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Curiosity, Coffee and Conversation in the 2025 PYP Coffee Morning
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


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


Halloween Spirit: GESM & LFM Students Create Decor Together
In the spirit of creativity and cooperation, Primary students from the German European School Manila (GESM) and our Eurocampus partner,...


GESM Grade 11 Hosts the Eurocampus Science Fair
The Eurocampus Science Fair brought students together across grade levels for a day of experiments, learning, and fun -- all organized...


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


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


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


Houses of Primary Cheering Competition 2025
Primary students took part in this year’s House Cheering Competition last week on September 18. Each House prepared and presented their...


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...


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...


“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 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...


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...


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...


Great success with the German swimming badges!
by Katharina Eylens Over the past few months, our primary school students have been practicing hard, swimming, and diving – with great...


German Connected – GESM at the German Teachers’ Conference 2025
by Volker Schlieske The 2025 German Teachers’ Conference (DLT) in the Philippines took place on May 23–24—a key event for everyone...


How Living Things Change - PYP Assembly by Grade 2
based on text by Rain Belarmino On May 23, 2025, students gathered for an engaging assembly focused on how living things grow and change...


Musical Highlights from the 2025 Arts, Music, and Drama Festival
by Sunshine Ferrandon The annual Arts, Music, and Drama Festival Week was nothing short of a resounding success! The campus came alive...


A Celebration of Art: Exhibition and Creative Workshops 2025
by Santosh Kumar The campus of our school buzzed with color, sound, and excitement from May 5 to 9, 2025, during the much-anticipated...
