School News & Updates

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.

Model UN Club Appoints Acting Club Leadership

by Jeffrey Troyer Recently, GESM’s Model United Nations Club continued the tradition of appointing acting leadership roles to ensure the continuation of conference selection, in-school simulations and so much more. This also ensures that the outgoing leadership in Grade 12 can focus on their final year of IB. With that, we are proud to announce that Diego B. (Grade 11) and Mohammad S. (Grade 9E) will be assuming the roles of Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General resp

Entering the Microcosm

Empowering Learning Through New Lab Equipment by Grisela Ruiz Martí and Sebastian Schaffer The science lab buzzed with excitement as students experienced their first use of a brand-new set of student microscopes in the past weeks. Students eagerly examined slides, discovering the intricate details of plant and human cells up close for the very first time. The latest addition of a teacher’s microscope with camera allows now for more effective demonstrations, ensuring that less

GESM “In High Spirits” at MabuhayGermany 2025

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

Cross‑Grade Reading Adventure: The Kurzhosengang in Grade 5D&6D

by Ute Massow In recent weeks, our students in Grade 5D & 6D read the adventures of the "Kurzhosengang" — four eleven‑year‑old boys from a small Canadian town: Rudolpho, Snickers, Island and Zement. Traveling incognito, they each tell their version in a TV interview of how the gang got its name; every story shows courage, solidarity and real heroics — which version is true remains open. Rudolpho recounts a winter hurricane that destroys the school, the rescue from the buried

Two Strong Days for GESM Chess: U11 Silver, U14 Top 5

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

U‑15 Friendly Match: GESM vs. LFM

by Jeffrey Troyer Sometimes lunchtime is just lunchtime on the Eurocampus. But on Monday November 17th, it was a chance to have a competitive basketball game between the German European School Manila (GESM) and our sister-school Lycee Francais de Manille (LFM). For 30 minutes the two sides gave it their all in the gymnasium. The final score was GESM: 28, LFM: 14; but the win was less important than the chance to have our boys test their mettle against LFM who played their hea

GESM @ Mabuhay Germany 2025

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

Haunted Halls & School Spirit: A Week of Fun and Friendship!

by Chamoné Swanepoel & Merry Zoe Venice Sy (IB-1) In spooky style, a group of four students in IB-1 planned a very creative and interactive week of spirit and fun! The students planned a week full of different dress-ups to unite all students and to bring so stress-free vibes and have a little fun! The days that were planned for the week were Monday - pajama day, to start off the week comfy. Tuesday - Twin Day, to let classes and fellow friends get together and form stronger f

Two Days of Team Spirit, Energy, & Fun at GESM Sports Days

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

LibX Fobizz Workshop for Teachers

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

Changes in Our School Library: A Fresh Look at Our German Collection

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