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Welcome BBQ 2025: A Sunny Start to the School Year
On Saturday, August 30, the GESM community gathered for our annual Welcome BBQ, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was a...


From Village to City: Life in the Industrial Revolution
by John Stephany Our Grade 7 historians stepped into the shoes of villagers in 18th and 19th-century England through a hands-on...


Professional Development on Understanding Behavior
by Dave Santos The English Primary and ANP teams recently had the privilege of engaging in a short but meaningful professional...


Houses of Primary Off to a Great Start!
by Rain Galvez The Houses of Primary are off to an exciting beginning this school year! One of our first big activities was the election...


Einschulung: A Warm Welcome for Grade 1
The first day of school is always a special occasion, and for our new Grade 1 students and their families, it was marked with a special...


Action Research in Practice: Enhancing Student Learning
by Mrs. Viola Buck At GESM, we are proud to support our teachers who are continuing their professional growth through further studies. As...


Let's Talk Business: Grade 5 Students' Business Planning Project
by Lawrence Buck, Marc Landau, Em Macasaet Our Grade 5 English Section students recently showcased their entrepreneurial spirit through...


Settling In, Growing Together
by Nicole Z. Javier We are delighted to share that the new school year has begun with a positive and joyful energy in our German...


Climate Fresk Workshop 2025
by Kohwoon Shim (IB-1) and Wenwen Liu (IB-1) On Saturday, 16 August, students from GESM were invited to the Climate Fresk Workshop held...


“Aloha”: English Primary Wraps Up the School Year with Joy & Community
On June 24, the English Primary section (Grades 1E to 5E) of the German European School Manila (GESM) came together for a vibrant and...


Grade 11 Students Showcase Critical Thinking at TOK Exhibition
On June 24, Grade 11 students at the German European School Manila (GESM) presented their much-anticipated Theory of Knowledge (TOK)...


Grade 10 Students Celebrate Milestone at Moving Up Ceremony
On June 21, the German European School Manila (GESM) proudly celebrated its Grade 10 Moving Up Ceremony, held in the elegant showrooms of...


Fairy Tales with a Twist: Grade 5D & 6D Perform “Mord im Märchenwald” at GESM
On June 24, the German European School Manila (GESM)’s brand-new Berlin Auditorium became the stage for an unforgettable student...


“Masquerade”: GESM Students Take the Stage in Year-End Performance Arts Showcase
On June 24, students from both the German and English Secondary Sections of the German European School Manila (GESM) lit up the stage in...


A Night of Stories and Imagination: Reading Night at the German Primary
From June 19 to 20, the German European School Manila (GESM) hosted its annual Lesenacht (Reading Night), where students from Grades 1D...


Grade 6E Blends Literature and Science in Innovative Book Review Project
On June 20, the students of Grade 6E at the German European School Manila (GESM) showcased their learning through a unique Book Review...


Grade 3’s Fantastic Trip to One Earth One Ocean and Ocean Park Manila
by Rebecca Gillen Our Grade 3 students had a wonderful day out as they visited One Earth One Ocean in Manila Bay and Ocean Park! First...


Celebrating Global Wellness Day in Manila
submitted by Paola Restrepo On Saturday, June 14th, we joyfully celebrated Global Wellness Day in Manila with an inspiring and energetic...


Magical Year-End Celebration for GESM’s Youngest Learners
The German European School Manila's (GESM) youngest learners and their teachers marked the end of the school year with a heartwarming...


A Year of CASing
by Grisela Ruiz Martí Nothing stops our IBDP/IBCP students, not even a jam-packed academic calendar nor the occasional existential crisis...


Hope & Dialogue: Grade 5 students meet Ambassador Bollini
based on text by Viola Buck It was a proud and powerful moment for the Grade 5 students of the German European School Manila (GESM) as...


Heroes’ Welcome for SEA Games Team After 19-Medal Haul
On June 13, 2025, the entire GESM community gathered in the auditorium to warmly welcome home the athletes and coaches who proudly...


GESM Takes 2nd Runner-Up at 16th Southeast Asian Games for German schools
From June 7 to 12, 2025, 20 athletes represented the German European School Manila (GESM) at the 16th Southeast Asian Games for German...


Over 100 contestants join 2nd Annual GESM Chess Tournament
by Alexander Inkinen Ruiz and Pascal Birle On June 7, 2025, together with fellow IBDP student Pascal Birle, we co-hosted the second...