School News & Updates

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 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

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

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

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 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...

In the spirit of creativity and cooperation, Primary students from the German European School Manila (GESM) and our Eurocampus partner,...

The Eurocampus Science Fair brought students together across grade levels for a day of experiments, learning, and fun -- all organized...

The Grade 4E classes of GESM opened the school year with an engaging and meaningful Primary Years Programme (PYP) assembly centered on...

by Rebecca Gillen On Friday 19th September, Grades 3E and 3D had a wonderful opportunity to deepen their understanding of world religions...

On September 25, Primary students from both the German and English sections gathered for an anti-bullying assembly led by GESM’s guidance...

Primary students took part in this year’s House Cheering Competition last week on September 18. Each House prepared and presented their...

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...

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

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...

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...