School News & Updates

Houses of Primary Spelling Bee for Grades 1–5 recently took place, bringing together younger students in a friendly yet challenging academic competition designed to strengthen spelling skills, build confidence in language use, and foster a strong sense of community through the school’s house system. Held in an engaging and supportive environment, the competition encouraged students to step outside their regular classroom activities and apply their knowledge of vocabulary, spe

Submitted by: Demi Üngör Students at German European School Manila recently took the initiative to introduce Model United Nations (MUN) to their peers, aiming to raise awareness of the programme and encourage more students to join in the coming school year. Model United Nations is an educational simulation in which students take on the role of delegates representing different countries. In this setting, students engage in discussions on global issues, debate possible solution

On May 19, 2026, Grade 4 students recently spent time with their kindergarten buddies in a special cross-grade tandem activity that brought learning and play together. The activity focused on bringing older and younger students together through shared reading experiences and collaborative tasks. While tandem reading was an important part of the session, the event was also designed to go beyond books encouraging interaction through games and hands-on activities that made learn

The ISM Goodwill Gymnastics Meet 2026 brought together student-athletes from international schools across Manila for a day of skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. Hosted in a friendly yet competitive environment, the event highlighted not only athletic performance but also the spirit of collaboration between schools. Among the participating schools, GESM gymnasts continued their involvement in Manila’s international gymnastics circuit, contributing to a growing tradition of

By Mara Quesada – Grade 11 A few weeks ago, IB students took part in a CSP-CAS field trip to Panguil River Eco Park. CSP is a mandatory, interdisciplinary 10-hour team project in the IB programme that requires students from different sciences (such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and ESS) to work together to solve a real-world issue using scientific methods. It is connected to CAS (Creativity, Activity, and Service), which the class went on a hike as well as planting trees. T

By Santosh Kumar The much-awaited Art & Music Festival 2026 was successfully held at GESM from 4th to 8th May 2026, bringing together a vibrant showcase of creativity, talent, and learning. The entire school community participated enthusiastically, making it a memorable week filled with artistic expression and musical joy. Throughout the festival, the school lobby was transformed into an inspiring gallery, displaying artworks created by students across all grade levels. This

The MISAA Volleyball Division 1 tournament took place on 9 May 2026, bringing together strong school teams from across the league for a full day of competitive volleyball. The German European School Manila Boys Team entered the competition ready to test themselves against high-level opposition. From the early matches, the team showed good energy and a clear sense of cohesion on court. While there were challenging moments throughout the day, the players stayed engaged, communi

Our U11 team took part in a football tournament on Saturday May 9 at British School Manila, joining several schools for a day of matches. The tournament gave the players the chance to compete against different teams, put their training into practice, and gain more experience in a competitive setting. The team started the day well, recording a 4–0 win in their opening game. They played with confidence from the start, showing good teamwork and communication across the pitch. Th