lead into the third quarter.  However, the GESM boys would not give up!  They fought back to secure a narrow th

by Nicole Javier Last Friday, our Pre-Primary students proudly celebrated a very special milestone, the 100th day of School! This joyful celebration marked 100 days of learning, friendships, discoveries, and growth since the beginning of the school year. The day began with creativity and excitement as the children proudly wore their 100 Days Hats, which they had prepared with great care and imagination. Each hat was unique, showing how every child celebrated reaching this imp