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

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

by Carmel Andrada What a spook-tacular day we had! The school was filled with laughter, excitement, and plenty of costumes as everyone joined in the Halloween fun.   Students wandered through the halls trick-or-treating around school, collecting sweets and surprises from classrooms and offices along the way.    Everyone then took to the red carpet for our Halloween parade, proudly showing off their amazing costumes — from witches and superheroes to princesses and K-pop charac

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

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

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

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

The German European School Manila's (GESM) youngest learners and their teachers marked the end of the school year with a heartwarming...

based on texts by Nicole Javier As part of our Unit of Inquiry on Rocks, we went on a wonderful field trip to a shell store hidden in a...

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

by Katrina Uytengsu One of the most special and highly anticipated events in the Pre-Primary year is our Schultüte (cone-making)...

by Santosh Kumar The campus of our school buzzed with color, sound, and excitement from May 5 to 9, 2025, during the much-anticipated...

by Carmel Andrada Frohe Ostern! We had a fantastic time celebrating this special day together at the German and English Early Years....

by Asha Celis After lengthy hours of planning from school to our own homes, the Tropical Night Soiree has finally come to an end; a...

Today was a special day as the French School and German School came together to celebrate Filipino culture through the...

by Maiya Bianca Aguila On March 4, we turned Berlin Hall into a festive wonderland for our Fasching celebration — and what a time we had!...

For the third year in a row, the Eurocampus Manila community, led by the German European School Manila (GESM) came together for a great...

The German European School Manila (GESM) and Lycée Français de Manille (LFM) came together this past week to celebrate the 62nd...

GESM celebrates the German tradition of the Adventskranz (Advent Wreath), marking the start of the yuletide season with a festive wreath!...

On November 21, 2024, the German European School Manila finally celebrated St. Martin’s Day after two postponements due to unfavorable...