School News and Updates

Aug 7

German Primary welcomes new students

Jun 18

Die 5D-Schüler in Coronazeiten | The Grade 5D kids in the time of COVID-19

Here's a video featuring the 5th grade pupils of our German section doing what they do during the pandemic.

Jun 18

How Reading Books Helped My Son Enjoy the First Grade (Before and During Pandemic)

GESM mother Jenn Grünewald shares how her son was introduced to reading and writing, and the enthrallment for learning that came with it.

Jun 5

1st Graders Tackle Dinosaurs

After finishing all the planned lessons for the school year, our German section 1st graders decided to do a topic of their choice: Dinosaurs

May 22

Gesunde Ernährung lernen mit Klassenmaskottchen Konstantin

Why are fruits and veggies more healthy than a bar of chocolate? Our first graders find out in this article.

May 8

Mitternacht, die Retterin | Midnight, the Saviour

This is a story about a dog's loyalty, written by 3rd grader Melanie McGarry.

May 8

Die mutige Rose | Brave Rose

This a story about a brave princess, written by Melanie McGarry.

May 8

Eine Überraschung zum Muttertag | A Mothers' Day's Surprise

Some of our students prepared Mothers' Day surprises for the occasion.

Apr 17

Quarantine Stories Over Easter

Our 3rd Graders share Easter stories they penned themselves.

Apr 17

An Easter-Themed Week

Our first graders share their Easter-themed week.

Mar 6

Waves and Werewolves in Zambales

German section 5th grader Alexander Sänger tells about the class' adventures in Zambales.

Mar 6

SPORTTAGE an der DESM | Sports Days at the GESM

Our primary and secondary students competed in the annual Sports Days from March 5 to 6. Here are some photos.

Feb 21

Kinderfasching an der DESM

Our primary kids got a taste of what Fasching is like. With their colorful costumes and cute little get-ups, they paraded through the campus

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Read up on what's been going on at the school! Here you can find updates and news on school events, field trips, interesting class projects, as well as literary works penned by GESM teachers and students.