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

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

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

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...

Earlier this month, our Grade 4D students marked German Unity Day in a creative and memorable way: by producing their very own...

by Tina Barthel At the start of the new school year, Grade 4D created self-portraits in art class – but not in the usual way. Using...

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...

by Korbinian Hook With great enthusiasm, the children of Class 1D created a poster for the German national volleyball team at the World...

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 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...

From June 19 to 20, the German European School Manila (GESM) hosted its annual Lesenacht (Reading Night), where students from Grades 1D...

by Alexander Inkinen Ruiz and Pascal Birle On June 7, 2025, together with fellow IBDP student Pascal Birle, we co-hosted the second...

by Esther Wittstock From Monday to Wednesday, 13 students from the fourth and fifth grades of the German section, along with three...

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